Job Description

The MSK and Major Trauma directorate is advertising for a Service General Manager to lead the Elective Orthopaedics and Sports and Exercise Medicine services at NUH. This role is primarily based at Nottingham City Hospital, but the post holder will be expected to work at Queen's Medical Centre and the Nottingham Treatment Centre as required.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, forward thinking care group and to make a difference to the care of our patients with an exciting and high profile specialty portfolio. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership and managerial skills. You will role model our values by example to deliver excellence in operational leadership. You will be enthusiastic and motivated and will enjoy working in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
Main duties of the job
As Service General Manager (SGM) you will be responsible and accountable for the operational management and performance of Elective Orthopaedics and Sports and Exercise Medicine, providing strong visible leadership in partnership with the Head of Service and nursing lead, driving through ambitious targets to continually improve operational and financial performance. This will be a high profile role and would suit a highly experienced service manager looking for a development opportunity or an existing SGM wanting to gain experience in another specialty. It also provides the opportunity for someone to gain direct operational experience within this large acute trust.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
164-7608840-VC
Job locations
Nottingham City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification which describes the main responsibilities of the role can be found attached to this advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification which describes the main responsibilities of the role can be found attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Proven service management experience

Desirable

• 2 years experience at service manager level

Experience
Essential

• Management of a specialty involving theatres

Experience
Essential

• First degree or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Proven management experience of RTT performance metrics

Desirable

• Proven management experience of a high volume RTT specialty

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Proven service management experience

Desirable

• 2 years experience at service manager level

Experience
Essential

• Management of a specialty involving theatres

Experience
Essential

• First degree or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Proven management experience of RTT performance metrics

Desirable

• Proven management experience of a high volume RTT specialty

Skills Required