Cancer Service Improvement Lead (SIL)

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Post Holder will work as a valuable member of the Cancer Management Team, and be responsible for the delivery of quality improvements in the provision of Cancer Services. The post holder will have a particular focus on achieving the national Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) standards and will work autonomously to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of transformation projects. They will provide support to the General Manager/Lead Cancer Manager, by facilitating operational improvements in cancer pathways, and contributing to the day to day optimisation of service delivery. The Post Holder will work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the trust, and within the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance (WY&H CA). They will contribute to the 'West Yorkshire & Harrogate Improvement Collaborative Network' by taking the lead for specific system wide improvement projects, ensuring consistency of approach and fostering shared learning.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Service Improvement Lead for Cancer Services are to:

To deliver locally determined quality improvement activities within the scope and direction of the WY&H Cancer Improvement Collaborative
Use improvement methodology to improve organisation and flow of cancer pathways, implement pathway action plans to deliver optimal care and experience for patient
To ensure patient engagement and co-production should be central to improvement activities
To monitor improvements through our key metrics for system-wide success for this initiative (the 62-day CWT standard, 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard together with sentinel questions from the Cancer Patient Experience Survey)
To work across a 'WY&H Improvement Collaborative network' in a consistent and transparent way
To lead specific system wide improvement projects ensuring consistency of approach and foster shared learning and collaboration across organisations
To support the General Manager/Lead Cancer Manager in the operational delivery of cancer services including Haematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care

About us

Over recent years cancer services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have performed well above the national average for patient experience. In 2019, our care was rated 9.1 as part of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, and has contributed greatly to the Trust's 'Outstanding Care' CQC rating in 2019. We are seeking an enthusiastic, engaging individual who will proactively contribute to HDFT attaining high standards across four areas: Best Outcomes, Local Care Provision, The HDFT Experience and Raising the Profile of Cancer and our Cancer Services.

The successful candidate will be based at Harrogate District Hospital, the main site for Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, rated one of HSJ's Top 100 Places to Work!

Date posted

28 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-3889A-IS-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description or contact Emma Radcliffe, General Manager on 07787666260 for more details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description or contact Emma Radcliffe, General Manager on 07787666260 for more details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post-graduate level or equivalent
Degree level or equivalent

Desirable

Project management qualification or equilalent

Exerience

Essential

Operational experience within an complex multi-professional organisation
Successfully motivating workforce and negotiating change
Experience of leading with initiative and working independently to take projects forwards
Experience of data analysis / audit to underpin and evaluate change

Desirable

3+ years experience of working within cancer services

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of national cancer agenda and ambitions

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

High degree of emotional intelligence and resilience
Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post-graduate level or equivalent
Degree level or equivalent

Desirable

Project management qualification or equilalent

Exerience

Essential

Operational experience within an complex multi-professional organisation
Successfully motivating workforce and negotiating change
Experience of leading with initiative and working independently to take projects forwards
Experience of data analysis / audit to underpin and evaluate change

Desirable

3+ years experience of working within cancer services

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of national cancer agenda and ambitions

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

High degree of emotional intelligence and resilience
Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills

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).

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