Cancer Pathway Improvement Lead (Hybrid)

Uhleicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Project Improvement Manager to lead transformational change across cancer services in the East Midlands. The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working and a closing date of 28 September 2026.

You will lead complex cancer improvement programmes, collaborate with NHS trusts, ICBs and clinical leaders to deliver national standards and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who can combine project management expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Experience of leading service improvement or transformation projects.
• Excellent programme and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex pathway improvement projects from inception through to delivery, supporting providers to improve cancer performance and deliver sustainable change.
• Support providers to improve Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), 28-day and treatment performance.
• Undertake pathway reviews, operational diagnostics and process mapping.
• Develop project plans, manage risks and provide programme assurance.
• Deliver improvement workshops and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support implementation of innovative diagnostic and pathway redesign initiatives.
• Work alongside clinical leaders to reduce unwarranted variation and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

NHS experience

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Project Improvement Manager to lead transformational change across cancer services in the East Midlands. The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working and a closing date of 28 September 2026.

You will lead complex cancer improvement programmes, collaborate with NHS trusts, ICBs and clinical leaders to deliver national standards and improve patient outcomes.