Service Manager – Integrated Adult Care – NHS Hospital South London

Are you an experienced NHS Service Manager looking for a rewarding locum role in a South London NHS Hospital? We have an exciting opportunity with excellent rates and the chance to make a real impact across integrated adult care services.

• Job Title: Service Manager – Integrated Adult Care (Band 8a)
• Location: South London NHS Hospital
• Duration: 8–12 Weeks
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Working Pattern: Full-Time, On-Site
• Start Date: ASAP
• Rate of Pay: £34–£36 per hour DOE (Direct Engagement PAYE)
• Contact: Alex Roberts – aroberts@hg-ahp.com – 0203 475 4858 – 07572302937

What You'll Be Doing:

Join a busy NHS operational leadership team and play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient services. In this role, you will:

• Provide senior operational leadership across integrated adult care services
• Support performance, workforce, activity, quality and financial objectives
• Lead service improvement, transformation and pathway redesign initiatives
• Manage patient flow, capacity planning and escalation processes
• Monitor and improve operational performance against key NHS targets and KPIs
• Work closely with clinical leads, nursing teams and multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, sickness management and service resilience
• Contribute to governance, risk management and incident investigations
• Lead on service development and continuous improvement programmes

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Significant NHS operational management experience
• Previous experience working at Band 8a level or equivalent
• Experience managing healthcare services, performance targets and operational delivery
• Strong understanding of patient flow, capacity management and service improvement
• Experience leading teams and managing workforce performance
• Budget management and resource planning experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time onsite position, Monday to Friday, within a busy South London NHS Hospital. The contract is initially for 8–12 weeks with potential for extension depending on service requirements.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?

Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK healthcare recruitment agency specialising in NHS and private sector opportunities. With excellent contractor support, quick onboarding and access to exclusive NHS contracts, we help healthcare professionals secure rewarding locum assignments nationwide.

The benefits of working with us:

? Fast & simple NHS locum registration
? Reliable, high-paying locum opportunities
? Bi-weekly payroll
? Dedicated specialist consultant support
? Access to exclusive NHS vacancies
? CV marketing & business development support
? Industry insights, networking opportunities & discounted CPD

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