Deputy General Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent communication, management, and leadership skills to join our team as Deputy General Manager. The role involves supporting the General Manager with operational delivery, strategic business planning, and leadership across the CSU and Trust. You will partner with the management team to meet operational targets, maintain standards, control budgets, and oversee projects that drive service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for the General Manager as required.
• Oversee performance across modalities in line with DM01, cancer, RTT and other relevant standards.
• Lead projects supporting the CSU, including data analysis, AI trials, automation, pathway redevelopment, and financial improvement.
• Manage income and expenditure systems, ensuring activity is recorded and day‑to‑day spending is controlled.
• Develop business cases for service changes, new equipment, or additional posts.
• Challenge existing practices and incorporate progressive solutions into service plans.
• Identify and secure all income required to support service delivery.
• Ensure local and national policies are consistently interpreted and implemented within the CSU.
• Negotiate Service Level Agreements with external agencies.
• Identify business development opportunities and secure contractual agreements.
• Oversee and enable the operation of specialty/modality triumvirate management teams.
• Develop managerial capability through supervision, coaching, and mentorship.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient. Our vision is to provide specialist and integrated care, supported by our values – Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered – which guide everything we do.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience will be assessed against the responsibilities outlined above. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets, analyse data, and drive performance improvement within a healthcare setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure & Barring Service check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or salary threshold concessions for the Skilled Worker visa route.

Equal Opportunities

We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors and encourage applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

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