Divisional Clinical Director | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Divisional Clinical Director. This 3-year fixed-term leadership position involves providing strategic and clinical leadership, facilitating communication with clinical services, and promoting diversity within the workforce. Candidates should show a strong commitment to the institution's core values. The role is essential in enhancing patient care and collaboration across divisions. Applications are invited online, with the closing date on 22 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Trust values.
• Champion inclusivity and diversity for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Division working in partnership with the Divisional Manager.
• Facilitate two-way communication with those leading and providing the clinical services.
• Lead and collaborate with other Divisions to deliver on shared objectives.

Job description

The Divisional Clinical Director role at UCLH is a 3-year fixed term leadership position, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option of an additional second term. The time commitment required will be agreed between the successful candidate and the medical director as part of a review of their overall job plan.

About UCLH

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Divisional Clinical Director will:

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Division working in partnership with the Divisional Manager;
• Facilitate two‑way communication with those leading and providing the clinical services, senior Trust management, and key external partners to ensure strategies are aligned;
• Lead within the Division and collaborate with other Divisions across the Medicine Board and the wider Trust to deliver on shared objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Trust values;
• Champion inclusivity and diversity for all staff.

Application Process

Applications for this exciting opportunity must be submitted online, including a supporting statement explaining why you would like to be considered for this role and the leadership skills and experience that you would bring to this position. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

About the Sites

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

Other Information

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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.