Job summary
BNSSG Integrated Care Board (ICB) are delighted to recruit to the role of Improving Cancer Journey Programme Manager (Macmillan) on an 18 month fixed-term contract.
This exciting opportunity will bring the successful applicant into the Cancer Team in the ICB and will work across the BNSSG ICS footprint, to lead work focused on improving cancer outcomes and quality of life for our population, by reducing inequalities and supporting a unified approach to care delivery.
The post holder will lead the integration and improvement of the Cancer journey and drive improvement on cancer outcomes and quality of life for our population by bringing together partners and services from across the BNSSG footprint and driving forward plans to support sustainable change.
This role in BNSSG ICB, has been made possible by a partnership with and funding from Macmillan Cancer Support.
Main duties of the job
The Improving Cancer Journey Programme Manager - Macmillan, will join the ICB Cancer Team and work across the BNSSG ICS footprint, to lead work focused on improving cancer outcomes and quality of life for our population, by reducing inequalities and supporting a unified approach to care delivery.
The Programme Manager will promote synergistic working within the ICS and existing alliances, community leaders, councils, service users and VCSE to bring together services, both commissioned and voluntary to support a patient centric approach to care delivery across BNSSG ICS.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks include:
Developing and implementing plans and actions that will improve the cancer journey for the population of BNSSG.
Establishing a steering group to guide work and priorities.
Mapping and scoping existing support services to identify good practice, gaps and areas for improvement.
Strengthening existing relationships across ICS partner organisations.
Developing supportive, proactive Networks and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Working with primary care to develop of the role of the Cancer Care Coordinator, which will support the navigation of opportunities and support to ensure that patients receive seamless delivery of care throughout their cancer journey in primary care.
Improving the cancer journey for the population of BNSSG.
Strengthening existing relationships across ICS partner organisations.
Developing supportive, proactive Networks and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
Establishing a steering group to guide work and priorities.
Mapping and scoping existing support services to identify good practice, gaps and areas for improvement.
Working with primary care to develop the role of the Cancer Care Coordinator, which will support the navigation of opportunities and support to ensure that patients receive seamless delivery of care throughout their cancer journey in primary care.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Directorate and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks include:
Developing and implementing plans and actions that will improve the cancer journey for the population of BNSSG.
Establishing a steering group to guide work and priorities.
Mapping and scoping existing support services to identify good practice, gaps and areas for improvement.
Strengthening existing relationships across ICS partner organisations.
Developing supportive, proactive Networks and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Working with primary care to develop of the role of the Cancer Care Coordinator, which will support the navigation of opportunities and support to ensure that patients receive seamless delivery of care throughout their cancer journey in primary care.
Improving the cancer journey for the population of BNSSG.
Strengthening existing relationships across ICS partner organisations.
Developing supportive, proactive Networks and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
Establishing a steering group to guide work and priorities.
Mapping and scoping existing support services to identify good practice, gaps and areas for improvement.
Working with primary care to develop the role of the Cancer Care Coordinator, which will support the navigation of opportunities and support to ensure that patients receive seamless delivery of care throughout their cancer journey in primary care.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Directorate and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas/ Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate education or equivalent experience / training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Robust understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Understanding of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHSE, the ICB and individual provider organisations.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Management Skills
Essential
- Abilities for financial and staff management.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas/ Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate education or equivalent experience / training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Robust understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Understanding of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHSE, the ICB and individual provider organisations.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Management Skills
Essential
- Abilities for financial and staff management.
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.
