Senior Cancer Project Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Project Manager within the Urology Department at UCLH and the Royal Free London. This fixed-term role focuses on enhancing patient pathways for urological cancer care in one of the largest multidisciplinary settings in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience running large-scale projects in complex organizations.
• Knowledge in cancer care/services.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to working in teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective working relationships with clinical staff.
• Facilitate development of improved patient pathways.
• Develop and implement projects in collaboration with clinical teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Service improvement

Project management

Communication

Education

Higher degree or significant equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

Details Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6403

Job locations

UCLH at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications Essential

• Educated to a higher degree or significant equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care

Experience Essential

• Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
• Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
• Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to services.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
• Experience of management within the NHS
• Experience of strategic planning and leading decision making in prioritisation of complex workflows

Desirable

• Experience of effective financial management

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
• Project management skills
• Evidence of ability to identify and achieve goals, with a focus on a sector wide impact

Other Requirements Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
• Being familiar with and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications Essential

• Educated to a higher degree or significant equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care

Experience Essential

• Extensive experience of running large scale projects/ programmes in a large, complex organisation or network/system
• Successful record of managing and implementing substantial service transformation and organisational change projects
• Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to services.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
• Experience of management within the NHS
• Experience of strategic planning and leading decision making in prioritisation of complex workflows

Desirable

• Experience of effective financial management

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales.
• Project management skills
• Evidence of ability to identify and achieve goals, with a focus on a sector wide impact

Other Requirements Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
• Being familiar with and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

16-18 Westmoreland Street,

London

W1G 8PH

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)