Deputy General Manager Cancer Care

Overview

In this role you will lead the Cancer Care Directorate to deliver safe, high-quality patient services across UHD. You will drive transformation of IP beds and services, aligning with Trust values, priorities, and performance targets. You will work across Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch sites, shaping future plans for cancer care and leading a wide range of professional and administrative teams. The position offers strategic impact within a merged, expanding Trust and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Directorate to ensure clinically safe, cost-effective patient services
• Oversee transformation initiatives, including IP beds and cross-site service changes
• Provide direct line management to a diverse set of professional and admin roles
• Collaborate with cross-site teams to implement Trust values and performance targets
• Support relocation or site moves in line with Trust/National terms and conditions
• Represent the Directorate in discussions about future plans and service development

Key requirements

• First degree or equivalent senior management experience
• Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience (desirable)
• Acute NHS hospital operational experience
• Extensive line management and problem-solving experience
• Budget management and delivery of Cost Improvement Schemes
• Awareness of the wider NHS Agenda
• Flexibility to meet service demands
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure

• drives for better outcomes
• finds new solutions
• able to work under pressure
• Budgetary management
• Delivery of Cost Improvement Schemes
• Operational experience in NHS hospitals

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