Job summary
This is a rare but exciting development opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to join a dynamic and progressive team thatprovides excellence in cancer care.
The post will provide a unique opportunity for someone with a genuine interest and experience in developing and managing cancer and clinicaldiagnostic services . The post holder will lead on the sustainability and expansion of oncology outpatient and chemotherapy services, the delivery of Macmillan information and support across MWL, support the Trust outpatient optimisation programme (PSSMFU) , and support tumour-site specific services around cancer performance. This will be delivered through working with colleagues within the Trust and across the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance.
The successful applicant will have in-depth knowledge of the national cancer strategy and how this translates to the regional and localdelivery of services, particularly how it interacts with the CDC and to that end, be influential in ensuring that cancer pathways are prioritised in theCDC. They will be influential in development of cancer care services and CDC pathways within the Trust, effectively supporting the clinical teamsto deliver an ambitious vision.
We are looking for someone with a highly organised, yet flexible approach to work who possesses excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide expert advice on service development ensuring achievement of the national andlocal agenda with regard to cancer. The post holder will support the cancer manager and Macmillan lead cancerNurse on the long-term development of the Trust's strategic vision within Cancer Services and promoteexcellence in:o Performance Managemento Demand and Capacity Managemento Leadership, Engagement and Ownershipo Collection, analysis and use of datao Implementation of re-design pathwayso Workforce development and skill mixo Team work
This is an integral part of the Cancer Services team and acomponent of the wider CSS care group structure that supports development of the Trust CommunityDiagnostic Centre (CDC). The post holder is responsible for providing senior leadership and operationalmanagement oversight of a range of cancer services, including the oncology outpatients' service,Lilac Centre Day-Case unit and the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with aworkforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community ServicesProviding adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble,and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needingacute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We alsoprovide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional ServicesWe provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the SpinalInjuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, WestLancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties encompassing the following:
Performance Management Demand and Capacity Management Leadership, Engagement and Ownership Collection, analysis and use of data Implementation of re-design pathways Workforce development and skill mix Team work
See attached job description for full details
Advertised 23rd December, 2025Advert Closes 18th January 2026Shortlisting w/c 19th January, 2026Interview date to be confirmed w/c 2nd February
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties encompassing the following:
Performance Management Demand and Capacity Management Leadership, Engagement and Ownership Collection, analysis and use of data Implementation of re-design pathways Workforce development and skill mix Team work
See attached job description for full details
Advertised 23rd December, 2025Advert Closes 18th January 2026Shortlisting w/c 19th January, 2026Interview date to be confirmed w/c 2nd February
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NMC Registered or substantial management/patient flow experience within an acute general hospital
- Post graduate qualification in health service management and/or equivalent qualification and experience
- Master's degree and/or equivalent qualification and experience
Knowledge, Experieince and Skills
Essential
- Significant current experience of complex operational management in a healthcare setting
- A demonstrable capacity and capability for operational service management in an acute hospital environment or similarly complex organisation, including staff management, financial management and change management
- Demonstrate highly effective, credible leadership experience within the acute hospital setting
- Intermediate IT skills qualification in Microsoft Word and Excel processing
- Ability to undertake analysis of capacity and demand in relation to waiting lists and inpatient length of stay
- Comprehensive knowledge of planned/unplanned care activities/practice
- Excellent innovation skills
- Ability to lead and manage all grades of staff within Directorates
- Ability to communicate confidently and assertively, both written form and verbally, formally and informally to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external to the Trust
- Previous NHS experience within acute hospital setting at a senior managerial level
- Service improvement tools and project planning
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NMC Registered or substantial management/patient flow experience within an acute general hospital
- Post graduate qualification in health service management and/or equivalent qualification and experience
- Master's degree and/or equivalent qualification and experience
Knowledge, Experieince and Skills
Essential
- Significant current experience of complex operational management in a healthcare setting
- A demonstrable capacity and capability for operational service management in an acute hospital environment or similarly complex organisation, including staff management, financial management and change management
- Demonstrate highly effective, credible leadership experience within the acute hospital setting
- Intermediate IT skills qualification in Microsoft Word and Excel processing
- Ability to undertake analysis of capacity and demand in relation to waiting lists and inpatient length of stay
- Comprehensive knowledge of planned/unplanned care activities/practice
- Excellent innovation skills
- Ability to lead and manage all grades of staff within Directorates
- Ability to communicate confidently and assertively, both written form and verbally, formally and informally to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external to the Trust
- Previous NHS experience within acute hospital setting at a senior managerial level
- Service improvement tools and project planning
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).
