Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Surgical Specialties Division at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for a talented Assistant General Manager to manage our Uro-Oncology service for a 1 year fixed term post (maternity leave cover).
We are looking for a dynamic leader, who is passionate about quality, patient-centred care, and our people. You will work closely with the wider MDT to support the operational running of the department while also driving improvement across the clinical services.
The recruitment process will likely include an assessment as well as a stakeholder panel alongside the interview. More details will be sent through to the candidates who are shortlisted.
Interview/ stakeholder: Thu 27thMarch
Due to the large number of candidates, please note there will also be a written assessment sent via email before interview/stakeholder paneI (21st or 24th of March).
Highest scored applicants will be invited for interview and stakeholder panel on 27th of March. Details will be sent in due course.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant General Manager in Uro-Oncology is an exciting role, providing key operational leadership across 3 different tumour sites (prostate, bladder and renal). The role is pivotal to the successful delivery of excellent Uro-oncology care for patients and manages the Uro-Oncology administrative team. The admin team support a busy outpatient service delivered across WMS and MCC, as well as management of inpatient pathways and admissions in UCH and WMS.
The successful candidate will be expected to drive forward cancer performance improvement in Urology, implementing new transformation initiatives whilst maintaining a strong handle on key performance metrics. They will identify opportunities for improvement and growth, and contribute towards business planning and strategy for the service. The department's portfolio requires a strong grasp of performance standards, and the successful candidate will oversee and drive compliance for the various cancer targets.
This role involves active engagement with and input into the NCL Cancer Alliance meetings, including joint working across multiple Trusts in order to provide streamlined pathways and equality in access of care for patients.
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.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired by experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
- Proven experience analysing and interpreting performance data
- Proven experience in service improvement and development
- Proven experience in effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff.
- Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic & operational plans.
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Experience of working unsupervised without close management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels.
- The ability to both work co-operatively with other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships within the Division
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- An understanding and experience of staff and organisational development.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired by experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
- Proven experience analysing and interpreting performance data
- Proven experience in service improvement and development
- Proven experience in effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff.
- Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic & operational plans.
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Experience of working unsupervised without close management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels.
- The ability to both work co-operatively with other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships within the Division
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- An understanding and experience of staff and organisational development.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
