Job summary
The Wessex Cancer Alliance (hosted by UHS from 1st December 2023) works across the geography of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with the constituent organisations to improve outcomes and experiences for people with cancer.
We are looking for a project manager to work alongside teams to support the personalised care agenda across cancer pathways, spanning all care settings. The post holder will form part of a small team within the WCA Personalised Care Programme and will hold their own portfolio of projects they will manage and support. The post holder should be a self-starter and will need to work collaboratively with various stakeholders across the NHS in primary, secondary and community care, ICBs, other organisations and with experts by experience. The role will aim to facilitate and ensure a coordinated effort to enable the integration of meaningful, personalised support for people with cancer in Wessex.
This post may suit a clinician with experience in quality improvement/project management who wants to expand their experience in a new role, alternatively, applications would be welcomed from experienced project managers. An interest in personalised care is essential.
For further information contact: Stephanie Heath (Programme Manager for Personalised Care - stephanie.heath5@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five Acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOU WILL DO
Working alongside colleagues from across Wessex, you will lead and be responsible for a number of projects aligned with the Wessex Cancer Alliances objectives. You will need a high degree of motivational skill, working closely with colleagues at all levels in the organisation, clinical and non-clinical and where appropriate the wider healthcare community. You will need experience in influencing behaviour, in often challenging situations, presentation skills and the ability to prepare reports.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Someone who is passionate about improving cancer services and outcomes, and who has knowledge of project management with a track record of managing successful change. Interest in personalised care is essential due to the nature of the project work involved. The individual will be working with a wide range of stakeholders and will therefore require good communication and listening skills, teamwork and people skills to make and sustain key relationships, facilitation and presentation skills to ensure key messages are communicated effectively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOU WILL DO
Working alongside colleagues from across Wessex, you will lead and be responsible for a number of projects aligned with the Wessex Cancer Alliances objectives. You will need a high degree of motivational skill, working closely with colleagues at all levels in the organisation, clinical and non-clinical and where appropriate the wider healthcare community. You will need experience in influencing behaviour, in often challenging situations, presentation skills and the ability to prepare reports.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Someone who is passionate about improving cancer services and outcomes, and who has knowledge of project management with a track record of managing successful change. Interest in personalised care is essential due to the nature of the project work involved. The individual will be working with a wide range of stakeholders and will therefore require good communication and listening skills, teamwork and people skills to make and sustain key relationships, facilitation and presentation skills to ensure key messages are communicated effectively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of further training/study/leadership courses
Desirable
- QSIR college associate
- Project or change management training
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique or relevant experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Proven track record in project management experience
- Facilitation of multi-professional groups
- Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others
- Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience
- Report writing skills and experience
- Ability to analyse complex problems in detail, interpret complex information, and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to lead project teams to effect change in rapidly changing environments, to achieve agreed goals
- Knowledge and application of quality improvement and service redesign tools and techniques
Desirable
- Working knowledge of more than one methodology
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
- Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment
- Teaching experience
- Experience of action learning sets
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of further training/study/leadership courses
Desirable
- QSIR college associate
- Project or change management training
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique or relevant experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Proven track record in project management experience
- Facilitation of multi-professional groups
- Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others
- Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience
- Report writing skills and experience
- Ability to analyse complex problems in detail, interpret complex information, and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to lead project teams to effect change in rapidly changing environments, to achieve agreed goals
- Knowledge and application of quality improvement and service redesign tools and techniques
Desirable
- Working knowledge of more than one methodology
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
- Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment
- Teaching experience
- Experience of action learning sets
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
