Job summary
The Cancer Service Manager leads the Trust's delivery of the national Cancer Agenda, working with Trust leadership and Cancer Alliance partners to ensure cancer waiting time standards are met. The postholder provides expert advice on pathway improvement, oversees validation of performance data in line with national guidance, and ensures an effective business model is in place to support the Trust's cancer strategy.
They provide strategic and operational leadership to the Cancer Pathway Team, ensuring a robust infrastructure that supports high-quality cancer services and compliance with national and local objectives, including COSD requirements.
The role works closely with senior cancer leaders to implement the Trust's cancer strategy, support MDTs, and ensure equitable, high-quality care across all pathways. The postholder also drives service improvement programmes aligned to national and regional priorities, delivering efficiency and quality improvements. Patient involvement and co-production are embedded wherever new pathways or processes are developed.
Main duties of the job
Leadership and Management
To undertake first line management of the Cancer Data Capture Systems Manager, FDS Manager, Cancer Services Team Leaders. Cancer Management Team PA and oversee management of Cancer MDT co-ordinators & the Cancer Tracking/Performance Team prioritising work of the team to ensure performance indicators are met, delegating duties where needed.
To promote a high-performance culture and ensure that all staff in the Cancer Pathway Team are fully aware of the obligations and adhere to Trusts policies and procedures and have the ability to take remedial action, eg. Performance management and disciplinary action as appropriate.
To ensure the Cancer Pathway Team are prepared to respond to the change of service needs and Cancer Waiting Times targets.
Ensure there are effective communication systems across the Cancer Pathway Team to ensure that there is a free flow of information to maintain a co-ordinated approach to service delivery.
Ability to work with a wide and varied staff group to persuade, advise and negotiate change.
Ability to resolve conflict and influence positive outcomes for delivery of effective treatment and care.
Deputise for the Head of Cancer Services where required.
Creation of a culture where staff are actively involved in the decisions on how services are provided, improved and standards delivered.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent), or equivalent experience
- Recognised management qualification at certificate level or equivalent (or willing to work towards one)
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets
- Working knowledge of one or more hospital computer systems, eg InfoFlex , ICE, CAMIS, Nerve Centre.
- Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy of workload
- Excellent skills in collaborative working; able to build strong relationships with clinical leaders and professional groups
Desirable
- Working knowledge of national cancer datasets
- Knowledge of cancer agenda
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in an NHS management role - In depth experience of pathway target management
- Proven track of managing complex change whilst developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting
Desirable
- Experience of service planning process
- Experience with working with multidisciplinary teams
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent), or equivalent experience
- Recognised management qualification at certificate level or equivalent (or willing to work towards one)
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets
- Working knowledge of one or more hospital computer systems, eg InfoFlex , ICE, CAMIS, Nerve Centre.
- Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy of workload
- Excellent skills in collaborative working; able to build strong relationships with clinical leaders and professional groups
Desirable
- Working knowledge of national cancer datasets
- Knowledge of cancer agenda
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in an NHS management role - In depth experience of pathway target management
- Proven track of managing complex change whilst developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting
Desirable
- Experience of service planning process
- Experience with working with multidisciplinary teams
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).
