Deputy Divisional Manager

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Job overview

The Cancer Division is a large division with a workforce of approximately 1300 WTE and annual turnover of £240M. The Division delivers world class cancer care to patients from across the country and spans multiple sites and departments across the Trust campus. The cancer division holds operational responsibility for the Macmillan Cancer Centre and Grafton Way Building, including the proton beam centre and is responsible for 185 beds. The Division hosts and plays a leadership role in a number of regional networks including the red cell network and the sarcoma cancer network. The division also includes the cancer clinical trials unit, working closely with both UCL and the BRC to lead on the development and delivery of translational research.

This is an exciting time to join the Cancer Division due to the involvement in a number of high-profile strategic projects including the transfer of paediatric radiotherapy patients from the Marsden and a proposal to create a new Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The Division is also leading on a number of other projects including the relaunch of the Cancer Academy, the development of an oncology acute assessment unit to improve the emergency flow of cancer patients and the expansion of radiotherapy services.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen within the Cancer Division at UCLH for a Deputy Divisional Manager. This post will provide deputy support to the Divisional Manager of Cancer Services and join a team of senior managers within the Cancer Division to deliver an ambitious strategy of ensuring UCLH becomes a world class cancer centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic, and solution-focused individual, passionate about delivering outstanding health care, to join a well-established and supportive senior leadership team.

We are looking for an experienced leader who is committed to team development and who can work in collaboration with the clinical leadership team to develop a sustainable program of innovation and foster an environment and culture conducive to high impact research and operational excellence.

You will gain experience of working with senior managers and executives across the organisation, as well as across regional and national clinical networks. With line management responsibility for general managers and clinical leaders, you will take ownership for a range of improvement and performance targets, as well as leading on a range of strategic development initiatives.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for an individual looking to gain further senior management experience in a large, multi-site division with complex clinical pathways and a wide range of partnership and commercial ventures.

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.

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.

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 - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*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 second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• High standard of written and spoken English.
• Masters level or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience).

Desirable criteria

• A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience.

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant relevant management experience, with at least three years within the NHS or similar environment.
• 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 in a complex clinical service.
• A proven record of success in successful leadership of managing complex operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Experience of leading and supervising teams.
• Extensive experience of service redesign and development of teams.
• Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience of leadership of complex clinical services.

Skills and Knowledge

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.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues.
• A sound understanding of the issues affecting patients with cancer, professional groups working with Cancer, and research issues affecting service development.
• Project management skills.
• IT literate: proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust.

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others.
• An ability to demonstrate in-depth Knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the UCLH Trust values.
• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.

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, 896.3KB)
• Functional Requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)