This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager to lead and deliver the Living with and Beyond Cancer (LWBC) work programme on behalf of the Peninsula Cancer Alliance.
The role will be responsible for leading the Living with and Beyond Cancer Project across the Peninsula. Working with the LWBC leads to provide project management support to the implementation, delivery and ongoing evaluation of the agreed projects within the Operational Plan.
The project manager will require innovation, transformation and strong leadership skills, working closely with Lead Cancer Nurses, Cancer leads, Living with and Beyond Cancer Leads, and key stakeholders across the Peninsula to form collaborative relationships. Ensuring the delivery of agreed outcomes within agreed timescales.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
The post holder will be responsible for the project management and delivery of the agreed Living with and Beyond Cancer projects as detailed in the Peninsula Cancer Alliance operational plan.
Developing and leading a delivery group to ensure deliverables are met and build strong links with key partners including teams within the Acute trusts, primary care and community hubs.
Development of an evaluation report demonstrating impact and outcomes for patients living with and beyond cancer.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Operational
To support team members and stakeholders to deliver requirements of the Alliance’s programme
To support the delivery of day-to-day activities and projects
To drive delivery of a range of business initiatives and projects
To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment
Support the portfolio of initiatives in demonstrating value for money
To monitor , interpret and quality assure progress against deliverables that often require adjustments specifically in relation to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives and the business planning process
Project Management
Contribute to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas.
Manage project/projects as required by the PCA plan agreed with regional and national cancer team
Provide coordination of and participate in relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested.
Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio.
Financial and Physical Resources
Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation from a value for money perspective.
Provide oversight and monitoring of all aspects of team budgets or manage budgets as required .
Information Management
Devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.
Ensure timely and accurate detailed information analysis and reporting to management on agreed areas of work.
Policy and Service Development
Develop policies and procedures in own work function with an impact on the wider organisation, as required .
Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to service management.
Research and Development
Contribute to the development of key performance indicators.
Delegate aspects of research and development activities, collating information, analysing and reporting findings.
Planning and Organisation
Contribute to the strategic planning of team projects, identifying interdependencies, and potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
Contribute to short, medium and long-term business plans
For further information please see attached job description.
