General Manager – Uro-Oncology and WMS Theatres
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, W1G 8PHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£75,328 to £86,114
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Surgical Specialties Division at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for a General Mana...
The Uro-Oncology and WMS Theatres General Manager is an exciting role, providing key operational and strategic leadership across a large, world-leading urological cancer service and 7 operating theatres. The role is pivotal to the successful running of theatres at Westmoreland Street and for urology cancer performance.
This is a dynamic leadership role focused on improving cancer waiting times, optimising theatre productivity, ensuring financial efficiency, leading teams, and supporting innovation at Westmoreland Street. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with clinical and operational teams to lead on performance, optimise productivity, reduce waits, and deliver high-quality patient care in a complex surgical environment.This post holder will also have operational responsibility for the WMS site as manager of the day, leading EPRR events and supporting staff and patient with incident management.
We are seeking a proactive and analytical individual with a passion for operational excellence and a collaborative approach to leadership.
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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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 and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
- 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
Desirable: - A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years relevant management experience, preferably within the NHS or similar environment.
- Experience of effective management of budgets & delivery of cost saving
- Experience of leading and supervising teams
- 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 service redesign and development
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- A sound understanding of the issues affecting patients with cancer, professional groups working with Cancer and research issues affecting service development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Ability to demonstrate Political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
- An ability to demonstrate in-depth Knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
Communication
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
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Provenance
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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