General Manager
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 3BGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£75,328 to £86,114
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The General Manager is responsible for the operational management of Theatres, & Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management ...
The core deliverables of the role will be:
- Operational, strategic, financial and personnel leadership of the Theatres, & Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management directorate, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary leadership team.- Delivery of the NHNN Theatre Productivity Programme is a key priority for the role, to ensure effective use of resources, robust patient waiting list management and improved patient experience.- Strong financial management in delivery of Improving Value Schemes and clear budgetary management, including capitalising on income opportunities (e.g. growth of Private Healthcare).- Continue to improve Pain Management performance against elective access standards to ensure timely and safe treatment of our patients.
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.
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.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstances - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
- A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in management and within the NHS
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Experience of effective management of budget
- A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans
- A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience of leading and managing a team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues working
- Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team-based environment
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
- A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
- Project management skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
Desirable: - An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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