Deputy Service Manager

Company: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
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Location: Truro
Job Description:

Deputy Service Manager

Reporting to the Service Manager and working closely with clinical colleagues, the Deputy Service Manager will deliver integrated clinical, operational and financial performance for a specified specialty. The role ensures national and local access targets are achieved and delivers people, performance and financial objectives in line with the specialty’s business plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to the specialty and contribute to developing strategic direction.
  • Be accountable for the operational management of the specialty.
  • Support the Service Manager and Group Manager with the financial performance of the group, overseeing specialty financials.
  • Ensure specialty-level commitment to develop plans for 7/7 working.
  • Support reporting on specialty performance to Group Board meetings.
  • Represent the specialty locally, developing partnerships, sharing best practice and integrating knowledge within the Trust.
  • Set an example for other staff through personal behaviours.

Leadership Focus Areas

  • Service leadership.
  • People and personal leadership.
  • Quality leadership.
  • Collaborative leadership.

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Posted: April 23rd, 2026