University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

General Manager - Haematology

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

We recruiting a full time General Manager in Haematology in the Cancer Division at UCLH.The successful candidate will have strong operational management experience and will be expected to provide operational and service improvement leadership for their department. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the service, effective management of budgets, workforce, performance and delivery of cancer performance targets. The role is also an exciting opportunity to work on an array of service improvements and transformations. Candidates should have experience of working closely with multidisciplinary teams and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and strong values based in line with the UCLH Trust values.UCLH provides one of Europe's largest clinical haematology services in the newly opened state of the art Grafton Way Building hospital. Teams deliver highly specialised care across a number of areas including Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant, Haematological oncology (Lymphoma, Myeloma, Acute and Chronic Leukaemias, Myelodysplastic disorders, Myeloproliferative disorders), Haemoglobinopathies, Coagulation and Thrombosis, (including Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) and General Haematology.

Main duties of the job

The directorate works closely with laboratory Haematology services and provides medical cover for the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS), which are managed as part of the clinical support division. There is also a cellular therapy unit, providing accredited facilities to support the department's ambitious programme in stem cell harvests, gene therapy and immunotherapy and a large apheresis unit in the Macmillan Cancer Centre, performing both therapeutic and harvesting procedures. The department also hosts The Red Cell Network and is a nationally commissioned specialist TTP centre.The clinical department works closely with academic staff at the UCL Cancer Institute to function as a joint Department of Haematology and is a recognised centre of excellence for clinical haematology services.

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 acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

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.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,921 to £83,362 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6921

Job locations

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
  • A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues

Desirable

  • A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant management experience, preferably within the NHS or similar environment.
  • Experience of effective management of budgets
  • A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
  • Project management skills
  • IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages

Communication

Essential

  • High standard of written and spoken English
  • Able to present effectively to a variety of audiences (Staff, Senior/Executive Managers, Clinicians and external stakeholders)
  • Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
  • A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues

Desirable

  • A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant management experience, preferably within the NHS or similar environment.
  • Experience of effective management of budgets
  • A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
  • Project management skills
  • IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages

Communication

Essential

  • High standard of written and spoken English
  • Able to present effectively to a variety of audiences (Staff, Senior/Executive Managers, Clinicians and external stakeholders)
  • Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

DDM

Giulia Impelluso

giulia.impelluso@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,921 to £83,362 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6921

Job locations

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


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