General Manager - Neurology

Current vacancies You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Site: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Town: London Salary: £70,387 – £80,465 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59 The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement. Job overview UCLH is 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 and only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Shweta Singh, Divisional Manager Email: shweta.singh7@nhs.net 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 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. 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. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 second year in a row. 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 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. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: Flexible Working. We offer our permanent staff an interest-free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. Employer certification / accreditation badges #J-18808-Ljbffr