Job summary
The Trust and The Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated RDS Pathway Improvement Manager. As part of the Alliance and Trust team, you will be responsible for supporting the work of the TVCA/Trusts RDS implementation programme, with a specific focus on improving earlier and faster diagnosis.
This is an exciting time for both the Trust and the TVCA. The publication of the Long-Term Plan for the NHS provides us with an opportunity to progress the work of the Cancer Alliance in supporting Trusts in improving earlier and faster diagnosis of cancer and in this instance, onward referral of non-cancer symptoms where identified.
Main duties of the job
As the RDS Pathway Improvement Manager, the post holder will work as part of a capable and dynamic team to deliver the priorities set out in the NHS Long-Term Plan alongside recovering cancer services from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The post holder will work extensively with internal and external stakeholders, therefore an understanding of healthcare delivery across systems is essential and cancer specific knowledge an advantage, however, not essential. This main aim of this role is the implementation of the 7 key principles of an RDC.
About us
You will be flexible, approachable, creative and dynamic. You should be able to work autonomously, to tight deadlines and also in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders within a fast paced and demanding environment.
You must have excellent communication, analytical report writing and presentation skills. You must be a skilled project/improvement manager, with robust project management experience including previous experience of delivering significant change in complex environments.
You will be officially based on site however in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic will be able to work from home on a flexible basis as agreed, hence we are flexible on location, noting the candidate would be required to travel as and when needed to. When safe to do so, the post-holder will be required to travel to trusts or meetings within the Thames Valley region as agreed with the TVCA RDS Implementation Programme Manager (TVCA) and Lyndel Moore Cancer Services Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to lead, co-ordinate and deliver the implementation of the RDS and re-design work programme at Trust level for the proposed development of the Rapid Diagnostics Services. The aim of this development is to ensure provision of sustainable rapid diagnostic services across the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) footprint.
Please see attached full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to lead, co-ordinate and deliver the implementation of the RDS and re-design work programme at Trust level for the proposed development of the Rapid Diagnostics Services. The aim of this development is to ensure provision of sustainable rapid diagnostic services across the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) footprint.
Please see attached full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level within Cancer Services
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in ant subject such as health leadership or project/programme management
- Professional qualification in Project Management or equivalent experience e.g. PRINCE2 certification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management experience, working within cancer services
- Proven experience of successful project management and the management of change (including service re-design projects)
- Evidence of analysis complex data, problem solving, planning and project management.
- Experience of writing successful business cases
- A good recent knowledge of NHS policy and developments pertinent to this area
- Proven history of successfully implementing and embedding change management.
- Experience of managing relationships with other organisations/working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- A clear pattern of career progression
- Practical understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) tools and approaches
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level and to communicate contentious information with confidence to an audience that might not always be receptive
- Well-developed presentation skills
- Evidence of developing good communication links with all the key stakeholders - including chairing a high-level meeting.
- Ability to facilitate decision making groups and to influence decision making
- oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
Desirable
- Commercial negotiation training
- Advanced IT skills including database management and planning/simulation systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level within Cancer Services
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in ant subject such as health leadership or project/programme management
- Professional qualification in Project Management or equivalent experience e.g. PRINCE2 certification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management experience, working within cancer services
- Proven experience of successful project management and the management of change (including service re-design projects)
- Evidence of analysis complex data, problem solving, planning and project management.
- Experience of writing successful business cases
- A good recent knowledge of NHS policy and developments pertinent to this area
- Proven history of successfully implementing and embedding change management.
- Experience of managing relationships with other organisations/working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- A clear pattern of career progression
- Practical understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) tools and approaches
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level and to communicate contentious information with confidence to an audience that might not always be receptive
- Well-developed presentation skills
- Evidence of developing good communication links with all the key stakeholders - including chairing a high-level meeting.
- Ability to facilitate decision making groups and to influence decision making
- oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
Desirable
- Commercial negotiation training
- Advanced IT skills including database management and planning/simulation systems.
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).
