Senior Project Manager

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospital seeks a Senior Project Manager for the NCL Cancer Alliance. This role involves leading cancer detection projects and driving effective clinical practices across healthcare organizations. Ideal candidates will have substantial project management experience and a deep understanding of cancer care.

Benefits

Interest free season ticket loan

Access to free independent support

Discounts on retail and travel

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• High standard of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of cancer care services.
• Ability to engage patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage COMPASS Project implementation in various healthcare settings.
• Implement diagnostic pathways for cancer detection.
• Support cancer clinical coding and improve data practices.

Skills

Project management skills

Multidisciplinary working

Excellent communication

Education

Project management qualification or significant equivalent experience

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management tools

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Job overview

The post-holder will be responsible for managing projects in the NCL Cancer Alliance Primary Care portfolio including:
COMPASS (Community Pharmacy Assessment for Barrett's Oesophagus and Reflux Symptoms)
NCLCA is working on a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funded innovation project to support the early diagnosis of cancer. The COMPASS Project aims to identify undiagnosed patients with Barrett's oesophagus (BO) and early-stage oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) in pharmacy settings and through community outreach.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:
• Design and implementation of a diagnostic pathway for capsule sponge endoscopy across multiple healthcare organisations (community pharmacy, general practice, voluntary and community organisations, Community Diagnostic Centres, and secondary care)
• Supporting diagnosis and case finding of BO/OAC symptoms in at-risk populations in community settings
• Reducing health inequalities in BO/OAC detection
• Utilising data and analytics to target interventions
• Ensuring effective clinical and patient engagement
Cancer Clinical Coding Minimum Dataset (MDS)
Accurate and consistent clinical coding is essential for improving cancer care in primary care settings. The Cancer Clinical Coding Minimum Dataset (MDS) provides a structured framework for capturing key data across the cancer pathway. The Senior Project Manager will support the clinical lead in implementing the MDS to improve coding practice.

Main duties of the job

Project Leadership
• Manage COMPASS Project implementation across pharmacy settings, community diagnostics centres, and primary/secondary care
• Implement Cancer Clinical Coding Minimum Dataset
Pharmacy Engagement
• Establish engagement/training programme with participating pharmacies
• Develop relationships with pharmacy teams at individual/ICB levels
• Create mechanisms for patient identification data utilisation
Diagnostic Pathway Development
• Coordinate capsule sponge testing implementation across pharmacies and CDCs
• Establish clear referral processes for further investigation
Health Inequalities & Outreach
• Develop strategies for under-served populations
• Address testing service access barriers
• Partner with communities to raise symptom awareness
• Monitor engagement across demographic groups
Data and Analytics
• Support data collection systems implementation
• Ensure data governance and information-sharing compliance
• Work with analysts on data interpretation for actionable insights
• Use evidence to guide project implementation
Public/Patient Involvement
• Engage with relevant groups and service user representatives
• Incorporate public/patient perspectives into project design and delivery

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Project management qualification or significant experience equivalent to a Masters level
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services
• Degree or equivalent (or able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, its structures, processes and targets

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways, and/or primary care
• Knowledge and experience of project management tools (such as PRINCE 2 or MSP)

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
• Experience of effective financial management
• Significant experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives.
• Proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with partners and stakeholders to deliver sensitive changes to services
• Experience of management within the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Highly skilled in multidisciplinary working, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Project management skills, with a track record of successful delivery
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
• