Service Manager for Community Stroke Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group as Service Manager for our Countywide Community Stroke Team (CST) – a nationally recognised, high‑performing service delivering life‑changing rehabilitation across Northamptonshire.

This is a senior leadership role for an ambitious, values‑driven manager who thrives on service transformation, partnership working and operational leadership and who is motivated by making a tangible difference to the lives of stroke survivors and their families. We are seeking a confident, credible leader who combines stroke expertise with strong operational and people leadership skills.

• Senior NHS experience, ideally within stroke, rehabilitation or complex community services
• A professional background in AHP, Nursing or Health Sciences
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing performance
• Strong financial, governance and strategic capability
• The ability to influence across organisational and system boundaries
• A leadership style that is inclusive, compassionate and accountable
• The confidence to challenge outdated practice, innovate and lead change

• Provide strong, visible and inspirational leadership to a diverse MDT
• Hold budgetary responsibility, shaping financially sustainable services
• Drive quality, governance and performance, including SSNAP outcomes
• Lead service development, transformation and innovation
• Work in close partnership with the Stroke Clinical Lead and Divisional Leadership (Triumvirate)
• Represent the Trust at regional and national stroke forums
• Champion patient‑centred, integrated care across health, social care and the voluntary sector

UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Name: claudette shapcott

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