Project Support Officer
The Christie NHS FT
The closing date is 25 September 2024
Job summary
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Project Support Officers to work on an exciting agenda.
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance wants more people than ever to reduce their risk of developing cancer.For those diagnosed,we want to improve survival outcomes and experiencesthrough earlier diagnosis, better treatment and supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer.
Our Alliance brings together clinical and managerial leaders from health and social care organisations across the region, alongside patient representatives and other partners, including VCSFE (voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise) organisations.We also collaborate with the thriving research bodies in Greater Manchester. By bringing together world-class researchers, clinicians and operational delivery, we have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
We are looking to recruit a Project Support Officers to support the Early Diagnosis, Primary Care and Health Inequalities team.
This is an exciting time for applicants with significant experience in a similar administrative or project support officer role to join our team.
The posts are full-time although flexible working will be considered. The contract will be until 31st March 2026. Secondment requests will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The Project Support Officers will provide comprehensive administrative and project support for several projects, which will include accurate record keeping, progress updates, preparing and administrating meetings, communications including updating the website/social media and organising education/engagement events.
You must be proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel and have excellent multitasking and prioritising skills. In addition, you must have good attention to detail and work with regard to the need for diplomacy and confidentiality.
We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, hosted by, and based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust but working on behalf of all Greater Manchester stakeholders in this programme.
It is important that when required, the post holder is able to travel across Greater Manchester.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Date posted
04 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-85732-GMC-MS
Job locations
Early Diagnosis - E00926
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Early Diagnosis - E00926
Manchester
M20 4BX