Job summary
East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager, primarily to manage the implementation of Rapid Diagnostic Services (RDS) to support improvement of suspected cancer pathways. This role requires an excellent understanding of project management methodology and a good awareness of the national, regional and local cancer agenda.
Hours per week: 37.5
Permanent Fixed Term 24 Months
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced project manager to support an exciting programme of work that will enable us to introduce rapid diagnostic services to our suspected cancer pathways in line with the national, regional and local cancer agenda.
The Project Manager is a key leadership role with pan-Directorate responsibility for leading and providing assurance on delivery of key work streams within the programme. They will work closely with the Trust's Lead Cancer Nurse and will be the key link to external bodies such as the Cheshire & Mersey and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager to be involved in service improvement initiatives to support the delivery of cancer services.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information athttps://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Suitable post-graduate management qualification
- Knowledge of the national cancer strategy/agenda/work programme
- Strong Project Management experience
- Evidence of service development/improvement initiatives and change in practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Lean methodology
- Prince 2/Project management qualification
- Specific project management experience relating to cancer in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skill
- Experience of delivering presentations to inform and influence practice
- Good people management skills
- Ability to lead meetings and discussions with teams across the health community
- Advanced IT skills used for developing project plans etc
- Ability to prioritise own work, across the Trust, liasing with other staff and teams
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Suitable post-graduate management qualification
- Knowledge of the national cancer strategy/agenda/work programme
- Strong Project Management experience
- Evidence of service development/improvement initiatives and change in practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Lean methodology
- Prince 2/Project management qualification
- Specific project management experience relating to cancer in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skill
- Experience of delivering presentations to inform and influence practice
- Good people management skills
- Ability to lead meetings and discussions with teams across the health community
- Advanced IT skills used for developing project plans etc
- Ability to prioritise own work, across the Trust, liasing with other staff and teams
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Additional information
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).
