University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Project Manager

The closing date is 19 June 2025

Job summary

The post-holder will be responsible for managing projects in the NCL Cancer Alliance Primary Care portfolio including:COMPASS (Community Pharmacy Assessment for Barrett's Oesophagus and Reflux Symptoms)NCLCA is working on a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funded innovation project to support the early diagnosis of cancer. The COMPASS Project aims to identify undiagnosed patients with Barrett's oesophagus (BO) and early-stage oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) in pharmacy settings and through community outreach.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for: Design and implementation of a diagnostic pathway for capsule sponge endoscopy across multiple healthcare organisations (community pharmacy, general practice, voluntary and community organisations, Community Diagnostic Centres, and secondary care) Supporting diagnosis and case finding of BO/OAC symptoms in at-risk populations in community settings Reducing health inequalities in BO/OAC detection Utilising data and analytics to target interventions Ensuring effective clinical and patient engagementCancer Clinical Coding Minimum Dataset (MDS)Accurate and consistent clinical coding is essential for improving cancer care in primary care settings. The Cancer Clinical Coding Minimum Dataset (MDS) provides a structured framework for capturing key data across the cancer pathway. The Senior Project Manager will support the clinical lead in implementing the MDS to improve coding practice.

Due to the project go-live date, an ability to make an immediate start would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

Project Leadershipo Manage COMPASS Project implementation across pharmacy settings, community diagnostics centres, and primary/secondary careo Implement Cancer Clinical Coding Minimum DatasetPharmacy Engagemento Establish engagement/training programme with participating pharmacieso Develop relationships with pharmacy teams at individual/ICB levelso Create mechanisms for patient identification data utilisationDiagnostic Pathway Developmento Coordinate capsule sponge testing implementation across pharmacies and CDCso Establish clear referral processes for further investigationHealth Inequalities & Outreacho Develop strategies for under-served populationso Address testing service access barrierso Partner with communities to raise symptom awarenesso Monitor engagement across demographic groupsData and Analyticso Support data collection systems implementationo Ensure data governance and information-sharing complianceo Work with analysts on data interpretation for actionable insightso Use evidence to guide project implementationPublic/Patient Involvemento Engage with relevant groups and service user representativeso Incorporate public/patient perspectives into project design and delivery

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6389

Job locations

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

  • High standard of written and spoken English
  • Project management qualification or significant experience equivalent to a Masters level
  • Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services
  • Degree or equivalent (or able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, its structures, processes and targets

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care
  • Knowledge and experience of project management tools (such as PRINCE 2 or MSP)

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
  • Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
  • Experience of effective financial management
  • Significant experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
  • Proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans

Desirable

  • Experience of working with partners and stakeholders to deliver sensitive changes to services
  • Experience of management within the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly skilled in multidisciplinary working, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
  • Project management skills, with a track record of successful delivery
  • Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
  • Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
  • Record of successful line management, and team leadership desirable
  • A sound understanding of the issues affecting patients with cancer, and the ability to engage them effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Commitment to quality with an innovative mindset and a solutions-focused approach

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Commitment to professional development of self and others
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to the UCLH Trust values
  • Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

  • High standard of written and spoken English
  • Project management qualification or significant experience equivalent to a Masters level
  • Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services
  • Degree or equivalent (or able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, its structures, processes and targets

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care
  • Knowledge and experience of project management tools (such as PRINCE 2 or MSP)

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
  • Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
  • Experience of effective financial management
  • Significant experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
  • Proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans

Desirable

  • Experience of working with partners and stakeholders to deliver sensitive changes to services
  • Experience of management within the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly skilled in multidisciplinary working, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
  • Project management skills, with a track record of successful delivery
  • Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
  • Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
  • Record of successful line management, and team leadership desirable
  • A sound understanding of the issues affecting patients with cancer, and the ability to engage them effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Commitment to quality with an innovative mindset and a solutions-focused approach

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Commitment to professional development of self and others
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to the UCLH Trust values
  • Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Manager (Planning and Resources)

Jane East

jane.east1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6389

Job locations

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH


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