About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Cancer Business Transformation Partner to lead a Change Programme, the development and implementation of aHead and Neck Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
You will play a pivotal role in transforming diagnostic pathways to meet national cancer programme objectives, improving timely access to diagnosis and enhancing patient experience. Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, and corporate teams, you will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Head and Neck RDC model, ensuring alignment with NHS England guidance and local strategic priorities.
The postholder will work across organisational boundaries, engaging with acute, community, and primary care partners to develop streamlined pathways, remove barriers to access, and ensure equitable service provision for the Mid and South Essex population.
You will provide project and programme leadership, driving service redesign, stakeholder engagement, performance improvement, and benefits realisation. The role requires the ability to influence at all levels, manage complex transformation programmes, and deliver sustainable change within challenging timescales.
Main duties of the job
This secondment offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the planning, development, and implementation of the Head and Neck Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will play a key role in driving service transformation and pathway redesign, working collaboratively with clinical, operational, and corporate stakeholders to establish an integrated, efficient, and patient-centred diagnostic service. The role will involve coordinating and supporting the implementation of the RDC model across MSE, ensuring alignment with national guidance, local strategic priorities, and improved patient outcomes.
Working closely with key partners across acute, community, primary care, and Cancer Alliance services, the successful candidate will support the delivery of a sustainable and equitable diagnostic pathway for the Mid and South Essex population.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role as our Cancer Business Transformation Partner using your project management and change management skills, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional Degree / Diploma MSc level study or equivalent
Desirable
project management qualification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant senior management experience within the NHS or a similarly complex healthcare environment. Experience of leading service redesign, pathway improvement, transformation or operational change across complex services. Strong understanding of cancer services, cancer performance standards, cancer waiting times, early diagnosis priorities and tumour pathway improvement.
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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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).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Rd Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)