Service Manager - Adult Critical Care MFT | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	27 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	26 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Manchester, M23 9LT
Cwmni:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7675569/349-CSS-7675569-RL4

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The Critical Care Directorate has an exciting opportunity for a motivated operational manager to join the management team as the Band 8A Service Manager role. This opportunity will cover all MFT Adult Critical Care Units across Oxford Road Campus, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital overseeing admin managers based on each of these site.

The post holder work closely with the GeneralManager to support the efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver improved performance. Promote quality improvement and lead on specific projects, programmes and business developments. Support the Directorate Manager, Matrons and Clinical Directors for the Directorate to meet the Divisional and Trust strategic and operational objectives, in partnership with other clinical and academic colleagues.

The post holder will deputise for the General Manager as required.





The Service Manager will support the Directorate Manager and Clinical Lead with operational management of all services within the Directorate. This involves supporting the delivery of all operational performance targets, including access targets, delivery of financial balance, trading gap plans, and the quality of services to patients and improving services towards best practice standards within available income.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026

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