Regional Cancer Diagnostics Improvement Lead

Uhleicester; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Project Improvement Manager - Cancer Diagnostics to lead regional transformation of diagnostic services across the East Midlands, collaborating with clinical leaders, provider Trusts and Integrated Care Boards to improve pathways and reduce delays.

The role requires programme management, data-driven improvement and strong stakeholder engagement, with hybrid working from County Hall, Leicester, and regular regional travel to NHS partners.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Independent working

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree level qualification

Diploma level qualification or experience

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Project Improvement Manager - Cancer Diagnostics to lead regional transformation of diagnostic services across the East Midlands, collaborating with clinical leaders, provider Trusts and Integrated Care Boards to improve pathways and reduce delays.

The role requires programme management, data-driven improvement and strong stakeholder engagement, with hybrid working from County Hall, Leicester, and regular regional travel to NHS partners.