Service Manager - Digital Clinical Division
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, EC1V 2PDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Clinical Services Division for a Service Manager to support the delivery and ongoing development...
The post holder will support the delivery and performance of Digital Clinical Services programmes, including Sparc and other digital transformation initiatives. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of designated services, ensuring high-quality service delivery and achievement of key performance indicators.
The role will involve monitoring and reporting service activity, performance, demand and capacity, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing actions to support service objectives. The post holder will lead and support service improvement and digital transformation initiatives to improve referral management, operational efficiency and patient experience.
Working closely with clinicians, administrative teams, commissioners, providers and other stakeholders, the post holder will support collaborative service delivery and the implementation of new services and contracts. They will also support governance processes, including the management of risks, incidents, complaints and quality improvement actions.
The post holder will provide leadership and support to administrative staff, including recruitment, staff development and performance management, and will support budget monitoring and resource planning. They will undertake projects and responsibilities as required to support the performance, sustainability and strategic development of Digital Clinical Services.
To be responsible for monitoring and analysing relevant service data, including activity, demand, capacity, KPIs and performance reports, ensuring data is validated and appropriate action is taken to resolve issues, with performance concerns escalated to the Lead Provider Development Manager where required.
To support the delivery of contractual, operational and quality targets across Sparc and Digital Clinical Services, ensuring KPI breaches are avoided wherever possible and escalated appropriately when necessary.
To lead on the monitoring and improvement of referral quality, working in partnership with clinicians, administration teams, commissioners, community providers and system partners.
To work with patients, administrative staff, clinicians and external stakeholders to achieve sustained improvements in:
- Patient access and waiting times
- Referral management and pathway efficiency
- Patient experience and satisfaction
- Service performance and operational effectiveness
- Data quality and reporting
To take a lead role in facilitating service improvement, pathway redesign and digital transformation initiatives across Digital Clinical Services.
To support the mobilisation and implementation of new services, contracts and business development opportunities, contributing to the sustainability and growth of Sparc and other Digital Clinical Services programmes.
To ensure that administrative functions are delivered to a high standard and that Trust policies, governance requirements and standard operating procedures are adhered to.
To support the investigation of complaints, incidents and service issues, ensuring lessons learned are identified and improvement actions implemented.
To manage and monitor delegated budgets and resources, supporting the achievement of financial and operational objectives.
To provide line management, leadership and support to delegated administrative staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisal, training and performance management.
To complete ad-hoc tasks and projects at the request of the Lead Provider Development Manager to support the delivery, development and expansion of Digital Clinical Services.
To deputise for the Lead Provider Development Manager where appropriate.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Education & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and management experience
- Previous operational management experience within the acute sector or similarly complex organisation.
- Knowledge and experience of service improvement tools and techniques
- Understanding of HR processes
Desirable: - Knowledge of Ophthalmology targets and pathways
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of meeting significant national targets
- Experience of implementing digital solutions
- Experience of staff management, including setting objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
Desirable
- Proven track record of success in managing digital change.
- Budget management experience, including reducing costs, monitoring and determining corrective action
- Evidence of report writing and presenting skills.
Skills
Essential
- Full range of IT skills including MS Excel and Powerpoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of staff levels and professions
- Ability to prioritise effectively in the face of competing demands, and work under pressure to strict deadlines
- Strong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage individuals and team
- Problem solving skills: able to respond to unexpected issues, provide a first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support.
Desirable: - Ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics e.g. activity trends, financial data
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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