About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious operational leader to join the Cancer & Haematology Clinical Board as General Manager for Oncology Services.
This senior leadership role will be responsible for the operational management, performance and strategic development of a portfolio of oncology services, working within one of the largest and most complex specialist cancer centres in the North East and Cumbria. Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations, the postholder will work in partnership with clinical, nursing and scientific leaders to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services whilst achieving demanding operational, workforce and financial objectives.
Interview Date Monday 02 November 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading service transformation, recovery and improvement programmes across oncology services. They will provide visible leadership to multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development and delivery of the Clinical Board's strategy, ensuring services are sustainable, high performing and responsive to the needs of patients and staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NHS manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a proven track record of delivering complex operational change and is passionate about improving cancer services and patient outcomes.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
The General Manager will provide operational leadership across oncology services and will:
Lead the delivery of operational performance standards, ensuring patients receive timely access to high-quality cancer care and treatment. Be accountable for the operational management of oncology services, including capacity, workforce, quality, productivity and financial performance. Work collaboratively with Clinical Directors, Lead Nurses, Matrons and service leads to deliver service improvement, innovation and transformation programmes. Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans to support the future sustainability and growth of oncology services. Drive delivery of performance trajectories, recovery plans and improvement initiatives, using data and intelligence to identify opportunities and manage risks. Lead on the management of delegated budgets, cost improvement programmes and resource utilisation, ensuring delivery of financial objectives whilst maintaining quality and safety. Provide leadership for non-medical staff within the service portfolio, supporting workforce development, staff engagement, recruitment, retention and wellbeing. Ensure robust governance arrangements are in place, including the effective management of incidents, complaints, risks, audits and service assurance processes. Develop productive relationships with regional partners, commissioners, the Northern Cancer Alliance and internal corporate teams to support pathway improvement and service development. Deputise for the Director of Operations as required and provide expert operational advice to support decision making across the Clinical Board.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Degree level of education supplemented by postgraduate study and management or clinical experience to master's degree level or equivalent
Desirable
Professional qualification in management/leadership
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Successful track record and recent relevant experience as a manager within an NHS organisation Significant knowledge and understanding of managing acute and community health care services Extensive knowledge of operational, people and financial management Evidence of effectively managing clinical services and change Evidence of budgetary and staff management experience Evidence of continuing professional development Well-developed understanding of health service issues Understanding of key performance targets, measures, clinical and corporate governance requirements
Desirable
Specialty specific knowledge and experience
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Skilled negotiator Effective report writing skills IT skills - significant proficiency in use of MS Office Suite and other IT systems
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)