Band 7 Service Manager - Maternity, Obstetrics & Neonates

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 7 Service Manager - Maternity, Obstetrics & Neonates The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Job Title: Service Manager - Maternity, Obstetrics & Neonates - Barnet Site (Maternity Cover) Duration: Fixed-Term (12 Months / 1 Year Maternity Cover) Working Pattern: Full-time Main duties of the job Operational Leadership: Oversee daily team operations, ensuring continuous service delivery and high-quality care or performance standards. Line Management: Provide direct supervision, development, and support to team staff throughout the fixed-term period. Strategic & Operational Planning: Help implement departmental objectives and contribute to strategic priorities. Governance & Quality: Maintain compliance with organisational standards, auditing protocols, and regulatory requirements. Key Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage resource allocation and process improvements. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-8233748-A Job locations Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet EN5 3DJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional qualifications Essential Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience Management qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing personal development Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare in a junior management position Experience of staff management and leading a team Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings Desirable Introducing new ways of working Project management Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases Skills and knowledge Essential Understanding of national NHS policy and targets. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written skills, including chairing team meetings, writing reports. Competent in the use of Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc. Skilled in using an EPR system Strong numeracy skills with good analytical skills and ability to understand and pr