Cancer Performance & Improvement Manager

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will lead on cancer performance for the Trust overseeing the management of the cancer patient tracking list (PTL), managing the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Co-ordinators and reporting on cancer performance to cancer management, Divisional reporting, Executives and external reporting when required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead on the provision of specialist knowledge in cancer services, including areas such as national cancer waiting time performance, MDT meeting management, MDT coordinator function and cancer pathway knowledge across tumour sites.

To work closely with General Managers, Clinical leads, MDT co-ordinators and Service Managers and will report to the General Manager for Cancer Performance & Improvement / Oncology. The post holder will lead on the delivery of the national standard for cancer performance across the Trust, providing timely reports for validation and approval to divisions and assurance reports for the Executive Committee, Cancer Board and Trust Board regarding Trust compliance.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Education and training to degree level or equivalent level qualification in relevant subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Recognised leadership and/or management qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• NHS Finance training Sound NHS knowledge, including AMSPAR medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience in cancer performance
• Experience in delivering projects
• Contributing to improvements in service standards and patient experience
• Monitoring compliance with local and national performance and quality targets
• Experience of managing administrative and support staff

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of defined service areas, including current issues in service delivery, patient pathways and cancer performance
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex and varied information in order to identify issues and solutions
• Ability to write management reports and on key performance and service issues

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Education and training to degree level or equivalent level qualification in relevant subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Recognised leadership and/or management qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• NHS Finance training Sound NHS knowledge, including AMSPAR medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience in cancer performance
• Experience in delivering projects
• Contributing to improvements in service standards and patient experience
• Monitoring compliance with local and national performance and quality targets
• Experience of managing administrative and support staff

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of defined service areas, including current issues in service delivery, patient pathways and cancer performance
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex and varied information in order to identify issues and solutions
• Ability to write management reports and on key performance and service issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Rd

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

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