Junior Operational Cancer Manager, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist the Directorate Management Team, as directed by the Clinical Director, Directorate Manager / Matron / Principle Radiographer/ AHP or respective Clinical Lead in the efficient and effective operational management of resources across the Directorate/Service Line(s).

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, continually improving patient care within the resources available and support the achievement of measurable improvements in national cancer standards and overall pathway stability.

The role includes deputising for the Operational Services Managers as required and supporting, and when appropriate leading cancer pathway improvement initiatives. This will involve providing regular updates and working closely with the Directorate Team, Lung Cancer Clinical Lead and Advanced Nurse Practitioner to drive timely progression of key pathway actions, reduce avoidable delays and improve communication across the Lung cancer diagnostic and treatment pathway.

To work collaboratively with other Directorates/Care Groups to support delivery of the Trust's and Care Group's strategic and corporate. Flexibility is required to deliver the wider Directorate agenda and to offer support to other colleagues providing cover in times of absence.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Experience and/or qualifications in the specific area Organisational Development

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a similar Role

Essential

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of cancer standards and manging a PTL

Essential

Essential criteria

• Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service

Essential

Essential criteria

• Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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