Lead Cancer Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

The Cancer division is one of 8 divisions and spans the entire Trust providing support and leadership of all aspects of cancer provision. UH Sussex is one of the largest providers of cancer care in the country and is the largest provider in the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance.

The role of Lead Cancer Manager will provide strong leadership and support to all divisions in the management of cancer patients across all the national cancer access targets. This role will work closely with the divisional leadership team in the development of cancer services helping to continuously improve our cancer pathways helping to ensure patients receive timely access and treatment for all cancer types.

Main duties of the job

The role will work closely with operational and clinical colleagues across all divisions, leading on cancer PTL meetings and providing direction and support to leadership teams across UHSx. The role will also have a strong working relationship with ICB and Cancer Alliance colleagues whilst also engaging with corporate directors across the Trust.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Date posted

27 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6065329-FEB24

Job locations

University hospitals Sussex

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this post, please refer to the job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this post, please refer to the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience in a senior management role.

Essential

Management of teams

Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS and cancer targets.

Essential

Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS and cancer targets.

Person Specification

Experience in a senior management role.

Essential

Management of teams

Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS and cancer targets.

Essential

Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS and cancer targets.

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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