We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, effective, and efficient cancer care. We believe in continuous improvement and are committed to enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Cancer Programme Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery, performance management, and business oversight of our Cancer Services Admin Team. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that our services meet high standards and contribute to the development of long-term strategies aimed at transformational change.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience in operational management, ideally within cancer services or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities to build effective working relationships.
• The ability to develop and implement strategic plans for service improvement.

At Somerset Foundation Trust, you will be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to transformative changes in cancer care.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and would like a further discussion then please contact Rosie Edgerley, Cancer Programme Manager mailto:rosie.edgerley@somersetft.nhs.uk for a discussion.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Cancer Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring the operational delivery, performance, and management of Cancer Services, aiming to provide high-quality and efficient patient care. Key duties include:

• Supporting performance targets, developing service plans, and ensuring continuous service improvements. Responsible for managing the implementation of policies, national cancer guidelines, and long-term strategic plans.
• Leading transformation efforts, collaborating with clinicians and managers to meet cancer targets, and fostering teamwork to improve services. They will also work on staff management, including recruitment, performance reviews, and training.
• Monitoring cancer waiting times, managing performance data, and ensuring the achievement of cancer-related targets. They will work closely with teams to improve efficiency and ensure accurate data reporting.
• Managing the cancer services admin budget, developing business cases, contributing to financial planning, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Overseeing data collection for cancer audits, using software for performance reports, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of cancer-related data.
• Line managing the Cancer Services Admin Team, ensuring effective recruitment, attendance, and performance management.
• Building effective working relationships across teams, communicating complex information clearly, and ensuring that staff are aligned with NHS cancer policies.
• Travel across Trust locations

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experienceEvidence of continued professional developmentRecognised management qualification at postgraduate level and/or experience

Desirable

• Completion of project management skills course (eg PRINCE)Educated to Masters level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of Acute Sector with experience of working at senior management levelExperience of policy development, organisational change, service developmentExperience of leading a service and managing a teams and its developmentExperience of leading and delivering transformation/ change projectsWorking knowledge or delivering national cancer waiting time performance targetsExperience of contributing towards business case development and understanding the key requirements

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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