Project Manager

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Job overview

North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) is looking for an Innovation Project Manager to join our growing team working to identify and implement sustainable innovative solutions in cancer care across North Central London.

The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and academic staff across the geography to improve early cancer detection, diagnosis, care and treatment through the sustainable embedding of novel, innovative solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who has experience and knowledge of developing and delivering innovation projects and is passionate about improving cancer pathways within 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.

The post holder will work with colleagues and partners across North Central London to support delivery of our Innovation Programme in 2025/26, with a focus on early diagnosis.

This is an exciting time to join the Alliance, as we seek to drive forward an ambitious strategy, in collaboration with the North Central London Integrated Care System.

The post is a full time contract until 31st March 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the team and the main duties include, but are not limited to:
• Project management - To lead on project management responsibilities for a suite of innovation projects across NCL primary and secondary care organisations. To develop and implement project plans, identify and mitigate risk, problem-solve, and track and report on progress.
• Programme support- To lead on the delivery of PMO functions within the Innovation Programme, including management of our strategic partnerships, establishing meaningful patient/wider stakeholder participation, maintaining complex budget management across multiple financial years, drafting internal/external communications, and completing relevant local/national governance and reporting requirements.
• Project development- To work with our Health Innovation Network to contribute to the identification and development of new projects and solutions, specifically focused on early diagnosis. To engage with national forums like communities of practice to report findings back to local stakeholders.

The post holder will be directly responsible for supporting the development, oversight, and evaluation of the NCLCA Innovation Programme, with a specific focus on the diagnosis of more cancers at an early stage. The role is based within the Innovation team but will work, where appropriate, with other Alliance programmes including, Primary Care, Prevention, Awareness and Screening and Personalised Cancer Care.

Working for our organisation

The North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) works 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).
We are a team of 34 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 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 the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This is an exciting time to join the Innovation Programme as we look to deliver a pipeline of novel innovative solutions across our geography in 2025/26. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who brings strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills and is keen to work in the NHS and in the field of cancer.

We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm and relevant skills who is adaptable, well-organised and a determined team player. You will bring dynamism, positivity and a collaborative attitude to the NCL Cancer Alliance team and will be given the opportunity to work on groundbreaking advancements in the delivery of cancer care, treatment, and research both at the local and national level.

You must have experience of developing high-quality project plans and a track record of successful project delivery. Given the complexities of delivering innovation projects, it is preferable that you will have experience within this area although this is not essential. You will bring innovative thinking and strong analytical skills to contribute to project development and delivery in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, and be confident to challenge senior clinical and managerial stakeholders where appropriate.

You will need highly developed communication skills, articulate in both verbal and written, and be adept at working with both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

You will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and whilst our team are on hand to support, will be expected to perform autonomously. You must have experience in managing complex budgets, and ensure resources are allocated appropriately across the programme.

This would be an excellent role for an individual interested in working within cancer and who is seeking to grow their project management experience within the NHS.

If this role fits your profile, we would love to have you as part of our team.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

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.

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.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 440.4KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)