Regional Cancer & Diagnostics Transformation Lead

NHS; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for Cancer & Diagnostics to drive regional transformation across the East Midlands. The role requires strategic leadership, delivery of regional programmes, and improving cancer outcomes with NHS partners.

The post sits at Band 8C with hybrid working patterns, based in Leicester. Applicants should bring master’s-level expertise, extensive NHS programme leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience; further CPD and development desirable.
• Extensive experience leading complex transformation programmes in NHS or similar.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional cancer and diagnostics transformation programmes.
• Deliver the Operational Performance & Improvement Strategy across the East Midlands.
• Translate national cancer/diagnostics policy into regional delivery.
• Improve Cancer Waiting Times and 62-day performance.
• Lead Community Diagnostic Centre programmes and diagnostic pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning & organisation

Budget management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Doctoral level qualifications desirable

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for Cancer & Diagnostics to drive regional transformation across the East Midlands. The role requires strategic leadership, delivery of regional programmes, and improving cancer outcomes with NHS partners.

The post sits at Band 8C with hybrid working patterns, based in Leicester. Applicants should bring master’s-level expertise, extensive NHS programme leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills.