Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate General Manager for Urology and General Surgery on a fixed term basis. This is a key leadership role within the Surgery and Cancer Division management structure, with responsibility for the operational delivery and performance management of Urology and General Surgery services at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The post holder will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe, and compassionate care, and in driving operational excellence and service improvement across both specialties. You will work closely with Clinical Leads, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and senior colleagues across the Trust to deliver national and local performance standards, improve patient pathways, and support service transformation.
Main duties of the job
o To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate Barts Health 'we care' values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.
o The post holder is expected to be a key operational leader in the implementation of the surgical strategy, including the development and enablement of high volume low complexity surgical hubs
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of successful operational management within a large, complex acute NHS Trust or similar organization
- Experience managing significant service budgets and delivering financial balance- Demonstrable success leading and embedding service improvement and organisational change at specialty or Care Group level
- Experience managing, motivating, and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Up-to-date knowledge and practical application of NHS policy drivers, system reform, and performance frameworks (e.g., RTT, cancer, access, productivity)
Desirable
- Involvement in NHS & Private Health service development and reconfiguration- Leading capacity planning and influencing behaviours of external bodies- Experience working in a Surgery Department of an Acute NHS Trust
Skills
Essential
- Operates autonomously at senior level, setting direction and delivering complex operational and strategic programmes
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills balancing quality, safety, access, workforce, and financial sustainability
- Leads change through people, articulates clear vision, secures engagement, and drives commitment- Inclusive, developmental, and politically astute leadership style
- Proven track record in performance management, recovery planning, and delivering objectives
- Uses analytical skills and data intelligence to diagnose issues and drive service improvement
- Holds self and others accountable while promoting learning and continuous improvement
- Prioritises, organises, and delivers work effectively within deadlines
- Demonstrates high ethical standards and commitment to publicly funded healthcare
- Acts with integrity, serving as a role model, and champions NHS values, equality, quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Maintains momentum and confidence in challenging circumstances
- Manages pressure effectively while supporting others
- Responds constructively to feedback, coaches and empowers teams, and supports talent development
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of NHS operational management, governance, and performance management
- Strong understanding of the wider health and care system, including national priorities and policy context
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate management diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional academic or management studies
Other
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication suitable for a range of audiences
- Able to clarify complex information and communicate persuasively to influence stakeholders
- Represents services effectively and engages patients, staff, and stakeholders collaboratively
- Able to present both detailed and high-level perspectives and encourage innovation in service improvement
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of successful operational management within a large, complex acute NHS Trust or similar organization
- Experience managing significant service budgets and delivering financial balance- Demonstrable success leading and embedding service improvement and organisational change at specialty or Care Group level
- Experience managing, motivating, and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Up-to-date knowledge and practical application of NHS policy drivers, system reform, and performance frameworks (e.g., RTT, cancer, access, productivity)
Desirable
- Involvement in NHS & Private Health service development and reconfiguration- Leading capacity planning and influencing behaviours of external bodies- Experience working in a Surgery Department of an Acute NHS Trust
Skills
Essential
- Operates autonomously at senior level, setting direction and delivering complex operational and strategic programmes
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills balancing quality, safety, access, workforce, and financial sustainability
- Leads change through people, articulates clear vision, secures engagement, and drives commitment- Inclusive, developmental, and politically astute leadership style
- Proven track record in performance management, recovery planning, and delivering objectives
- Uses analytical skills and data intelligence to diagnose issues and drive service improvement
- Holds self and others accountable while promoting learning and continuous improvement
- Prioritises, organises, and delivers work effectively within deadlines
- Demonstrates high ethical standards and commitment to publicly funded healthcare
- Acts with integrity, serving as a role model, and champions NHS values, equality, quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Maintains momentum and confidence in challenging circumstances
- Manages pressure effectively while supporting others
- Responds constructively to feedback, coaches and empowers teams, and supports talent development
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of NHS operational management, governance, and performance management
- Strong understanding of the wider health and care system, including national priorities and policy context
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate management diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional academic or management studies
Other
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication suitable for a range of audiences
- Able to clarify complex information and communicate persuasively to influence stakeholders
- Represents services effectively and engages patients, staff, and stakeholders collaboratively
- Able to present both detailed and high-level perspectives and encourage innovation in service improvement
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
