Job summary

The Strategy team is looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to support UCLH delivery of the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) programme of work. This is an exciting fixed term opportunity for a candidate to join the strategy team - a small team of motivated individuals who work in a variety of projects across UCLH and in support of a number of programmes with external partners.

The Senior Project Manager - MVCC will work in partnership with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This will require a collaborative approach with colleagues from all professional backgrounds, in provider and commissioning organisations, and an ability to work independently and flexibly to deliver progress against project objectives.

Interview date : 02/06/2026

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support and coordinate project activities, develop and manage project documentation, timelines and risks. Analytical thinking to process complex business information as well as excellent skills in stakeholder management will be needed due to the complexities of this programme.

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:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

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 informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Job description
Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Project management qualification or relevant project experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a management level within the NHS or similar environment
• Demonstrable NHS/ public sector experience and knowledge
• Experience of managing complex projects that cross multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experience of service redesign and development
• A proven record in successful leadership of complex operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
• Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis.
• A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic plans
• Experience of leadership of clinical services.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Ability to work with and through others
• Commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector.
• Demonstrable record of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills.
• IT literate.
• Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust

Desirable

• A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service

Communication

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills ranging from informal 1:1 discussions, formal presentations covering both oral and written skills.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Project management qualification or relevant project experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a management level within the NHS or similar environment
• Demonstrable NHS/ public sector experience and knowledge
• Experience of managing complex projects that cross multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experience of service redesign and development
• A proven record in successful leadership of complex operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
• Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis.
• A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic plans
• Experience of leadership of clinical services.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Ability to work with and through others
• Commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector.
• Demonstrable record of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills.
• IT literate.
• Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust

Desirable

• A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service

Communication

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills ranging from informal 1:1 discussions, formal presentations covering both oral and written skills.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

UCLH

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

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