Project Improvement Manager – Cancer Diagnostics
University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust
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Resumo da oferta
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Project Improvement Manager - Cancer Diagnostics (Band 7) to lead transformation programmes across endoscopy and pathology, ensuring faster access to cancer diagnostics and better patient outcomes. The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working and regular regional travel.
You will work with clinical leaders and provider trusts to redesign diagnostic pathways, deliver improvements, and monitor performance data to drive
Qualificações
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in improvement.
- Experience supporting or leading healthcare improvement or transformation projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience interpreting performance data and using it to support improvement.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- The confidence to work independently while building productive relationships across the NHS.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to improving patient care.
Responsabilidades
- Supporting implementation of cancer transformation and improvement programmes.
- Working with NHS providers to improve diagnostic pathways and operational performance.
- Leading projects focused on reducing delays and improving access to cancer diagnostics.
- Supporting pathway redesign across endoscopy and pathology services.
Conhecimentos
Formação académica
Descrição da oferta de emprego
Project Improvement Manager - Cancer Diagnostics
Band 7
East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA)
Location: County Hall, Leicester (Hybrid Working)
Responsible to: Senior Programme Manager - Cancer & Diagnostics
Transform cancer diagnostics. Improve patient outcomes. Deliver meaningful change.
Are you passionate about service improvement and transforming diagnostic pathways to deliver better outcomes for patients?
The East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Improvement Manager - Cancer Diagnostics to support the delivery of innovative programmes that improve cancer diagnostics across the East Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of regional cancer transformation, helping to redesign diagnostic pathways, improve operational performance and ensure patients receive earlier diagnoses and faster access to treatment.
Working alongside clinical leaders, provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and NHS England, you'll play a key role in delivering improvements across endoscopy, pathology and wider diagnostic services.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received
As a Project Improvement Manager, you will support the delivery of complex transformation programmes that improve diagnostic services and cancer performance across the East Midlands.
Working with Senior Programme Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll coordinate projects from development through to implementation, ensuring improvements are delivered effectively, on time and in partnership with organisations across the region.
You'll use data, improvement methodologies and collaborative working to identify opportunities, redesign pathways and deliver sustainable improvements that directly benefit patients.
- Supporting implementation of cancer transformation and improvement programmes.
- Working with NHS providers to improve diagnostic pathways and operational performance.
- Leading projects focused on reducing delays and improving access to cancer diagnostics.
- Supporting pathway redesign across endoscopy and pathology services.
- Endoscopy pathway improvement
- Pathology turnaround times and reporting capacity
- Diagnostic waiting time reduction
- Cancer Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS)
- One-stop and streamlined diagnostic pathways
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-8245220-EMCA
Job locations
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about improvement and enjoys working across organisational boundaries to solve complex problems.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, with additional specialist knowledge or qualifications in programme or service improvement.
- Experience supporting or leading healthcare improvement or transformation projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience interpreting performance data and using it to support improvement.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- The confidence to work independently while building productive relationships across the NHS.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to improving patient care.
At EMCA you’ll become part of a high-performing regional team committed to improving cancer services for more than five million people.
- Lead meaningful improvement projects with real patient impact.
- Work alongside experienced clinical leaders and improvement specialists.
- Influence how cancer diagnostic services are designed and delivered.
- Develop expertise in pathway transformation and operational improvement.
- Build strong partnerships across the NHS and wider healthcare system.
We also offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within acute provider organisations when required to support pathway improvement, operational performance recovery and diagnostic transformation.
Help transform cancer diagnostics
Every improvement you deliver has the potential to reduce waiting times, speed up diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients affected by cancer.
If you’re passionate about service improvement, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a lasting difference across the NHS, we’d love to hear from you.
Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help transform cancer diagnostics across the region.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Diploma level qualification or experience in specialist area
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance and empathy skills
Analytical and judgement skill
Essential
- Complex facts, situation that require analysis, interpretation and comparison to ensure compliance
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Plan and organise a broad range complex activities requiring formulation and adjustment. Facilitate collaborative working, implement new ways of working
Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation
Essential
- Lead on service development for specialist area. Lead on policy development for specific area that may have wider implications for working practices
Responsibilities for financial and physical resources
Essential
- Hold delegated budget for service area. Authorised signatory for expenses and small payments.
Responsibilities for human resources
Essential
- Line manager for department. Manage the delivery of teaching and development interventions
Responsibilities for information resources
Essential
- Regularly Develops and maintains reports and documents pertaining to area of responsibility from numerous sources or use by various audiences
Responsibilities for research and development
Essential
- Undertakes surveys pertaining to own area of work
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact:
PMO Officer
Sadia Mansoor
sadia.mansoor1@nhs.net
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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