Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • London E9 6SR
About this role
The Assistant Service Manager (Band 6) will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery and ongoing improvement of Cancer Services. Reporting to the Band 7 Service Manager, the post-holder will oversee the Cancer Referrals Office, ensuring timely and accurate processing of referrals and supporting the team to deliver a high‑quality, patient‑centred service.
They will act as a key liaison with GP practices and other external partners, promoting strong communication and resolving issues that impact patient flow or data quality. The post-holder will support the management and tracking of patients on cancer pathways, ensuring timely escalation where required to maintain compliance with national cancer waiting time standards.
The role will also contribute to national cancer audits, including COSD, and will deputise for the service manager as required, including representing the service at PTL meetings and supporting operational decision‑making. This position requires a proactive, solutions‑focused individual with excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026
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