General Manager

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.

We have new exciting General Manger role within the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery as a crucial part of our senior management team. You will have the unique opportunity to support and gain experience from a wide range of services within the Neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology and Private Patients Directorate. You will require a broad mix of skills and experience enabling you to manage a comprehensive and varied portfolio, and will support the shared vision to aspire to excellence.

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 at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

The post holder will have specific focus on delivery and performance of both clinical and administrative teams; you will do this through supporting the department with service management; ensuring the delivery of operational planning including demand and capacity, RTT/2WW performance, business planning/business case development and capital projects.

This role requires you to have the knowledge or experience of working on complex projects and dealing with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally. You must have proven people skills and a track record of delivering high quality work in a fast paced environment. You will also have a keen eye for data and budgetary management.

In return we will support your development and help you grow in a busy and fast paced acute environment. You will be part of a vibrant and busy team who work together to support each other to achieve the best.

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:

• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Roisin OConnell Job title: Deputy Divisional Manager Email address: [email protected]

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Roisin O’Connell, Deputy Divisional Manager

Email: roisin.o’[email protected] or phone: 0203 448 3793