Senior Cancer Project Manager

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Urology Department at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves managing complex projects to improve efficiency in urological cancer pathways, providing vital support to one of the largest urology services in the UK. Ideal for a skilled individual with a strong understanding of the NHS and cancer care who can engage effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of NHS systems and cancer care pathways.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective relationships with consultants and clinical staff.
• Facilitate improved patient pathways using best practices.
• Engage and inform stakeholders throughout project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Service improvement

Project management

Change management

Education

Relevant project management qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic project manager to join the Urology Department at UCLH and the Royal Free London for a fixed term funded post up to 31st March 2026. It is expected that the postholder will be based 2 days a week at UCLH, 2 days a week at Royal Free with the remaining day flexible at either site or WFH.

You will be joining two of the largest urology departments in the UK providing a range of highly complex urology service across multiple sub-specialities. You will be responsible for delivering on a range of complex projects focussed on improving efficiency in urological cancer patient pathways, including renal, prostrate, bladder, penile and testicular cancer.

This post is funded by the North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) and is hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NCLCA work to promote early diagnosis, optimise pathways, reduce variation, provide personalised support for patients and build service resilience. As part of its programme of support for and transformation in cancer services, NCLCA supports embedded posts in each multi-specialty trust in NCL.

The Urology Senior Project Manager role is an exciting position for an individual who brings excellent stakeholder engagement skills and service improvement skills as well as a sound understanding of the NHS and cancer, and of the issues affecting patients with cancer.

We are seeking someone with enthusiasm and skills in developing and supporting others which make you a compassionate and empowering team member. You will bring dynamism, positivity, and a collaborative attitude to UCLH and RFL.

The post holders will work closely with the General Managers and senior leadership team across UCLH and RFL to deliver a programme of change across Urology at both sites.

The Main Duties Of The Senior Project Manager Are

• Clinical engagement – To establish effective working relationships with, among others, consultants and clinical nurse specialists, and to promote collaboration across professional and departmental boundaries,
• Change management – To facilitate the development of improved patient pathways, through the application of best practice and service improvement methods,
• Project management and delivery – To develop and implement projects with clinical and operational teams,
• Communications – To actively engage, inform and influence key stakeholders.
  
  

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
  
  

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alice Hancock Job title: General Manager Email address: [e-mail]

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact:

Alice Hancock at UCLH, [e-mail],

Jessica Shearer at RFL, [e-mail]

Steph Marfo at RFL, [e-mail]

Simon Evans at NCL Cancer Alliance [e-mail]