Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Corporate General Manager (XN09)

The closing date is 14 November 2025

Job summary

The Corporate General Manager is a member of the Corporate Operations team. The purpose is to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities or programmes, and will provide leadership to a defined strategic general management portfolio to support the delivery of high quality clinical services and the effective day to day operational management across the Trust.

The Corporate General Manager will support the Director of Operations, Deputy Chief Nurse and Deputy Chief Medical Officer and the Assistant Directors by providing a senior general management resource, capable of co-ordinating projects and initiatives, delivery of business, workforce and financial planning as well as handling ad hoc issues delegated by the Corporate Operations team.

They will make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest cancer centres in the UK, providing some of the most up-to date treatment, care and support for people with cancer.

We are excited to be recruiting into a leadership post to drive forward the delivery of high quality cancer pathways for the patients of Leeds and the wider region.

We are looking for a patient centred individual with drive, energy and a willingness to look at things differently.

Main duties of the job

Work within the Corporate Operations Team to provide operational business management and planning support.

Ensure that resources are deployed effectively and that robust processes are in place to support the provision of efficient, high quality, services

Responsible for relevant capital programmes and associated budgets

Ensuring Staff, Patient & Public involvement in service development

Developing and sustaining capacity and capability within portfolio areas of responsibility including associated performance standards.

Engaging on behalf of Corporate Operations with internal and, where appropriate, external stakeholders; promoting partnerships and co-operative working

Ensure business continuity and risk management arrangements are in place

Contribute to the delivery of Trust objectives

Attendance at the relevant Performance Team meetings

Key member of the Trust Cancer Board and report on issues related to cancer performance and risks

Attendance at Lead Managers Group on behalf of the Trust

Maintaining links with the ICB and Cancer Alliance coordinating key areas of work across LTHT on areas identified for commissioning or improvement

Project Lead for the delivery of specific action plans approved by the Trust Board to improve cancer services across the Trust.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations be responsible for the delivery of the national cancer standards and targets across the Trust.

About us

At Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, youll be joining over 22,000 colleagues who take pride in what they do, respect each other, and enjoy working together to provide exceptional patient care.

Working alongside a range of healthcare, medical and scientific colleagues, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust contributes to life in the Leeds region, not only by being one of the largest employers, but by supporting the health and wellbeing of the community and playing a leading role in research, education and innovation. We all come together to deliver the outstanding level of care were known for to over one million patients a year.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Expected Shortlisting Date

17/11/2025

Planned Interview Date

25/11/2025

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-COO-0092

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attendance at the relevant Performance Team meetings

Key member of the Trust Cancer Board and report on issues related to cancer performance and risks

Attendance at Lead Managers Group on behalf of the Trust

Maintaining links with the ICB and Cancer Alliance coordinating key areas of work across LTHT on areas identified for commissioning or improvement

Project Lead for the delivery of specific action plans approved by the Trust Board to improve cancer services across the Trust.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations be responsible for the delivery of the national cancer standards and targets across the Trust.

Supporting CSUs to achieve the national cancer standards, through a number of mechanisms including pathway re-design and performance management.

Provision of performance, Peer review, COSD and audit information and analysis to MDTs, CSUs, Trust Cancer Board and Corporate Operations team relating to cancer

Lead, on behalf of the Trust, work with external partners on issues such as pathway re-design, development of Inter Provider Transfers and implementation of breach allocation guidance and work to understand the impact of and implement the sustainability and transformation plan for WYAAT in relation to cancer services.

Peer review and the Improving Outcomes Guides (IOGs)

Leadership of the Trusts preparation for the peer review of its cancer services.

Delivery of the action plans arising from peer reviews

Project management and leadership of the work to ensure Trust compliance with the emerging IOGs.

The Leeds Cancer Centre (LCC)

Responsibility for management and development of the cancer information system, and its use across the Trust.

Provision of a cancer single contact point for the referring cancer units across the WYATT, Harrogate and York district and support the Cancer Alliance in their work to improve their cancer services and national target performance.

