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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have operational healthcare management experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, financial oversight skills, governance knowledge, and an understanding of cancer services.
  • You will manage daily operations, drive service improvements, oversee financial and workforce management, coordinate training, and support service development and collaboration for optimized patient care.

Requirements

  • - Proven experience in operational management within a healthcare setting.
  • - Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • - Ability to drive service improvements and implement change.
  • - Experience in financial management and budget oversight.
  • - Knowledge of workforce planning and performance management.
  • - Familiarity with governance, risk management, and CQC requirements.
  • - Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
  • - Understanding of cancer services and treatment pathways.
  • - Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day‑to‑day operational management of Radiotherapy and PBT, ensuring safe, effective and high‑performing services.
  • Drive service improvement initiatives, focusing on pathway efficiency, digital innovation, and quality of care.
  • Oversee financial, workforce and performance management, supporting Service Managers with budgets and operational targets.
  • Coordinate junior doctor recruitment, training support, rotas and wellbeing.
  • Line‑manage administrative teams and contribute to workforce planning across the service.
  • Support business planning, governance, risk management and CQC preparedness.
  • Lead and contribute to key divisional projects, service developments and transformation work.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to optimise patient pathways and meet strategic and performance objectives.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the General Manager for the Radiotherapy and PBT services?

The General Manager will lead day-to-day operational management, drive service improvement initiatives, oversee financial and performance management, coordinate junior doctor recruitment, line-manage administrative teams, support business planning and risk management, and contribute to key divisional projects and service developments.

What types of patients does UCLH Radiotherapy department treat?

The Radiotherapy department treats over 2,400 new patients annually, focusing on complex cases including brain cancers, paediatric radiotherapy, sarcomas, head and neck cancers, SABR, haematological treatments, brachytherapy, and molecular radiotherapy.

Is the General Manager position focused on adult patients only?

No, the General Manager will oversee services for both adult and paediatric patients, particularly in relation to highly specialized PBT treatments.

What technology is used in the Radiotherapy and PBT services?

The Radiotherapy services use Varian TrueBeam technology, while the PBT department utilizes a Varian ProBeam system, which includes multiple gantries and advanced imaging capabilities such as spectral CT and MRI.

Who will the General Manager collaborate with?

The General Manager will work closely with service managers, senior clinical and non-clinical leaders, internal teams, and external partners to optimize patient pathways and meet strategic objectives.

What kind of initiatives will the General Manager lead?

The General Manager will lead service improvement initiatives focusing on pathway efficiency, digital innovation, and enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients.

How many private proton therapy patients does UCLH aim to treat annually?

UCLH aims to treat around 250 privately funded patients a year through its expanding private proton therapy service in partnership with Proton International.

What are the strategic goals related to sustainability at UCLH?

UCLH is committed to becoming a carbon net zero health service, with targets set for net zero emissions by 2031 for direct emissions and by 2040 for indirect emissions.

Who should I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Laura Allington, the Operational Lead for PBT at l.allington@nhs.net, or Claire Rhodes, the Acting Radiotherapy Services Manager.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.