About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance as a Project Manager within our Early Diagnosis and Neighbourhoods Team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced project manager with experience of delivering complex change within the NHS or a comparable public sector setting.The post holder will provide strategic leadership and programme management expertise to drive improvements in cancer performance across GM. The role requires close collaboration with a wide range of system partners including provider trusts, primary care networks, NHS GM ICB, the NHSE national cancer programme, local authorities and VCFSE organisations, ensuring that all programmes are delivered in accordance with the agreed annual plan.Working as part of a well-established and supportive team, the post holder will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of a programme of work aimed at improving cancer pathways, optimising capacity, and reducing variation in access and outcomes for cancer patients across the region.The post is full-time although flexible working will be considered. The contract will be until 31st March 2028 in the first instance. Secondment requests will be considered. This post requires regular in-person attendance at our offices located in Withington on The Christie NHS FT site.
Main duties of the job
o Manage a complex and diverse portfolio with flexibility and responsiveness, while consistently demonstrating measurable progress and meaningful delivery.o Apply a range of proven methodologies and change management approaches to drive transformational improvement across the system.o Work in a flexible, agile manner across the full performance programme, adapting to shifting priorities and moving between workstreams as required.o Produce clear, well-structured output documentation and maintain appropriate filing and version control using the reporting structures of the wider team.o Produce high-quality reports for submission to various boards and committees, incorporating data analysis alongside detailed rationale for decision making and approvals.o Develop an inclusive approach to service development, actively promoting the involvement of service users, carers and the wider public.o Responsible for the planning and organisation of numerous events/meetings, ensuring communication tools are used to their maximum value for circulating the minutes, agenda and presentations in a timely manner.o Demonstrate effective stakeholder management at all levels.o Ensure that the projects maintain business focus, have clear authority and that the context, including risks, are actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities.
About us
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance wants more people than ever to reduce their risk of developing cancer. For those diagnosed, we want to improve survival outcomes and experiences through earlier diagnosis, better treatment and supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer.The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities Oversight and co-ordination of key high-profile projects within the Performance work programme. Line management of project team members. Project management and day to day running of one or more large scale transformation projects Setting up and planning of the project(s) including project steering groups, project assurance function, project teams, project documentation using the CA programme management documentation and recognised project management methodologies. Identifying resources to enable project delivery and assuring delivery on time and to budget. Project reporting compliant with the CA programme governance framework. Identifying and managing the risks associated with each project. Maintaining knowledge of local, regional and national projects that are current and pending. Providing expert project management advice and support to other staff and teams within the CA and partner organisations. Producing and overseeing the financial plans required to deliver the projects for which the post-holder is responsible.
Leadership and expertise Act as a genuine and credible manager and leader for projects. Act as a subject matter expert for the scope of projects. Exert influence upon senior clinical and managerial colleagues to ensure that project objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes. Act as a local source of expertise about projects and all of the resources that are available to support those seeking to improve services. Remain up-to-date with developments and disseminate these developments to the appropriate audience.
Set-up and organisation Lead the setting up of Project Boards, ensuring full representation from all key partners (including patients) and relevant stakeholders. Manage the administration of Project Board meetings. Oversee the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes for the Project Board meetings/Pathway Boards and the follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, holding them to account for lack of progress. Facilitate full and active patient participation in the work of the Performance Project Boards. Develop clear delivery and commissioning plans to support the Performance programme in GM. Build relationships across the Greater Manchester, including primary, secondary and community care as well as public & patient engagement. Communication and support Be the first point of contact for the Clinical Leads when seeking managerial advice or support. Act as a conduit between Clinical Lead and the Greater Manchester Cancer core team. Lead the development of innovative proposals for pathway change and improvement. Challenge Clinical Leads and the Project Boards if they exhibit a lack of ambition or consider objectives that do not contribute towards those of the GM Cancer plan. Regularly update Greater Manchester Cancer senior management team with project developments and identify where support or challenge is needed. Create reports and papers to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Board on project developments and to seek approval for recommended action.
Data and information Research background data and literature from national and international sources. Collate data and literature into concise reports and tools and present to the Clinical Lead, making clear recommendations for action. Analyse cancer data and intelligence to identify trends, key messages and opportunities to improve patient outcomes and experience. Lead the Project Boards in the collation and presentation of local system-wide audit data.
Planning and reporting Develop and manage an annual work programme with the Clinical Leads ensuring that this contains clear objectives, tasks and identified leads. Ensure that the work plan reflects, and contributes towards the achievement of, the wider Greater Manchester Cancer plan, goal and objectives of improved clinical care and patient experience. Lead the definition of outcome measures that can be monitored during the course of the programme. Track progress against these outcome measures and provide progress reports to GM Cancer. Develop and maintain a risk register for the Project Board objectives and annual work plan, reporting risks and issues to the Clinical Lead according to a risk assessment framework. Write an annual report on progress in achieving the years objectives, the challenges faced during the year, and the priorities for the next year. Actively contribute to any provider service reviews as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to postgraduate degree level or equivalent or significant experience of working at a similar level
Desirable
PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
Experience / Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable working knowledge of the national performance targets and experience of working within this area Extensive experience of employment in an NHS service redesign role with clear demonstrable experience of delivery of projects overseen Has experience of leadership without direct authority Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare environment Has worked with senior clinical colleagues to improve services Has managed members of staff Has lead projects in complex and challenging environments Has managed and reported on risks and issues Has developed plans for service changes and improvements across multiple organisations Has a demonstrable understanding of cancer services in Greater Manchester and the wider health & care system in the area
Desirable
Demonstrated experience of working with patient groups and VCSFE organisations.
Skills Essential
Can use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint software to a high standard Can produce concise and insightful written materials for senior stakeholders or a broader audience as appropriate Can create and deliver presentations to a broad range of different stakeholders Can influence others to develop a shared vision Can challenge other team members and senior colleagues when necessary Numerate and able to understand complex financial information Can analyse very complex information from a wide range of sources where material may be conflicting Can use experience to make inferences and act where information is incomplete Can develop plans for the short and long term for services that extend across multiple organisations and adjust them as required Can monitor progress against plans, escalating risks and issues as appropriate Can manage own workload Can make informed decisions in the absence of complete information Can work to demanding and changing timescales
Values Essential
Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours (listed above).
Other Essential
In person meeting/office attendance as required by management. Ability to travel across Greater Manchester as required.
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Employer details Employer name The Christie NHS FT
Address Operational Performance Improvement - E00927
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)