Assistant Service Manager

Monitor and support the delivery of business and workforce plans within the specialty. Ensure effective systems, structures and processes are in place to manage clinical quality, risk, assurance and public involvement activities. Take operational and line management responsibility for designated services and functions within the specialty. Support delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs), access standards, contractual requirements, CQUIN targets and CQC compliance. Provide regular updates and advice to the specialty management team on operational performance and service issues. Develop and support team leaders to ensure high-performing teams deliver safe, effective and patient-centred services. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and service development. Lead and support the implementation of service improvement and transformational change programmes. Create and communicate a clear vision for service development and future organisational goals. Promote a culture of quality, productivity and accountability across the specialty. Use performance, quality and operational data to monitor, demonstrate and improve service performance and patient outcomes. Ensure accurate, timely and relevant information is available to support decision-making and performance management.