We are recruiting a full time General Manager in Haematology in the Cancer Division at UCLH. The successful candidate will have strong operational management experience and will be expected to provide operational and service improvement leadership for their department. They will be responsible for the day to day running of the service, effective management of budgets, workforce, performance and delivery of cancer performance targets. The role is also an exciting opportunity to work on an array of service improvements and transformations. Candidates should have experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and strong values aligned with the UCLH Trust values.
Job Overview
UCLH provides one of Europe's largest clinical haematology services in the newly opened state of the art Grafton Way Building hospital. Teams deliver highly specialised care across a number of areas including Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant, Haematological oncology (Lymphoma, Myeloma, Acute and Chronic Leukaemias, Myelodysplastic disorders, Myeloproliferative disorders), Haemoglobinopathies, Coagulation and Thrombosis, (including Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) and General Haematology.
Main Duties of the Job
The directorate works closely with laboratory Haematology services and provides medical cover for the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS), which are managed as part of the clinical support division. There is also a cellular therapy unit, providing accredited facilities to support the department's ambitious programme in stem cell harvests, gene therapy and immunotherapy and a large apheresis unit in the Macmillan Cancer Centre, performing both therapeutic and harvesting procedures. The department also hosts The Red Cell Network and is a nationally commissioned specialist TTP centre. The clinical department works closely with academic staff at the UCL Cancer Institute to function as a joint Department of Haematology and is a recognised centre of excellence for clinical haematology services.
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 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 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance – able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
* A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
Desirable Criteria
* A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Minimum of 3 years relevant management experience, preferably within the NHS or similar environment.
* Experience of effective management of budgets
* A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
Skills and Abilities
Essential Criteria
* Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
* Project management skills
* IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages
Communication
Essential Criteria
* High standard of written and spoken English
* Able to present effectively to a variety of audiences (Staff, Senior/Executive Managers, Clinicians and external stakeholders)
* Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment
Personal and People Development
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
Responsibilities towards Promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Documents to Download
* Job Description (PDF, 584.3KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
* UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)
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