About this role
Job summary
UCLH are seeking an outstanding leader for the largest Division in UCLH, which incorporates the UK's largest neuroscience centre and one of the largest neuroscience centres in the world.
We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and driven candidate to deliver upon the many opportunities this role as Assistant Divisional Manager presents.
Candidates should note that stakeholder assessment and interviews are planned for 7th September 2026.
Main duties of the job
As Assistant Divisional Manager, Queen Square, this role acts as the senior operational contact for the major programmes and projects across commercial, planning and performance and partnerships across Queen Square Division. Predominantly this role will be responsible for coordinating the operational aspects across these programmes of work, working alongside clinical and non-clinical team members to successfully manage continued improvement and leverage deliverables for patients treated at Queen Square. The role will work with stakeholders across the Division as well as external stakeholders such as UCL, charity partners (such as the National Brain Appeal and UCLH Charity), contractors, volunteers and local authorities. The role works to support delivery through the current operational teams and lead divisional oversight on hospital wide programmes of work.
The postholder will also support a variety of smaller projects within the Division, aligned with the recently refreshed Queen Square strategy, working alongside the Divisional Manager and the leadership team to provide senior operational input to ensure smooth and time-efficient delivery of these projects.
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.
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
High standard of written and spoken English Educated to Degree level Masters or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience) Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda
Experience Essential
Significant experience of operating at a senior operational level (band 8+) within the NHS or similar environment. Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives Significant knowledge and understanding gained through experience of: -Problem solving techniques -Change management techniques -Quality Improvement techniques -Stakeholder management and communications -Risk management and issue resolution -Experience of service redesign and development A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality Experience in managing budgets Experience of leading and developing quality assurance and improvement Experience of delivering capital projects as part of a multi-disciplinary/-professional project team
Skills and Abilities Essential
Organisational skills Decision-making skills Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales Able to prioritise objectives and workload Commitment to team working and to the development, empowerment and engagement of staff. Clear evidence of leadership potential, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team Able to build relationships with clinicians and at ease in a clinical environment Ability to problem solve Able to work flexibly across projects are required and deal with inheriting and managing ambiguity Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to influence colleagues at a range of levels internally and externally
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 National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)