Job summary
This is your opportunity to set up, implement, and manage a Project on a Fixed Term contract for 23 months that will address cancer inequalities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This post will end at the end of 23 months with no Organisational continuation. This post is funded by Macmillan and we are looking for an individual who is an NMC Registered Nurse or AHP background to support the organisation and embed this as part of the Cancer Pathways Programme that commenced early in 2024. The main reach would be to understand the main inequalities faced across all our cancer pathways, with focused interventions within each MDT to reduce these. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, where you will see your ideas and plans come to life!
As a Project Lead, you will ensure the successful execution of projects within the agreed parameters for cost, scope, and quality. Your expertise will be essential in establishing robust processes and procedures, supporting key governance forums, and resolving operational issues. You'll work with Corporate Cancer, MDT Teams, Macmillan Charity, Cancer CNSs, Transformation Team, Cancer Data team and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
Additionally, you'll engage stakeholders, ensure project compliance with performance targets using HNAs and NCPES, and provide assurance on project plans and governance structures.
Main duties of the job
- Working as a key member of the Corporate Cancer team and Cancer MDTs with the responsibility to develop a sustainable strategy and approach to the ongoing identification and addressing of inequalities across our pathways
- Help identify, map/scope and challenge operational improvement initiatives linking with pre-existing trust and sector wide projects and programmes
- To use the Transformation approach for the delivery of operational improvement projects, divided into 2 phases - Phase 1 - identifying inequalities at ICHT and Phase 2 - facilitating the dissemination of learning and addressing these inequalities
- To identify, analyse, track and challenge benefits to be realised through operational improvement projects, e.g. financial, quality, operational, patient experience
- To ensure a rigorous and disciplined approach to the way we report and ensure progress with projects with a focus on patients Living With and Beyond Cancer (LWBC) with learning to increase understanding of delivery of personalised care.
- To lead the wider team in the preparation and facilitation of strategic meetings, workshops and training sessions, working alongside the Trust Lead Cancer Nurse and Head of Cancer Performance and Improvement
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- First degree or relevant occupational experience as a RN/AHP
- NMC or AHP registration
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Qualification in Change or Project Management
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Project and programme management skills
- Ability to identify and scope change initiatives
- Able to produce reports using data that is comprehensive and meets expectation
- Ability to solve complex and multi-dimensional issues. Able to react quickly when decisions are required urgently
Desirable
- Good understanding of financial terms and analysis
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience working in NHS acute trust at senior level within the patient engagement or inequalities areas
- Experience of developing and managing within collaborative and partnership arrangements
- Proven track record of managing/leading complex programmes across large organisations spanning multiple sites/culture
- Experience coaching or mentoring less experienced staff
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- First degree or relevant occupational experience as a RN/AHP
- NMC or AHP registration
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Qualification in Change or Project Management
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Project and programme management skills
- Ability to identify and scope change initiatives
- Able to produce reports using data that is comprehensive and meets expectation
- Ability to solve complex and multi-dimensional issues. Able to react quickly when decisions are required urgently
Desirable
- Good understanding of financial terms and analysis
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience working in NHS acute trust at senior level within the patient engagement or inequalities areas
- Experience of developing and managing within collaborative and partnership arrangements
- Proven track record of managing/leading complex programmes across large organisations spanning multiple sites/culture
- Experience coaching or mentoring less experienced staff
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
