Assistant General Manager – Uro-Oncology
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Surgical Specialties Division at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for a talented Assistant General Manager to manage our Uro-Oncology service for a 1 year fixed term post (maternity leave cover).
We are looking for a dynamic leader, who is passionate about quality, patient-centred care, and our people. You will work closely with the wider MDT to support the operational running of the department while also driving improvement across the clinical services.
The recruitment process will likely include an assessment as well as a stakeholder panel alongside the interview. More details will be sent through to the candidates who are shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant General Manager in Uro-Oncology is an exciting role, providing key operational leadership across 3 different tumour sites (prostate, bladder and renal). The role is pivotal to the successful delivery of excellent Uro-oncology care for patients and manages the Uro-Oncology administrative team.The admin team support a busy outpatient service delivered across WMS and MCC, as well as management of inpatient pathways and admissions in UCH and WMS.
The successful candidate will be expected to drive forward cancer performance improvement in Urology, implementing new transformation initiatives whilst maintaining a strong handle on key performance metrics. They will identify opportunities for improvement and growth, and contribute towards business planning and strategy for the service.The department’s portfolio requires a strong grasp of performance standards, and the successful candidate will oversee and drive compliance for the various cancer targets.
This role involves active engagement with and input into the NCL Cancer Alliance meetings, including joint working across multiple Trusts in order to provide streamlined pathways and equality in access of care for patients.
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 – 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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
- Masters level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired by experience
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
- Proven experience analysing and interpreting performance data
- Proven experience in service improvement and development
- Proven experience in effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff.
- Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic & operational plans.
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Experience of working unsupervised without close management
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust
Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels.
- The ability to both work co-operatively with other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships within the Division
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- An understanding and experience of staff and organisational development.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
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.
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