Accountable to the General Manager, the Dermatology Project Manager will work alongside the Cancer and Directorate teams to manage the programme of work to improve and sustain performance against the National Cancer Waiting Time Standards for patients referred on a Dermatology cancer pathway.
The Project Manager will have some project and change management skills and experience. They will have had experience working in an NHS environment and will have excellent knowledge of National Cancer Waiting Time Standards and guidance.
The primary responsibility of the Project Manager, will be to lead and focus on enhancing and improving the suspected cancer pathway within the Dermatology service and will play a crucial role in coordination and driving delivery of transformational aspects within a defined portfolio across two hospital sites.
The focus in the first instance will be on deliverables for the Urgent and Suspected Dermatology Cancer Pathway utilising your project management skills, close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders will be instrumental in the delivery of transformation. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in healthcare management and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
The role will involve qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, process mapping, workshop facilitation, change management and implementation among other things. They will also share operational responsibility for the MDT Coordinators and Trackers and will be expected to support in the running of weekly PTLs and pre-PTLs.
The Project Manager will need to have excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills. They will be expected to establish collaborative relationships with colleagues, working in partnership with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Trust and with external agencies.
The Project Manager will be expected to support the General and Deputy General Manager s to present project progress at divisional and T rust meetings and will develop key milestones and KPIs to monitor and demonstrate project progress.
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details, please refer to the detailed job description document attached to the job advert.
