Job summary
With a turnover of around £340m and over 2,000 staff, Queen Square comprises over 250 beds, multiple sites, extensive outpatient, critical care, theatre, imaging, daycare and pathology services and much more. Its sites include the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, the Pain Management Centre at Cleveland Street and the Gower Assessment Unit at the Epilepsy Society, Chalfont St Peter.
Neuroscience is one of the Trust's strategic priorities, and the Division has large development programmes ongoing, including a large outpatient, imaging and research facility in partnership with University College London, the ongoing development of its private patient programme and further significant service developments including the recent advances in dementia treatment.
Main duties of the job
The Division works very closely with UCL's Institute of Neurology. Neuroscience research at UCL is already ranked 2nd in the world, and the ambition of the division is to become the world's leading clinical neuroscience provider. A 5-year strategy was launched during 2023.
This is a time of outstanding opportunity for the Division. We have challenging yet achievable operational challenges, large development programmes and exciting strategic plans.
We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and driven candidate to lead Queen Square in the next steps of its journey.
Interviews to be held on May 13th 2024
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:
- 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.
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.
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
Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Management Qualification
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience of operational management at a senior management level (or equivalent - taking account of relevant clinical experience if appropriate)
- Evidence of effective resource management (value added quality improvement, enhanced income, and budgetary control)
- Evidence of strategic leadership of service delivery in a complex organisational environment
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including: National agendas and initiatives
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including: Performance Management issues
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including: Priorities within an acute Trust
- Evidence of working collaboratively in the delivery of business plans and strategic objectives
- Ability to lead, facilitate and involve people and groups across organisations
- Demonstrate skills in planning and monitoring across a range of service
- Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office
- Experience of working with senior clinicians and other senior professional staff, including working at Trust Board level or equivalent
- Ability to produce concise business reports for decision making within tight timescales
- Evidence of political astuteness
Communications & Relationships Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of diplomacy, negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Clear and effective communications skills, verbal and written, including report writing
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of analytical skills and ability to evaluate situations to draw appropriate conclusions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in planning and monitoring a range of initiatives
- Demonstrates ability to build, develop and motivate team(s)
Other Requirements
Essential
General Requirements
Essential
- Commitment and application of equality and diversity agenda
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to manage stress in self and others
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Management Qualification
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience of operational management at a senior management level (or equivalent - taking account of relevant clinical experience if appropriate)
- Evidence of effective resource management (value added quality improvement, enhanced income, and budgetary control)
- Evidence of strategic leadership of service delivery in a complex organisational environment
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including: National agendas and initiatives
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including: Performance Management issues
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including: Priorities within an acute Trust
- Evidence of working collaboratively in the delivery of business plans and strategic objectives
- Ability to lead, facilitate and involve people and groups across organisations
- Demonstrate skills in planning and monitoring across a range of service
- Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office
- Experience of working with senior clinicians and other senior professional staff, including working at Trust Board level or equivalent
- Ability to produce concise business reports for decision making within tight timescales
- Evidence of political astuteness
Communications & Relationships Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of diplomacy, negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Clear and effective communications skills, verbal and written, including report writing
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of analytical skills and ability to evaluate situations to draw appropriate conclusions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in planning and monitoring a range of initiatives
- Demonstrates ability to build, develop and motivate team(s)
Other Requirements
Essential
General Requirements
Essential
- Commitment and application of equality and diversity agenda
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to manage stress in self and others
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH)
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
