Job summary
UCLH delivers highly specialised Radiotherapy and PBT services to adult and paediatric patients. The Radiotherapy department treats over 2,400 new patients annually and is recognised nationally for its expertise in complex and technical treatments, including brain cancers (as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence), paediatric radiotherapy, sarcoma, head and neck cancers, SABR, haematological treatments, brachytherapy and molecular radiotherapy. The service operates six bunkers equipped with Varian TrueBeam technology and manages a predominantly complex caseload supported by a large multidisciplinary team.
UCLH has been designated as one of two national PBT centres for the UK. Our PBT department provides cutting-edge proton therapy for highly complex tumour sites with a strong focus on paediatric, teenage and young adult cancers. Using a Varian ProBeam system with four gantries, a cyclotron, spectral CT and MRI, the service is expanding and will treat around 550 NHS patients a year, with a significant proportion delivered through national trials and Evaluative Commissioning programmes. UCLH has a partnership with Proton International and offers private proton therapy treatment - this service is expanding and will treat around 250 privately funded patients a year.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated General Manager to play a lead role in the operational delivery of our Radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) services. Working closely with service managers and senior clinical and non-clinical leaders, you will provide strong operational leadership to ensure the Cancer Division continues to develop high-quality, efficient, patient-focused services.
This is a key role within the management team, overseeing service performance, pathway optimisation, workforce planning, and the implementation of innovative solutions that improve speed, efficiency, and quality of care.
Lead day-to-day operational management of Radiotherapy and PBT, ensuring safe, effective and high-performing services.
Drive service improvement initiatives, focusing on pathway efficiency, digital innovation, and quality of care.
Oversee financial, workforce and performance management, supporting Service Managers with budgets and operational targets.
Coordinate junior doctor recruitment, training support, rotas and wellbeing.
Line-manage administrative teams and contribute to workforce planning across the service.
Support business planning, governance, risk management and CQC preparedness.
Lead and contribute to key divisional projects, service developments and transformation work.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to optimise patient pathways and meet strategic and performance objectives.
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 8 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 informationregardingthe 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Management Degree or equivalent or significant level of equivalent experience
Desirable
- A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management, or equivalent senior level experience.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant management experience within the NHS.
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Experience of effective management of budget
- Experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans
- A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience of leading and supervising a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate with a wide-ranging audience
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
- Project Management skills
- IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spread sheet packages
Desirable
- A sound understanding of the issues affecting Disciplines involved in this service area
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting heath and public sector
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Management Degree or equivalent or significant level of equivalent experience
Desirable
- A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management, or equivalent senior level experience.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant management experience within the NHS.
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Experience of effective management of budget
- Experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans
- A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience of leading and supervising a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate with a wide-ranging audience
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
- Project Management skills
- IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spread sheet packages
Desirable
- A sound understanding of the issues affecting Disciplines involved in this service area
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting heath and public sector
- Knowledge of equalities 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
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
