Project Manager
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Job overview
North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team in improving cancer outcomes for the population of North Central London.
NCLCA is a collaboration of NHS and other bodies, hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We work to promote early diagnosis, optimise pathways, reduce variation, provide personalised support for patients, and build service resilience. Patients and carers are at the heart of what we do.
This is an exciting time to join the Alliance, as we seek to drive forward an ambitious strategy, in collaboration with the newly formed North Central London Integrated Care System.
We work in partnership with multiple NHS providers across primary and secondary care and with local authorities in North Central London (the Boroughs of Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet and Enfield).
Programme and Project Managers play a key role in the Alliance team, engaging with clinical, managerial and operational staff in the sector, and overseeing a portfolio of projects. They are responsible for collaboratively working to promote cancer prevention, improve cancer pathways and increase cancer survival across the NCL Integrated Care System.
The post holder will work across both our Prevention, Awareness and Screening (PAS) and our Personalised Cancer Care (PCC) portfolios of work, and is suitable for a job-share.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with colleagues in the Alliance team to deliver on our 2023-2025 plans through and in collaboration with our multiple partners in the NHS and local authorities across North Central London.
The main duties of the Project Manager are:
- Project management and delivery - To develop and implement project plans, identify and mitigate risk, problem-solve, and track and report on progress
- Project development - To contribute to innovation and good practice, in the identification and development of new projects
- Project support - To support Programme Leads and Programme Managers in the delivery of their programmes of work, including but not limited to the planning of meetings and events
- Communication - To engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the development of communications materials
The Project Manager will work across both the Alliance's Prevention, Awareness and Screening (PAS) and the Personalised Cancer Care (PCC) portfolios of work. Our PAS strategy has been refreshed, with a host of new projects planned that this role will be instrumental in supporting delivery. We have a robust PCC strategy and delivery plans in place to enable us to meet our objectives to improve patient experience and quality of life. These delivery plans focus on personalised care and support, personalised follow-up, rehabilitation and psychosocial support.
Working for our organisation
The North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) is a team of 24 people with expert clinical support and guidance from a further four clinical leads.
We are a diverse, dynamic, cohesive and ambitious team, committed to upholding the UCLH values of kindness, teamwork, safety and improving.
We have received a significant uplift in our annual budget for the next two years, and are growing our team so as to respond to an expanded programme of work.
We are based in an office on Wimpole Street, central London. Hybrid working is the norm, with the expectation that all staff will come into the office at least once a week.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Masters or equivalent (or able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working in project management within the NHS or similar environment.
- Demonstrable NHS/ public sector experience and knowledge
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis.
- A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex strategic plans
- A proven record in operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Quality focused with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Experience of leadership of complex clinical services.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Ability to work with and through others and a committed team player
- Demonstrable negotiation skills
- Verbal reasoning skills
- Commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector.
- Demonstrable record of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills.
- IT literate.
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
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