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Job overview
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 as Assistant Divisional Manager presents.
Candidates should note that stakeholder assessment and interviews are planned for 7th September 2026.
Main duties of the job
As Assistant Divisional Manager, Queen Square, this role acts as the senior operational contact for the major programmes and projects across commercial, planning and performance and partnerships across Queen Square Division. Predominantly this role will be responsible for coordinating the operational aspects across these programmes of work, working alongside clinical and non-clinical team members to successfully manage continued improvement and leverage deliverables for patients treated at Queen Square. The role will work with stakeholders across the Division as well as external stakeholders such as UCL, charity partners (such as the National Brain Appeal and UCLH Charity), contractors, volunteers and local authorities. The role works to support delivery through the current operational teams and lead divisional oversight on hospital wide programmes of work.
The postholder will also support a variety of smaller projects within the Division, aligned with the recently refreshed Queen Square strategy, working alongside the Divisional Manager and the leadership team to provide senior operational input to ensure smooth and time-efficient delivery of these projects.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of operating at a senior operational level (band 8+) within the NHS or similar environment.
- Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives
- Significant knowledge and understanding gained through experience of: -Problem solving techniques -Change management techniques -Quality Improvement techniques -Stakeholder management and communications -Risk management and issue resolution -Experience of service redesign and development
- A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience in managing budgets
- Experience of leading and developing quality assurance and improvement
- Experience of delivering capital projects as part of a multi-disciplinary/-professional project team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Decision-making skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
- Commitment to team working and to the development, empowerment and engagement of staff.
- Clear evidence of leadership potential, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Able to build relationships with clinicians and at ease in a clinical environment
- Ability to problem solve
- Able to work flexibly across projects are required and deal with inheriting and managing ambiguity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to influence colleagues at a range of levels internally and externally
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Educated to Degree level
- Masters or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda
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This advert is for Assistant Divisional Manager – Planning, Performance and Commercial with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £88,250 - £100,355 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover commencing in December 2026.). The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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