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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic project manager to join the Urology Department at UCLH and the Royal Free London for a fixed term funded post up to 31st March 2026. It is expected that the postholder will be based 2 days a week at UCLH, 2 days a week at Royal Free with the remaining day flexible at either site or WFH.
You will be joining two of the largest urology departments in the UK providing a range of highly complex urology service across multiple sub-specialities. You will be responsible for delivering on a range of complex projects focussed on improving efficiency in urological cancer patient pathways, including renal, prostrate, bladder, penile and testicular cancer.
This post is funded by the North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) and is hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NCLCA work to promote early diagnosis, optimise pathways, reduce variation, provide personalised support for patients and build service resilience. As part of its programme of support for and transformation in cancer services, NCLCA supports embedded posts in each multi-specialty trust in NCL.
Main duties of the job
The Urology Senior Project Manager role is an exciting position for an individual who brings excellent stakeholder engagement skills and service improvement skills as well as a sound understanding of the NHS and cancer, and of the issues affecting patients with cancer.
We are seeking someone with enthusiasm and skills in developing and supporting others which make you a compassionate and empowering team member. You will bring dynamism, positivity, and a collaborative attitude to UCLH and RFL.
The post holders will work closely with the General Managers and senior leadership team across UCLH and RFL to deliver a programme of change across Urology at both sites.
The main duties of the Senior Project Manager are:
• Clinical engagement - To establish effective working relationships with, among others, consultants and clinical nurse specialists, and to promote collaboration across professional and departmental boundaries,
• Change management - To facilitate the development of improved patient pathways, through the application of best practice and service improvement methods,
• Project management and delivery - To develop and implement projects with clinical and operational teams,
• Communications - To actively engage, inform and influence key stakeholders.
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to a higher degree or significant equivalent experience
* Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care
Experience
Essential criteria
* Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
* Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
* Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to services.
* Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
* Experience of management within the NHS
* Experience of strategic planning and leading decision making in prioritisation of complex workflows
Desirable criteria
* Experience of effective financial management
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
* Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment
* Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
* Project management skills
* Evidence of ability to identify and achieve goals, with a focus on a sector wide impact
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
* Demonstratable 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
* 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.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 496.3KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
* UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)
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