Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pan-organisational approach to service and pathway improvement in cancer services.
The Cancer Services team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a project manager to support the delivery of our cancer improvement programme. Based within the cancer services team the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of key improvement projects that will drive quality and performance improvement in cancer services across multiple divisions and services at West Herts. One of the key projects will be Targeted Lung Health Checks as part of the national roll out.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and show case skills in managing change and delivering exciting improvements across cancer pathways.
Main duties of the job
Working across divisions, the post holder will hold a portfolio of projects within the Cancer Improvement Programme and be expected to work closely with operational, clinical and nursing leads to deliver agree improvement plans and to implement changes to services and across pathways.
You will be expected to work autonomously, establishing relationships with key stakeholders and working within a project management framework to deliver plans at pace to generate change and improved performance.
A key component of the role will also be to establish and maintain good governance and processes regarding project and programme co-ordination, ensuring there is control and consistency to all of the projects within the programme.
This role would suit those with experience of service change and change management, seeking to expand and develop their skills in service improvement and project management.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for co-ordinating and communication with project stakeholders including operational managers, clinical leads, front line staff, patients and carers
- Provide facilitation for project team meetings as well as supporting the delivery and facilitation of larger events
- Provide leadership in setting timescales, managing project milestones and overall successful project completion for specific projects within own portfolio
- Regularly collect, analyse and present data for improvement in a variety of formats
- Support the project teams in the use of data for improvement, monitoring, measuring and making improvements in services and identifying when changes are not delivering anticipated results, escalating concerns and helping resolve to meet project aims
- Generate project specific reports at agreed time points
- Ensure that all projects within the improvement programme are provided with the appropriate level of implementation support throughout the project lifecycle and be flexible in accommodating what support is required, with direction if required from the Cancer Improvement Programme Manager and / or Head of Cancer and Palliative Care
- Ensure that there is detailed programme of work that drives the progress of projects and subsequently the implementation of the project
- Identify and manage day-to-day project actions, issues, risks, dependencies and changes for projects within own portfolio
- Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence
- Participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a Personal Development Plan in conjunction with the Programme Manager or Head of Cancer and Palliative Care
- Ensure that effective Clinical and Corporate Governance systems are embedded into any change process introduced across the Trust.
- Support service leads to undertake risk and equality impact assessments, in relation to current projects and proposed developments.
- Develop services in line with the principles and models agreed from any pilots undertaken, local innovation, best practice and national standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for co-ordinating and communication with project stakeholders including operational managers, clinical leads, front line staff, patients and carers
- Provide facilitation for project team meetings as well as supporting the delivery and facilitation of larger events
- Provide leadership in setting timescales, managing project milestones and overall successful project completion for specific projects within own portfolio
- Regularly collect, analyse and present data for improvement in a variety of formats
- Support the project teams in the use of data for improvement, monitoring, measuring and making improvements in services and identifying when changes are not delivering anticipated results, escalating concerns and helping resolve to meet project aims
- Generate project specific reports at agreed time points
- Ensure that all projects within the improvement programme are provided with the appropriate level of implementation support throughout the project lifecycle and be flexible in accommodating what support is required, with direction if required from the Cancer Improvement Programme Manager and / or Head of Cancer and Palliative Care
- Ensure that there is detailed programme of work that drives the progress of projects and subsequently the implementation of the project
- Identify and manage day-to-day project actions, issues, risks, dependencies and changes for projects within own portfolio
- Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence
- Participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a Personal Development Plan in conjunction with the Programme Manager or Head of Cancer and Palliative Care
- Ensure that effective Clinical and Corporate Governance systems are embedded into any change process introduced across the Trust.
- Support service leads to undertake risk and equality impact assessments, in relation to current projects and proposed developments.
- Develop services in line with the principles and models agreed from any pilots undertaken, local innovation, best practice and national standards.
Person Specification
Applications will be shortlisted against the person specification
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Applications will be shortlisted against the person specification
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
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.
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
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).
