Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Service Manager
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Assistant Service Manager
Department General Surgery
Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Hours: 37.50 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an organised, proactive and motivated individual with a methodical approach and the confidence to work closely with clinicians and operational teams?
This excellent opportunity for you to join the Surgical Division as an Assistant Service Manager. You will support the Service Manager in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of MSK, helping to deliver a high-quality, efficient and patient-focused service in a fast-paced environment. You will support the coordination of medical rotas, manage leave processes, ensure forward planning of rota production, and act as a key link between Medical Staffing and doctors on rota queries and requirements.
- Working closely with clinicians, divisional management, Medical Staffing and administrative teams to coordinate activity, support workforce processes and help manage patient pathways.
This is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
This offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in NHS operational management, with exposure to a broad range of operational and performance responsibilities across the Surgical Division.
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Interview date 29 July 2026
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
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The Assistant Service Manager will work closely with the Operational and Clinical teams to provide a highly effective and efficient service delivery for the Directorate.
The post holder will have an operational lead role for all administrative functions with additional responsibilities, working under the direction of the Operational team.
The post holder will have a key role in aiding to deliver the operational plan and supporting the Services developing strategies. The post holder will work closely with the Operational and Clinical teams to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of the services.
The postholder will provide effective service management and day to day operational support.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
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As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Roisin Mundy
- Job title: MSK Service Manager
- Email address: Roisin.Mundy@mkuh.nhs.uk
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