Programme Manager - Bowel Cancer Screening & Endoscopy Training

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Manager for the South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. This role involves overseeing the delivery and strategic development of the screening programme, collaborating with various stakeholders including University Hospitals Plymouth and NHS England. Ideal candidates should have strong management experience in health services and skills in building relationships with external partners. Opportunities for mentorship and service expansion available.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational and strategic management of health programmes.
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, strategic development and delivery of bowel cancer screening programme.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Assist or collaborate with various initiatives within the gastroenterology service.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Programme Manager for the South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, who has the experience, vision and values required to deliver the programme and expand it in new directions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that is constantly evolving. We have been fortunate in gaining funding to enable the current post holder to support and mentor the successful applicant for a 12‑month period providing an ideal opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their experience in the delivery of a service at a local, regional and national level. Whilst the post is advertised as 0.85 WTE, there is potential for this to increase to full time with anticipated service expansion.

Responsibilities

• As the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational, strategic development, and delivery of the bowel cancer screening programme in accordance with national guidelines and local needs. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including University Hospitals Plymouth and NHS England to drive improvements in service delivery, patient outcomes, and screening uptake.
• Additionally, the post holder will support the Clinical Education Leads in the planning, management and delivery of the portfolio of courses offered by the Endoscopy Training Centre. You will continue to build and maintain relationships with our key external partners – the South West Endoscopy Training Academy, University of Plymouth and Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy.
• There is an expectation that the post holder may be required to assist or collaborate with various initiatives within the wider gastroenterology service. Torbay Hospital Endoscopy Unit hosts the Endoscopy Training Centre and is an arm of the virtual South West Endoscopy Training Academy, offering hands‑on skills, simulation and GI nurse education both regionally and nationally. The post holder will support the Clinical Education Leads in planning, managing and delivering the portfolio of courses offered, and will continue to build and maintain relationships with our key external partners – the South West Endoscopy Training Academy, University of Plymouth and Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy.
  The South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is hosted by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust with screening sites at both Torbay and Derriford Hospitals. The centre has cross‑site working arrangements with University Hospitals Plymouth and is responsible for delivering the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to Torbay, Plymouth, West Devon, Teignbridge and the South Hams.