Project Manager - Cancer Services | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in King's Lynn is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of cancer pathways and ensure compliance with the national 28-day faster diagnosis standard. The role requires strong analytical skills, project leadership experience, and a background in healthcare project management. Join a team committed to continuous quality improvement and the transformation of patient care through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to analyze complex data and produce performance reports.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management leadership.
• Engage with stakeholders to implement new cancer pathways.
• Develop evaluation metrics to monitor progress.
• Support clinical teams in developing new systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Complex decision making

Education

Relevant project management certification

Tools

Data analysis software

Project management software

Job description

The Project Manager will work collaboratively with the Cancer Manager, Lead Cancer Nurse, Norfolk & Waveney Transformation Programme Manager and the Clinical teams to provide overall project management leadership to implement protocols to support the trust to meet the nationally mandated 28 day faster diagnosis standard

This will include engaging with all stakeholders in process mapping, planning and implementing new Cancer Pathways to ensure patients are diagnosed in a timely manner to meet the 28 day FDS standard.
• The post-holder will work in collaboration with the Lead Cancer Nurse and Cancer Manager to ensure successful implementation of each area of work.
• Provide Analytical data and reports to monitor progress against targets for the trust, ICB and regional cancer alliance
• Develop evaluation metrics and arrange data collection to evidence the delivery of the objectives of the ICS Cancer Services Transformation plan.
• Collate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of outcomes, productivity and quality.
• Utilise data to support business cases and reports as appropriate.
• Support clinical teams in the development, tailoring and implementation of systems and processes.
• The post-holder will be responsible for the development of the infrastructure work-stream and have relevant skills and knowledge to lead and develop IT solution that enable healthcare professionals to implement new work practices.
• The post holder will maintain full project files and data complete records for all project work-streams.
• Analyse complex data and evaluate individual areas of the project, present and work with stakeholders collaboratively to overcome barriers within the areas of work.
• The post-holder will need to be capable of complex decision making and will be required to evaluate options throughout the project process
• Develop and write performance reports, including analysis of data

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

We love working here and think you will too.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Please ensure that your Line Manager's permission has been sought if you are applying for a secondment.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Aug 2025