Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic project manager to join the Urology Department at UCLH and the Royal Free London for a fixed term funded post up to 31st March 2026. It is expected that the postholder will be based 2 days a week at UCLH, 2 days a week at Royal Free with the remaining day flexible at either site or WFH.You will be joining two of the largest urology departments in the UK providing a range of highly complex urology service across multiple sub-specialities. You will be responsible for delivering on a range of complex projects focussed on improving efficiency in urological cancer patient pathways, including renal, prostrate, bladder, penile and testicular cancer.This post is funded by the North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) and is hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NCLCA work to promote early diagnosis, optimise pathways, reduce variation, provide personalised support for patients and build service resilience. As part of its programme of support for and transformation in cancer services, NCLCA supports embedded posts in each multi-specialty trust in NCL.
Main duties of the job
The Urology Senior Project Manager role is an exciting position for an individual who brings excellent stakeholder engagement skills and service improvement skills as well as a sound understanding of the NHS and cancer, and of the issues affecting patients with cancer.
We are seeking someone with enthusiasm and skills in developing and supporting others which make you a compassionate and empowering team member. You will bring dynamism, positivity, and a collaborative attitude to UCLH and RFL.
The post holders will work closely with the General Managers and senior leadership team across UCLH and RFL to deliver a programme of change across Urology at both sites.
The main duties of the Senior Project Manager are:o Clinical engagement - To establish effective working relationships with, among others, consultants and clinical nurse specialists, and to promote collaboration across professional and departmental boundaries,o Change management - To facilitate the development of improved patient pathways, through the application of best practice and service improvement methods,o Project management and delivery - To develop and implement projects with clinical and operational teams,o Communications - To actively engage, inform and influence key stakeholders.
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.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
61,927 to 68,676 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-6403
Job locations
UCLH at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)
16-18 Westmoreland Street,
London
W1G 8PH
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
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? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
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 & Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to a higher degree or significant equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
• Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
• Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to services.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
• Experience of management within the NHS
• Experience of strategic planning and leading decision making in prioritisation of complex workflows

Desirable

• Experience of effective financial management

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
• Project management skills
• Evidence of ability to identify and achieve goals, with a focus on a sector wide impact

Other Requirements
Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
• 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
• Being familiar with and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to a higher degree or significant equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
• Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
• Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to services.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
• Experience of management within the NHS
• Experience of strategic planning and leading decision making in prioritisation of complex workflows

Desirable

• Experience of effective financial management

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
• Project management skills
• Evidence of ability to identify and achieve goals, with a focus on a sector wide impact

Other Requirements
Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
• 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
• Being familiar with and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.