Assistant General Manager, Trauma & Orthopaedics
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Assistant General Manager, Trauma & Orthopaedics
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Assistant General Manager to join our Trauma & Orthopaedics team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a busy and dynamic department at one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in shaping services, driving improvements and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality care and an excellent experience for our patients.We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills, excellent communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting teams to deliver meaningful and sustainable improvements.
At UCLH, you will join a supportive and ambitious team where your ideas and contributions are valued. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your operational management and leadership experience, influence service development and make a real difference to patient care.
Main duties of the job
As Assistant General Manager for Trauma & Orthopaedics, you will play a central role in the leadership and development of a busy, complex and high-performing clinical service. Working alongside the General Manager and senior clinical colleagues, you will help shape the direction of the department, tackle operational challenges and deliver meaningful improvements for patients and staff.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring strong leadership, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will need to be confident in making decisions, solving complex problems and building effective relationships with colleagues across different professional groups.
We are looking for a proactive, adaptable and motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to improving patient care. You should be comfortable taking ownership of challenges, influencing change and supporting teams to achieve their best.
The role offers significant opportunities to develop your leadership experience, contribute to wider service transformation and make a tangible difference to the delivery of orthopaedic care at UCLH.
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: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.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-8393901-A
Job locations
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
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 - 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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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 - 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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare management, business administration)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing staff
- Significant managerial experience in a large and complex organisation
- Proven experience in service improvement and development
- Proven experience in effective monitoring of national target compliance
- Proven experience in effective management of budgets and effective leadership of staff
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
Desirable
- Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic and operational plans
- Experience of working within a trauma & orthopaedics or other similar clinical service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent staff management skills including performance management and training
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with senior levels within the organisation
- Ability to work co-operatively with other management teams and develop effective working relationships within the directorate
- Quality focussed, innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure, self-motivate and use own initiative
- Ability to negotiate and influence staff at all levels, including medical staff
- Ability to adapt rapidly to work with different services and teams
Desirable
- Understanding of the specific challenges facing trauma & orthopaedic services
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly to a range of audiences including clinicians, patients and senior managers
- Experience of presenting information effectively at senior management level
Desirable
- Experience of leading on complaint responses or sensitive patient communications
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and managing staff, including performance management, appraisal and development
- Commitment to own continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to staff
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of current issues and practices within the NHS
- Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Flexibility to work occasional early or late hours to support service needs
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare management, business administration)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing staff
- Significant managerial experience in a large and complex organisation
- Proven experience in service improvement and development
- Proven experience in effective monitoring of national target compliance
- Proven experience in effective management of budgets and effective leadership of staff
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
Desirable
- Proven experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic and operational plans
- Experience of working within a trauma & orthopaedics or other similar clinical service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent staff management skills including performance management and training
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with senior levels within the organisation
- Ability to work co-operatively with other management teams and develop effective working relationships within the directorate
- Quality focussed, innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure, self-motivate and use own initiative
- Ability to negotiate and influence staff at all levels, including medical staff
- Ability to adapt rapidly to work with different services and teams
Desirable
- Understanding of the specific challenges facing trauma & orthopaedic services
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly to a range of audiences including clinicians, patients and senior managers
- Experience of presenting information effectively at senior management level
Desirable
- Experience of leading on complaint responses or sensitive patient communications
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and managing staff, including performance management, appraisal and development
- Commitment to own continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to staff
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of current issues and practices within the NHS
- Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Flexibility to work occasional early or late hours to support service needs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Jonathan Davidson
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-8393901-A
Job locations
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
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