General Manager – Uro-Oncology and WMS Theatres in City of Westminster

General Manager – Uro-Oncology and WMS Theatres

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Main area Surgical Specialities Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment Cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8310746

Site University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street Town London Salary £75,328 - £86,114 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Surgical Specialties Division at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for a General Manager covering Uro-Oncology and Westmoreland Street Theatres.

We are looking for a dynamic leader, who is passionate about quality, patient-centred care, and our people. You will work closely with and lead the Urology Oncology team and WMS theatres as well as working cross division to support the operational running of the department.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for an individual looking to gain further experience in a large, complex tertiary cancer service. Candidates will require the ability to manage competing demands across several complex services, whilst being adaptable to the strategic and operational needs of the division.

Main duties of the job

The Uro-Oncology and WMS Theatres General Manager is an exciting role, providing key operational and strategic leadership across a large, world-leading urological cancer service and 7 operating theatres. The role is pivotal to the successful running of theatres at Westmoreland Street and for urology cancer performance.

This is a dynamic leadership role focused on improving cancer waiting times, optimising theatre productivity, ensuring financial efficiency, leading teams, and supporting innovation at Westmoreland Street. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with clinical and operational teams to lead on performance, optimise productivity, reduce waits, and deliver high-quality patient care in a complex surgical environment.

This post holder will also have operational responsibility for the WMS site as manager of the day, leading EPRR events and supporting staff and patient with incident management.

We are seeking a proactive and analytical individual with a passion for operational excellence and a collaborative approach to leadership.

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*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - 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 third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working .

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Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
• A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
• A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant management experience, preferable within the NHS or similar environment.
• Experience of effective management of budgets & delivery of cost saving
• Experience of leading and supervising teams
• 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 service redesign and development
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• A sound understanding of the issues affecting patients with cancer, professional groups working with Cancer and research issues affecting service development

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
• IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to demonstrate Political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
• An ability to demonstrate in-depth Knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector

Communication

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Able to present effectively to a variety of audiences (Staff, Senior/Executive Managers, Clinicians and external stakeholders)
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment

Personal and People Development

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

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: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/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.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Zoe Carter Job title Deputy Divisional Manager Email address zoe.carter4@nhs.net Additional information

For more information regarding the role please contact Zoe Carter, Deputy Divisional Manager, zoe.carter4@nhs.net