General Manager - Neurology

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH are looking for 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 a new exciting General Manager 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 Neurology 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 advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Main duties of the job

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.

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:

1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. 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.

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.

Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstances - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
• A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience

Experience

• Significant demonstrable experience in management and within the NHS
• Experience of service redesign and development
• Experience of effective management of budget
• A proven success 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 managing a team

Other requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
• An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector

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.

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-SHB66281-JC

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH