Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hard working and committed person with proven leadership and management experience to join our team of Service Managers in Theatres & Anaesthetics. This role offers an opportunity to be responsible for the review of current services and operational management processes of Theatres at our UCH, EGA, MCC & UCH at Grafton Way Sites.
Main duties of the job
As a highly motivated manager with proven managerial experience, within the NHS setting, you will need to display strong leadership qualities and have a proven track record of delivering high performance across the areas you have managed.
UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.
About us
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
Job description
Job 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.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Management Degree or able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience
- A formal post graduate qualification, ideally in management or equivalent senior level experience
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS Theatre transformation work
Desirable
- Management experience in NHS Theatres Department
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Proven experience in service improvement & development
Desirable
- Significant experience at Operational level in a Theatres & Anaesthetics complex organisational environment
- Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic & operational plans
- Previous clinical experience within a theatre setting at a senior level - Band 7 or above
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
- Proven knowledge skills in successful management of change
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels
- Able to demonstrate political awareness & sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust
- The ability to work co-operatively with other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships both within and outwith the Division
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Ability to develop and implement hospital policies within area a healthcare setting
- Ability to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
- An understanding and experience of staff and organisational development
- Excellent IT skills with ability to use all Microsoft Office applications
- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Ability to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Trust and Division responsibilities
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised
Essential
- Awareness of, and adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Complete all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Take personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in help ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and make rational decisions, motivate influence and negotiate change, act as a role model, and be determined to achieve the best possible outcome
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
- Good skills of influencing, persuasion and negotiation
- Organised & methodical
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels and a facilitative and inclusive approach to management
- Good skills of influencing, persuasion and negotiation
- Strong analytical and data-evaluation skills, with the ability to solve complex problems
- Flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UCLH
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU