Service Manager Oncology | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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The Oncology Service Manager is a key member of the Business Unit and is responsible for supporting the senior management team over the range of their responsibilities as follows:

Line Management and Budget holder for the administrative function across the Business Unit

Co-ordinating the delivery of key performance management targets 

Lead on specific areas of service development and transformation, supporting the General Manager (and wider team), ensuring proposals and solutions concerning key national and local initiatives are taken forward.

This position is offered as a secondment. Accordingly, you are required to consult with your manager and obtain approvalpriorto submitting your application. 

Work closely with the Deputy General Manager and General Manager on issues of service planning, finance, information and Human Resources, deputising for them both at relevant meetings.

Ensure the effective delivery of services by providing leadership, support and guidance on operational issues relating to clinical and non-clinical staff. Support the organisation and, where appropriate, take the lead role in the management and delivery of key performance targets.

Plan and implement programmes of service improvement, taking the lead on projects as appropriate, that are consistent with the Business Unit’s service development plans and incorporate, where appropriate, patient input and feedback.

Lead responsibility for the administration staff to ensure effective workforce utilisation across the Business Unit, taking delegated responsibility for the management of Disciplinary, Grievance, Appraisal and Health & Attendance issues.

Working collaboratively with other managers across the Division and the Trust to ensure effective utilisation of administrative resources. Ensure that staff are appropriately trained and developed to carry out their roles.

Work closely with the senior management team on the financial issues of the service, identifying and, as appropriate, leading on maximising income generating opportunities.

Has delegated authority to approve financial expenditure.

Closing date of applications: 27 October 2026

Interview date: 10 November 2026

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, pleaseensureyou have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their supportpriorto submitting your application.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026