Job summary
UCLH are seeking an outstanding leader for the largest Division in UCLH, which incorporates the UK's largest neuroscience centre and one of the largest neuroscience centres in the world.
We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and driven candidate to deliver upon the many opportunities this role presents.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Divisional Manager for Neurology and Ambulatory Care in the £280m turnover Queen Square Division within the Specialist Hospitals Board of UCLH, you will work with a high performing team to ensure high quality, efficient, timely and patient-focused clinical services. With a track-record of delivery of demanding agendas, you will lead your team in providing exceptional management support.
The role covers a range of specialities including neurology, specialist services, outpatients, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, and diagnostics. The post is responsible for around 1,000 posts, with a budget of over £110m, including some incredibly exciting developments such as capital projects, large business cases and significant transformation programmes.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This is a time of outstanding opportunity for the Division. Neuroscience is one of UCLH's strategic priorities, and a building programme has recently delivered new angio. suites, interventional MRI and an expanded neuromuscular complex care centre. The Division is also looking forward to the opening of an exciting facility on the Grays Inn Road site in conjunction with UCL/DRI to open 21 new outpatient rooms and 4 new UCLH MRI scanners. Queen Square leads the world in delivering advanced neuroscience therapeutics through commercial and non-commercial trials in a dedicated clinical research facility as well as maintaining collaborative links with UCL Institutes to be world-leading in clinical neuroscience research.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This is a time of outstanding opportunity for the Division. Neuroscience is one of UCLH's strategic priorities, and a building programme has recently delivered new angio. suites, interventional MRI and an expanded neuromuscular complex care centre. The Division is also looking forward to the opening of an exciting facility on the Grays Inn Road site in conjunction with UCL/DRI to open 21 new outpatient rooms and 4 new UCLH MRI scanners. Queen Square leads the world in delivering advanced neuroscience therapeutics through commercial and non-commercial trials in a dedicated clinical research facility as well as maintaining collaborative links with UCL Institutes to be world-leading in clinical neuroscience research.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Educated to Degree level
- Masters or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS or similar environment.
- Demonstrable NHS/ public sector experience and knowledge
- Extensive experience of service redesign and development
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis
- A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic plans
- A proven record in successful leadership of complex operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
- Experience of leadership of complex clinical services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Ability to work with and through others
- Demonstrable negotiation skills
- Verbal reasoning skills
- Commitment to self development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector
- IT literate
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- Knowledge of equality issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Educated to Degree level
- Masters or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS or similar environment.
- Demonstrable NHS/ public sector experience and knowledge
- Extensive experience of service redesign and development
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis
- A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic plans
- A proven record in successful leadership of complex operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
- Experience of leadership of complex clinical services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Ability to work with and through others
- Demonstrable negotiation skills
- Verbal reasoning skills
- Commitment to self development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector
- IT literate
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- Knowledge of equality issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
