Transformation Lead - Cancer
Job Description
Job summary
This is a fixed term 9 month role to lead on the management and delivery of projects which are aligned with the Trust's Cancer Transformation Plan.
The role is focused primarily on the implementation of projects and workstreams detailed within the Cancer Improvement Plan to rapidly transform and improve Cancer performance and priorities within Liverpool Women's Hospital. The projects which will be managed by this postholder will contribute to meeting the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, the Government's 10 Year Plan on Cancer, and relevant Operational Planning Guidance in addition to local transformation programmes.
The role will function as a project lead and will work alongside the Operational Management teams, Patient Access, Lead Cancer Nurse, Oncology Clinical Leads and Outpatient Leads, and working in partnership with the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance, reporting to the Gynaecology Divisional Manager.
Main duties of the job
The role will necessitate Trust-wide project delivery, working with various stakeholders to implement and support projects which sit with different Clinical Divisions.
The role will also function as a key link to external bodies such as the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance by working with project managers and workstream leads to assist with securing funding for projects, understanding and communicating priorities as set by the cancer alliance and supporting evaluation of projects once they have achieved 'live' status. The postholder will be expected to understand the national, regional and local workstreams and contexts into which LWH cancer projects fit. The role will bring project management methodology and expertise to establish real transformation and continuous improvement across cancer and outpatient services.
The post holder will support the Gynaecology Divisional Manager in the successful delivery and implementation of a broad range of clinical and non-clinical projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
The post holder will provide high quality project coordination skills, using Microsoft applications as required to create, track and maintain project documentation and keep communication levels high to all involved parties.
The post holder will be working in a busy project environment, providing a reliable and confident service to clinical services undertaking projects.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job responsibilities
Support the Director of Operations and Divisional Senior Leadership Teams to bring together diverse groups of staff to work on specific projects, engaging them with the project, successfully communicating the benefits to negotiate and agree their time and support.
Demonstrate a good awareness of the national, regional and local cancer agenda(s) and how this relates to the delivery of cancer improvement & transformation projects.
Develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders e.g. the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance to work collaboratively on the management and implementation of projects.
Maintain accurate project documents including timelines, plans and risk logs.
Demonstrate a high standard of project management skills and knowledge to ensure that projects have clear and achievable outputs.
Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure services are patient centred and efficient.
Work with operational managers, frontline clinicians, GPs, social care and third sector colleagues to act as a critical friend introducing new ways of working.
Develop and maintain systems and processes to establish and maintain effective communication, and confidentiality of information.
Delivery and production of business cases and developing cost improvement and investment programmes associated with programmes of work
Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that work is appropriately prioritised and allocated and that effective supervision is in place to support work delegated to staff.
Maintain systems and processes to ensure that KSF/staff appraisal is in place for all staff in the department for whom you hold line management responsibility
Please refer to the attached job description for further details
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals to deliver programmes and projects to meet aims and objectives
- Ability to plan and manage projects ensuring that actions are taken in a logical and timely sequence
- Understanding of the benefits of using programme management standards
- Ability to work across clinical and non-clinical areas
- Ability to work independently, manage workload and competing priorities and identify when escalation is required
- Ability to check own work to ensure products are of a high quality
- Ability to frequently concentrate for prolonged periods of time, managing interruptions as appropriate
- An understanding of the application of information and IT systems to support patient care
- An understanding of the current health and care landscape in particular, with National and Regional priorities related to Cancer.
Desirable
- An understanding of the operational activities and challenges of working in an acute hospital setting
- An understanding of NHS finance
- Can demonstrate successful implementation of a project and the outcomes achieved
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a project management environment.
- Substantial experience of using Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of change management initiatives
- Experience of working in the NHS, including with clinical staff
- Experience of leading project delivery and programme management, independently
- Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience of working on unfamiliar topics requiring rapid assimilation of new technical knowledge
- Experience of gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information from both electronic and paper -based sources in a clear and concise manner
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute NHS Trust environment
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Formal Project/ Programme Management qualifications i.e. PRINCE2
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
