Job vacancy: Assistant General Manager – Benign Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London

Job summary

Main area: Surgical Specialties
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 309-UCLH-7694

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Town: London
Salary: £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/04/2026 23:59

Assistant General Manager – Benign Urology

NHS AfC: Band 7

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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 - 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 third year in a row.

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Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent knowledge acquired by experience

Desirable criteria

Masters level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired by experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
Proven experience analysing and interpreting performance data
Proven experience in service improvement and development
Proven experience in effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff.
Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic & operational plans.
A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
Experience of working unsupervised without close management

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust

Values

Essential criteria

Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels.
The ability to both work co-operatively with other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships within the Division

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential criteria

Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
Completing 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 your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
An understanding and experience of staff and organisational development

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.

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