Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Cancer Services to provide senior leadership across our cancer pathways. This is a key role within the Trust, responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe and effective cancer services for the populations we serve across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales.
Working closely with clinical leaders, divisional teams and system partners, you will lead the strategic and operational management of cancer services, driving improvement in performance, quality and patient experience in line with national cancer priorities.
*Please note face to face interviews are due to take place on 18th March 2026*
Main duties of the job
- The Head of Cancer Services is a senior operational and strategic leader responsible for the delivery, performance, quality, and continuous improvement of Cancer Services across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
- The post holder will provide visible, credible leadership across tumour sites and cancer pathways, ensuring delivery against national cancer standards, NHS Long Term Plan ambitions, and IntegratedCare System (ICS) priorities. They will lead transformation of cancer pathways to improve access, experience, outcomes, and productivity, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and governance.
- The role requires strong system leadership, effective partnership working with the West Midlands Cancer Alliance, commissioners, primary care, and voluntary sector partners, and the ability to leadcomplex change at scale.
About us
Why join SaTH?
SaTH is on a journey of improvement committed to delivering high-quality care and improving services for our local population. We offer:
- The opportunity to lead and shape cancer services at a senior level
- A supportive, values-led organisation focused on collaboration and improvement
- Access to leadership development and career progression opportunities
- Flexible working options where operationally possible
- The full range of NHS benefits, including pension and annual leave entitlements
If you are passionate about cancer services and ready to lead at scale within a complex and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent senior leadership experience)
Desirable
- Qualification in healthcare leadership, service improvement, or quality improvement
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior management experience (Band 8b/8c or equivalent) within the NHS
- Demonstrable success in delivering performance against national targets and standards
- Proven experience of leading cancer services or complex clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of working with a Cancer Alliance or at regional/system level
- Experience of CQC inspection and regulatory assurance processes
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent senior leadership experience)
Desirable
- Qualification in healthcare leadership, service improvement, or quality improvement
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior management experience (Band 8b/8c or equivalent) within the NHS
- Demonstrable success in delivering performance against national targets and standards
- Proven experience of leading cancer services or complex clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of working with a Cancer Alliance or at regional/system level
- Experience of CQC inspection and regulatory assurance processes
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
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).
