Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Cancer Performance Manager

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Job summary

The Cancer Services Performance Manager performs an essential function of the Trust with responsibility for ensuring cancer performances are recorded and reported according to National Cancer Waiting Times Guidance.

Providing senior support and expert knowledge to the team of Cancer Pathway Leads and Co-ordinators they will apply expert knowledge to improve cancer pathways and develop sustained service improvement.

They will assist in quality issues within the MDT and cancer pathways, ensuring high standards are sustained and cancer waiting time standards are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

11 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-5882018

Job locations

Dartford & Gravesham

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Educated to Master's level or equivalent level of experience
Management qualification or leadership training course
Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Advanced Excel qualifications

Experience

Essential

Minimum of three years' experience within healthcare setting in a managerial, leadership or clinical role
Experience of change management, workforce and service re-design acquired through training or experience
Experience of applying established improvement methods in local healthcare services
Evidence of leadership experience and staff management/supervision skills
Experience of working in a fast-moving and unpredictable environment
Ability to manage staff and supervise the effectiveness of their work

Desirable

Cancer Services experience
Experience of cancer tracking

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Educated to Master's level or equivalent level of experience
Management qualification or leadership training course
Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Advanced Excel qualifications

Experience

Essential

Minimum of three years' experience within healthcare setting in a managerial, leadership or clinical role
Experience of change management, workforce and service re-design acquired through training or experience
Experience of applying established improvement methods in local healthcare services
Evidence of leadership experience and staff management/supervision skills
Experience of working in a fast-moving and unpredictable environment
Ability to manage staff and supervise the effectiveness of their work

Desirable

Cancer Services experience
Experience of cancer tracking

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Dartford & Gravesham

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Dartford & Gravesham

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)