Overview
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The Assistant General Manager will support the general manager in the operational management of the service/directorate. The post holder will work as part of a service triumvirate to include the clinical leads and matrons. The service triumvirate will work together to deliver the service objectives, providing leadership and ensuring high quality patient care. This role will be primarily based at one site but, where the post holder is managing a portfolio offering services across more than one site, the post holder will be expected to travel where required and have clear visibility across all health unit sites within their remit.
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The role is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the clinical and non-clinical services (elective and non-elective) within their remit. This includes the delivery of national waiting times performance (RTT, diagnostics and cancer) through effective service planning waiting list management and developing systems and processes to ensure the achievement of key national and local objectives. The post holder will also be responsible for service review, redesign, and quality improvements. They will also be responsible for the development of business cases as directed by the general manager.
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Responsibilities
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Main duties of the job
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This role offers a new and exciting opportunity to shape and improve the delivery of clinical services in the Urology service.
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The post holder will manage the service across three sites (Hampstead, Barnet and Chase Farm), ensuring the delivery of key targets within the budgeted resources available.
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They will contribute to strategic and annual business planning for their services, including the engagement of senior medical, nursing, APH colleagues and other staff, as required.
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They will also coordinate the planning, development and implementation of service improvement, capital and other projects for the areas they are responsible for.
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They will support clinical governance processes within their areas and assist Clinical colleagues in the management of risk.
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The post will deputise for the Operations and/or the General Manager where appropriate.
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About us
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
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Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Details Date posted
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11 March 2026
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Pay scheme
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Agenda for change
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Band
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Band 8a
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Salary
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£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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Contract
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Permanent
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Working pattern
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Full-time
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Reference number
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391-RFL-7828915
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Job locations
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Royal Free Hospital
London
NW3 2QG
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Job description
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Please see the attached detailed job description, personal specification and main responsibilities for this advert.
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Person Specification
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Education & Professional Qualifications Essential
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* Master\'s level qualification degree or equivalent experience
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* Management qualification
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* Evidence of continuing personal development
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Experience & Skills/Knowledge Essential
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* Track record of successfully working in a multi-disciplinary team
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* Significant experience of working in the NHS in a junior management position
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* Staff management and supervision and leading a team
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* Introducing new ways of working
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* Experience of project management and ability to work to deadlines
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* Understanding of national NHS policy and targets.
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* Good interpersonal and communication skills including oral and written skills, chairing team meetings, writing reports.
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* Numerate, with strong analytical skills/ ability to understand and produce statistical information to use in problem solving
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* Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
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* Ability to manage own time and priorities
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* Ability to communicate unwelcoming news effectively to all stakeholders
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* Skilled in using an EPR system al
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Desirable
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* Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings
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* Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases.
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* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
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* Ability to analyse highly complex and sensitive information, from a broad range of sources and producing options appraisal for consideration
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Royal Free World Class Values Essential
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* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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Personal Qualities & Aptitudes Essential
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* Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work.
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* Pays careful attention to detail
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* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
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* Flexible, collaborative and a team player
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* Ability to work independently in pursuit of team objectives
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* Positive and motivated
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
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Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
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Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details
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Employer name
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
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Address
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Royal Free Hospital
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London
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NW3 2QG
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Employer's website
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https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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