FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Assistant General Manager position in Oncology?
Candidates should have strong operational management experience and relevant experience in multidisciplinary team collaboration, service development, data management, and staff management.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Assistant General Manager in the Oncology department?
The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Oncology inpatient and outpatient services, effective management of budgets, workforce, performance, and implementing service improvements.
How important is teamwork for this role?
Teamwork is crucial, as the successful candidate will need to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and build relationships with stakeholders across the sector.
What are the main tumor groups that the Oncology department focuses on?
The Oncology department manages inpatient and outpatient services across various adult tumor groups, including gastrointestinal, breast, gynaecological, urological, sarcoma, melanoma, brain, head and neck, and lung cancers.
Is experience in service development important for this position?
Yes, experience in leading service developments is a requirement for the Assistant General Manager role.
What are the key skills the candidate should demonstrate?
Effective communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, strong values aligned with UCLH Trust values, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are essential skills for this role.
What is UCLH's vision regarding patient care and research?
UCLH aims to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Who should I contact for more information about this job?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Giulia Impelluso, the General Manager for Oncology, at giulia.impelluso@nhs.net.
What is UCLH's commitment to sustainability?
UCLH is committed to sustainability and has pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, with targets set for net zero direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.