General Manager - Neurology

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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:

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment

Desirable criteria

• An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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