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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant demonstrable experience in management and within the NHS
- Experience
Experience of service redesign and development
- Experience
Experience of effective management of budget
- Experience
A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans
- Experience
A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience
Experience of leading and managing a team
- Other requirements
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- Other requirements
Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
- Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues working
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team-based environment
- Skills & Abilities
Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
- Skills & Abilities
A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
- Skills & Abilities
Project management skills
- Knowledge & Qualifications
High standard of written and spoken English
- Knowledge & Qualifications
Management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstances – able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
- Knowledge & Qualifications
A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other requirements
An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
Job overview
The General Manager is responsible for the operational management of Theatres, & Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management Services within the division and delivery of performance targets including finance, activity and workforce, and others as applicable within these services.
The General Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director, Clinical Leads and Matron, as well as members of their clinical and managerial teams, to provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure services continue to improve and develop.
The General Manager will manage directorate projects and initiatives as agreed with the Deputy Divisional Manager and others in the Divisional Leadership Team and will take the lead on additional specific projects across the Division as required.
This role is concerned with supporting, evaluating and leading staff to provide a quality service which is efficient, stays within financial constraints and provides high levels of user satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
The core deliverables of the role will be:
- Operational, strategic, financial and personnel leadership of the Theatres, & Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management directorate, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary leadership team. - Delivery of the NHNN Theatre Productivity Programme is a key priority for the role, to ensure effective use of resources, robust patient waiting list management and improved patient experience. - Strong financial management in delivery of Improving Value Schemes and clear budgetary management, including capitalising on income opportunities (e.g. growth of Private Healthcare). - Continue to improve Pain Management performance against elective access standards to ensure timely and safe treatment of our patients.
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 – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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This advert is for General Manager with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 General manager role. The advertised salary is £75,328 - £86,114 per Annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 11 months (Secondment cover). The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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