Job summary
The
role of Senior Project Support Officer is to provide robust project support
to the Awareness and Early Diagnosis Programme and the post holder will be
required to specifically ensure the cancer champions project within the
programme is transitioned to a full train the trainer model, to take the
project from the pilot phase to business as usual. The post holder will be
responsible for the successful delivery of this transition, ensuring it is
delivered on budget and on time.
The
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is looking for an experienced and
skilled Project Support Officer to take on this role, were looking for an
authentic and self-motivated individual with a proven track record of
successful project support who is looking for an opportunity to develop their
skills and take on project management. This project forms part of the Awareness
and Early Diagnosis programme which focusses on the embedding of cancer
awareness in our communities and with our primary care partners, with a view
to supporting the earlier diagnosis of cancer through timely presentation and
early referral into suspected cancer pathways. This programme seeks to
empower our communities and patients to recognise and raise concerning
symptoms and present sooner to their GP and to empower GPs to refer patients
earlier using the correct diagnostic tests and the most appropriate suspected
cancer pathways.
Main duties of the job
The Project Support Officer role is an exciting opportunity to shape cancer services within Humber and North Yorkshire, working collaboratively with provider, patient, and public stakeholders, addressing health inequalities, and driving workforce and digital innovation to design and deliver sustainable cancer services for the future.
If you think you have what it takes to manage this project and support the overall delivery of the Awareness and Early Diagnosis programme of work, we would really like to hear from you.
The main duties of the role
are:
To manage the Cancer Champions project to
transition to a full train the trainer model
Provide project support to the Project Delivery
Manager and Programme Lead of the Awareness and Early Diagnosis Programme
Ensure the project has robust plans and
supporting documentation
To deliver effective project governance, escalating
and mitigating risk where required
Deliver project budgetary control and reporting
via the programme governance structure
About us
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England to meet health and care needs, coordinate services and plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequality between groups. The Health and Care Partnership comprises of NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Current NHS - secondoment only
Non NHS - Fixed term
The post holder will manage the Cancer Champions project transition to
business as usual with a key focus on:
Active
engagement and management of a cohort of community volunteers in sub regions of
Humber and North Yorkshire.
Education and
training community members or organisation workforce (groups of up to 20 /
maximum of 25) to recognise signs and symptoms of cancer, giving them the tools
necessary to deliver the messages effectively to their local communities or workplace.
Work with
established community groups to promote early detection of cancer systems based
on published guidelines of best practice.
Develop strong community ownership of the Cancer
Champions programme working with
Job description
Job responsibilities
Current NHS - secondoment only
Non NHS - Fixed term
The post holder will manage the Cancer Champions project transition to
business as usual with a key focus on:
Active
engagement and management of a cohort of community volunteers in sub regions of
Humber and North Yorkshire.
Education and
training community members or organisation workforce (groups of up to 20 /
maximum of 25) to recognise signs and symptoms of cancer, giving them the tools
necessary to deliver the messages effectively to their local communities or workplace.
Work with
established community groups to promote early detection of cancer systems based
on published guidelines of best practice.
Develop strong community ownership of the Cancer
Champions programme working with
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health / social care or voluntary sector environment or experience of project management including the delivery of targets within a limited timetable
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
Desirable
- Management experience in different health / social care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas and knowledge relevant to the role acquired through degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification and / or training to post grad level / equivalent
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE, provider and commissioning organisations and the broader health and care system
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
- Experience of public and patient engagement and strong group working skills including the ability to facilitate discussions that reach actionable decisions
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Able to prioritise own work effectively
- Proven ability to work to competing demands and challenging deadlines
- Able to work effectively in a changing environment
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise own work effectively
- Intermediate keyboard skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office systems
- Demonstrate a forward thinking and innovative approach to health and well-being
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
- A positive approach which encourages, innovates and supports staff and colleagues
- Self aware
- Personal resilience
- Ability to make decisions within the remit of the role
- Able to commute effectively across the HNY area
Desirable
- Quality improvement knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of social marketing and behavioural insight
- Experience and knowledge of managing a budget
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health / social care or voluntary sector environment or experience of project management including the delivery of targets within a limited timetable
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
Desirable
- Management experience in different health / social care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas and knowledge relevant to the role acquired through degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification and / or training to post grad level / equivalent
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE, provider and commissioning organisations and the broader health and care system
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
- Experience of public and patient engagement and strong group working skills including the ability to facilitate discussions that reach actionable decisions
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Able to prioritise own work effectively
- Proven ability to work to competing demands and challenging deadlines
- Able to work effectively in a changing environment
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise own work effectively
- Intermediate keyboard skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office systems
- Demonstrate a forward thinking and innovative approach to health and well-being
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
- A positive approach which encourages, innovates and supports staff and colleagues
- Self aware
- Personal resilience
- Ability to make decisions within the remit of the role
- Able to commute effectively across the HNY area
Desirable
- Quality improvement knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of social marketing and behavioural insight
- Experience and knowledge of managing a budget
