Cancer Services GM: Pathway & Performance Leader

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartsford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Cancer Services at Darent Valley Hospital. You will coordinate cancer pathways across the Trust, supporting safe, effective care and delivery of national standards within budget.

The role requires NHS service management experience and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams. You will implement national pathway guidance, ensure resources match demand and timescales, and contribute to governance,

Qualifications

• Management qualification at Diploma or 1st Degree level.
• Evidence of continued professional and/or personal development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cancer pathways across the Trust with clinical and divisional teams.
• Lead implementation of national cancer pathway guidance and align resources to demand and timescales.
• Monitor performance, manage budgets, and plan capacity and workforce development.
• Drive service improvement, governance, risk management and on-call rota participation.
• Lead change across services and divisional boundaries and support clinical leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Management qualification

Continued professional development

Job description

Dartsford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Cancer Services at Darent Valley Hospital. You will coordinate cancer pathways across the Trust, supporting safe, effective care and delivery of national standards within budget.

The role requires NHS service management experience and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams. You will implement national pathway guidance, ensure resources match demand and timescales, and contribute to governance,