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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hard working and committed individual with proven leadership and management experience to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to be responsible for large specialities at St George's; Renal Surgery & Transplantation, Haematology, Oncology & Palliative Care
Main duties of the job
The Deputy General Manager is a key position within the Directorate's management & leadership structure. Reporting to the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager will be responsible for operational and performance management for the Directorate. Working closely with a team of Service Managers and Care Group Leads, this role will require effective multi-tasking, proactive stakeholder engagement and developing strategic approaches to complex issues.
The post holder will co-ordinate the operational delivery of all responsible services and ensure the safe and effective use of all resources. Specifically, to take a lead in achieving key performance targets in line with local and national agreements across elective and cancer access. Also promoting productivity & efficiency, the delivery of activity plans and development & implementation of recovery plans where required. Additionally the post-holder will support financial management within services and ensure delivery of cost-improvement schemes. The post holder will also ensure proactive staff-management across the directorate, ranging from appraisal compliance to sickness reporting & management.
The successful post-holder will be expected to deputise for the General Manager where required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven conceptual and analytical skills
- Highly developed communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal)
- Able to negotiate and engage people in different settings
- Can deliver deadlines and within resources
- A strong sense of personal accountability
- Demonstrate leadership skills with ability to motivate people
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience managing staff and non-pay budgets within an NHS provider organisation.
- Extensive line management experience of large teams from variety of backgrounds
- Experience of managing waiting lists, theatre scheduling and outpatient 18-week demand and capacity plans.
- Extensive Operational Management experience (at least three years at SM or DGM level)
- Significant contract monitoring experience (as appropriate to role)
Desirable
- Experience implementing change and performance in complex environments
- Experience of working in networks with commissioners and other provider organisations
- Evidence of successful involvement in production of clear business cases
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards one
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This advert is for Deputy General Manager- Renal, Haematology, Oncology & Palliative Care with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £75,328 - £86,114 per annum including inner london HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jul 2026.
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