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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Cancer Services Project Team, within the Corporate Division of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WUTH) as an Cancer Assistant Project Manager.

Regionally, the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) leads the delivery of the National Cancer Plan for England's ambitions for cancer across our local system with the aim of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

The Cancer Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of a portfolio of cancer transformation and improvement projects across the Trust. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of projects aligned with CMCA and national NHS priorities and Trust objectives.

The role will require close collaboration with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues across the organisation.

The Cancer Assistant Project Manager may lead on discrete projects or individual workstreams under the guidance of the Cancer Project Manager and wider Cancer Services Team.

The role will be based at Clatterbridge Hospital but will involve cross-site working between Clatterbridge Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.

The working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Each day will include a half hour unpaid break.

Secondments will be considered but applicants must seek their current line managers approval before applying for the role.

Main duties of the job

The Cancer Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of cancer service improvement and transformation projects across the Trust, working closely within the Cancer Services Team and under the guidance of the Cancer Project Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of cancer service improvement and transformation projects aligned to Trust and national priorities.
• Contributing to pathway optimisation and service redesign initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, patient experience, quality and safety, while supporting efficient and sustainable service delivery.
• Leading on discrete projects or individual workstreams under the guidance of the Cancer Services Team, taking ownership for delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and governance arrangements.
• Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate teams to support the successful implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Facilitating meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to support project delivery and service improvement.
• Monitoring project progress and supporting the identification and resolution of risks, issues and barriers to delivery.
• Gathering, analysing and interpreting information to support decision making, track project performance and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Assistant Project Manager position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria

• Educated to post graduate degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
• Experience of involvement in project / improvement work and/or administering programme management office environment.

Desirable criteria

• Change management qualification or equivalent experiential learning and a willingness to undertake training such as: Project/Programme management qualifications such as Prince 2 or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders as part of change programme structures.
• Experience within and Acute Hospital working with a range of Clinicians and Operational Managers as part of change programme structures.

General Information

You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

DBS Information

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.

If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

For further information and to assess your individual circumstances, please refer to the UK Government's guidance on apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK

Right to Work/Sponsorship Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes.

For details regarding salary requirements of a skilled worker, please refer to the Skilled Worker Visa Immigration Salary List.

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant's responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

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Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 211.9KB)
• OH Risk ID Form (PDF, 352.6KB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 734.3KB)
• Vision Values Behaviours (PDF, 515.6KB)
• WUTH GDPR Privacy Notice for applicants (PDF, 255.2KB)