The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Programme Manager Lung Cancer Screening

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and coordination of the lungcancer screening programme in the Black Country. This involves ensuring provision, maintenanceand development of all aspects of the service in liaison with the Programme Manager and theClinical Director to ensure delivery of the highest quality patient centred care within the resourcesavailable.The post holder will be required to travel across all sites in the Black Country.

Main duties of the job

Lead the project management, development and delivery of specific projects within the screening programme.

Collaborate with finance departments to ensure the programme is delivered accordingly to agreed budgets

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure their support for and involvement in the implementation of the programme.

Ensure compliance with the Trust's information management policies and procedures.

Maintain knowledge of developments and legislation relevant to the portfolio, ensuring that each project reflects current professional guidance and standards.

Exercise autonomy and initiative in managing projects

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Funded by national programme funds, West Midlands Cancer Alliance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0625-7219742

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital - multiple sites across The Black Country

Pensnett Road,

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent career path experience.

Desirable

  • PRINCE2 Foundation / Managing Successful Programmes Foundation / equivalent project management qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant experience of project management.
  • Knowledge of project management principles, techniques and tools.
  • Experience in a Healthcare environment.
  • In-depth working knowledge of the UK healthcare sector and its regulation.
  • Experience of managing and reporting project progress, risks and issues through appropriate logs and highlight / exception reports.
  • Experience of developing PIDs, EQIAs, and outline business cases.
  • Experience of coordinating and chairing meetings.
  • Experience of developing and leading stakeholder engagement workshops.

PLANNING & ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Proficient in detailed project planning, including identifying necessary activities, timelines, and resources.
  • Proven ability to prioritise workload and make informed decisions with incomplete information.

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

Essential

  • Exceptional relationship management skills.
  • Proficient in preparing and producing concise communications for a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Skilled in providing and receiving complex, sensitive, and contentious information.
  • Ability to adapt communication style based on the stakeholder.
  • Committed to collaborative working.

ANALYTICAL & JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

  • Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
  • Numerate, with excellent analytical skills including ability to use Excel to analyse and present complex quantitative data.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Capable of working independently, managing tight and frequently changing deadlines.
  • Demonstrates tenacity with strong self-belief, drive, enthusiasm, and the stamina to achieve goals and follow through on commitments.
  • Effective under pressure, adapting to rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Self-confident and highly motivated.
  • Punctual and flexible with working hours when necessary.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Excellent keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel across sites within the Black Country.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND TRUST VALUES

Essential

  • Capable of delivering safe, caring, and effective services.
  • Upholds values and behaviors that reflect the Trust's principles of Care, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and their contributions are valued.
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent career path experience.

Desirable

  • PRINCE2 Foundation / Managing Successful Programmes Foundation / equivalent project management qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant experience of project management.
  • Knowledge of project management principles, techniques and tools.
  • Experience in a Healthcare environment.
  • In-depth working knowledge of the UK healthcare sector and its regulation.
  • Experience of managing and reporting project progress, risks and issues through appropriate logs and highlight / exception reports.
  • Experience of developing PIDs, EQIAs, and outline business cases.
  • Experience of coordinating and chairing meetings.
  • Experience of developing and leading stakeholder engagement workshops.

PLANNING & ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Proficient in detailed project planning, including identifying necessary activities, timelines, and resources.
  • Proven ability to prioritise workload and make informed decisions with incomplete information.

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

Essential

  • Exceptional relationship management skills.
  • Proficient in preparing and producing concise communications for a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Skilled in providing and receiving complex, sensitive, and contentious information.
  • Ability to adapt communication style based on the stakeholder.
  • Committed to collaborative working.

ANALYTICAL & JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

  • Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
  • Numerate, with excellent analytical skills including ability to use Excel to analyse and present complex quantitative data.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Capable of working independently, managing tight and frequently changing deadlines.
  • Demonstrates tenacity with strong self-belief, drive, enthusiasm, and the stamina to achieve goals and follow through on commitments.
  • Effective under pressure, adapting to rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Self-confident and highly motivated.
  • Punctual and flexible with working hours when necessary.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Excellent keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel across sites within the Black Country.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND TRUST VALUES

Essential

  • Capable of delivering safe, caring, and effective services.
  • Upholds values and behaviors that reflect the Trust's principles of Care, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and their contributions are valued.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital - multiple sites across The Black Country

Pensnett Road,

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital - multiple sites across The Black Country

Pensnett Road,

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Operations CCCS

Amandeep Kaur Ting-Nahal

amandeep.tung-nahal@nhs.net

0384456111

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Funded by national programme funds, West Midlands Cancer Alliance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0625-7219742

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital - multiple sites across The Black Country

Pensnett Road,

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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