About this role
Job summary
A development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong administrative background in the NHS and ideally within a PMO structure or cancer services. The PMO Business Support post holder will work within the PMO as part of a wider dynamic team to provide effective project support to help the West Midlands Cancer Alliance contribute to the delivery of the National Cancer Programme priorities within the Long-Term Plan.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the PMO function which includes coordinating and supporting national reporting, internal and external working groups/projects, to provide, information and analytical advice and expertise. Developing and implementing data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data. Presenting information to internal and external stakeholders as required. Liaising with business support officers to share best practice and ensure business continuity.
About us
There are approximately 2 million people in the UK living with or affected by cancer, and there are over 360,000 new diagnoses every year. Do you have experience of PMO or working in NHS Admin at a senior level? Do you want to engage with teams working in Providers across the Midlands to improve outcomes and the lives of people with cancer? Working as part of the national NHS Cancer Programme, that's exactly what you'll do.
The West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA) serves a population of 6.5 million, incorporates 15 Providers Trusts across a varied geography who work in partnership to achieve improve early and faster diagnosis and overall outcomes for those diagnosed and living with and beyond cancer, ensuring that we address inequalities, reduce variation and enhance patient access and experience.
This is a really exciting time to be joining an exceptional team with the ambition to be the best in the country. We are looking for applicants with passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve services for all of our population.
The West Midlands Cancer Alliance team is hosted at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust whilst working across the wider West Midlands footprint. This role requires regular travel visiting provider organisations across the Midlands and attending team corporate days in central Birmingham. Ability to travel across the West Midlands is a key requirement of this job.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further details and information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 4 qualification in business/project management or equivalent experience Advanced knowledge of a range of software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Experience Essential
Evidence of success in effective project and program support management and outcomes Experience in a similar role
Skills Essential
Ability to analyse and interpret information Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to unexpected demands
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address 23 Stephenson Street
Wolverhampton Road
Birmingham
B2 4BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)