Management of the production of the LCC annual report.

Provision of an operating framework and performance management process for the CSUs to support the central management but local support of the MDT co-ordination staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attendance at the relevant Performance Team meetings

Key member of the Trust Cancer Board and report on issues related to cancer performance and risks

Attendance at Lead Managers Group on behalf of the Trust

Maintaining links with the ICB and Cancer Alliance coordinating key areas of work across LTHT on areas identified for commissioning or improvement

Project Lead for the delivery of specific action plans approved by the Trust Board to improve cancer services across the Trust.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations be responsible for the delivery of the national cancer standards and targets across the Trust.

Supporting CSUs to achieve the national cancer standards, through a number of mechanisms including pathway re-design and performance management.

Provision of performance, Peer review, COSD and audit information and analysis to MDTs, CSUs, Trust Cancer Board and Corporate Operations team relating to cancer

Lead, on behalf of the Trust, work with external partners on issues such as pathway re-design, development of Inter Provider Transfers and implementation of breach allocation guidance and work to understand the impact of and implement the sustainability and transformation plan for WYAAT in relation to cancer services.

Peer review and the Improving Outcomes Guides (IOGs)

Leadership of the Trusts preparation for the peer review of its cancer services.

Delivery of the action plans arising from peer reviews

Project management and leadership of the work to ensure Trust compliance with the emerging IOGs.

The Leeds Cancer Centre (LCC)

Responsibility for management and development of the cancer information system, and its use across the Trust.

Provision of a cancer single contact point for the referring cancer units across the WYATT, Harrogate and York district and support the Cancer Alliance in their work to improve their cancer services and national target performance.

Management of the production of the LCC annual report.

Provision of an operating framework and performance management process for the CSUs to support the central management but local support of the MDT co-ordination staff.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake training and development as identified through the Personal Development Planning process
  • Application of HR policies and procedures
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of: Successful leadership Understanding and application of service improvement techniques.
  • A range of management disciplines and legislation relevant to job e.g. H&S, HR.
  • Successful operational management at a middle/senior management level.
  • Sound financial management
  • Project/programme management
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Personal resilience and ability to prioritise work to meet challenging deadlines.
  • Managing multi-stranded situations where there may be conflicts of opinions involving a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to make judgements and decisions leading to resolution through effective negotiation /problem solving.
  • Strong analytical skills; literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
  • Sound understanding of NHS priorities, including National, Local and Trust Targets.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety management
  • Knowledge of marketing techniques and their practical application in the NHS environment

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Maintain and promote positive working relationships with others
  • Takes decisions in a transparent and inclusive way
  • Promotes a culture of equality, mutual respect and diversity
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office.
  • Advanced report writing skills
  • Excellent oral presentation skills

Desirable

  • Driver

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters level e.g. professional health service qualification
  • Managerial qualification to diploma level or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of on-going professional development.
Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake training and development as identified through the Personal Development Planning process
  • Application of HR policies and procedures
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of: Successful leadership Understanding and application of service improvement techniques.
  • A range of management disciplines and legislation relevant to job e.g. H&S, HR.
  • Successful operational management at a middle/senior management level.
  • Sound financial management
  • Project/programme management
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Personal resilience and ability to prioritise work to meet challenging deadlines.
  • Managing multi-stranded situations where there may be conflicts of opinions involving a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to make judgements and decisions leading to resolution through effective negotiation /problem solving.
  • Strong analytical skills; literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
  • Sound understanding of NHS priorities, including National, Local and Trust Targets.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety management
  • Knowledge of marketing techniques and their practical application in the NHS environment

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Maintain and promote positive working relationships with others
  • Takes decisions in a transparent and inclusive way
  • Promotes a culture of equality, mutual respect and diversity
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office.
  • Advanced report writing skills
  • Excellent oral presentation skills

Desirable

  • Driver

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters level e.g. professional health service qualification
  • Managerial qualification to diploma level or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of on-going professional development.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Operations

Liz Gombocz

e.gombocz@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-COO-0092

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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