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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

General Manager

Description

The General Manager is responsible for the operational management of Theatres, Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management Services within the division and delivery of performance targets including finance, activity and workforce.

The General Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director, Clinical Leads and Matron, as well as members of their clinical and managerial teams, to provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure services continue to improve and develop.

Key priorities for the role include:

  • Operational, strategic, financial and personnel leadership of the Theatres, Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management directorate
  • Delivery of the NHNN Theatre Productivity Programme
  • Strong financial management in delivery of Improving Value Schemes and clear budgetary management
  • Continue to improve Pain Management performance against elective access standards

The successful candidate will have significant demonstrable experience in management and within the NHS, as well as experience of service redesign and development, effective management of budget, and a proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans.

The salary for this role is £75,328 to £86,114 a year, and it is a fixed-term contract for 11 months.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9309-26-1011

Apply on University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust