Assistant General Manager, Cancer Services

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual who will be working with the clinical teams, to develop the service and provide outstanding care for for patients on the cancer pathway.

Individual with fantastic communication skills and a pro-active approach to join our team as the Assistant General Manager for Cancer Services.

Ideal applicant will have operational experience managing cancer service and working Cancer Waiting Times knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Working closely alongside the General Manager and Clinical Leadership team, the post-holder will ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the Cancer Services, Oncology and Chemotherapy Unit at Northwick Park Hospital and deputise for the General Manager as appropriate for the Directorate. The post holder will ensure appropriate operational and governance structures are in place, meeting the agreed levels of service required.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.