Band 7 Service Manager - Infection | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oncology, Rare Diseases and Liver and Digestive Health operational management team within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day management and operational delivery of a range of clinical services including Infectious Diseases, HIV, Chronic Fatigue, OPAT, NLVAS, Microbiology & Virology.

This role will play a key part in supporting high-quality patient care, service development, performance management, and the effective use of resources across the respective specialties.

This role will involve close collaboration with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred services, while supporting delivery of divisional and Trust objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

To manage administrative and support teams within the service / directorate.
Deliver appraisal and mandatory training requirements for all staff within these teams.
Implement the directorate performance management systems ensuring that Trust and monitor standards are understood and adhered to and that performance reports are produced to enable service performance compliance.
Support the governance arrangements within the service/ directorate including audit, complaints, incidents, risk and health and safety.
To be responsible to the assistant general manager for financial performance relating to delegated budgets and operational performance of the service / directorate.
Deputise for the assistant general manager and represent the divisions in in meetings as required.
Support the assistant general manager in developing service

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. The Royal Free London NHS FT believes in developing talent so the successful individual will be supported with any relevant training and mentorship necessary for success in the role. We are seeking an astute, talented leader so if this sounds like you and you are looking for a position where you are valued, developed and constructively challenged every day, then don’t miss out on this opportunity.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Full details of the job and responsibilities of this role are in the job description and person specification attached.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026