Band 7 Service Manager - Orthopaedics | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7724871/391-RFL-7724871 |
Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our Royal Free Hampstead based Orthopaedics team in the position of Service Manager, and is offered on a permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week, with working patterns to be agreed upon appointment.
This post will be primarily based at our Royal Free Hospital providing leadership support to the Orthopaedic Administration functions, but may be required to provide support to our Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital sites on occasion.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to progress, or start, a career in Operations Management within a surgical setting, and the postholder will join a large Orthopaedic Department in London, with access to developmental opportunities, and working alongside a passionate multi-disciplinary team.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early with high interest and advise submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
The postholder will support the General Manager & Assistant General Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the service. This role will be primarily based at one site but the postholder will be expected where required to travel and have clear visibility across all health unit sites within their remit.
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 development plans to align national direction/strategies and local priorities.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. 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
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026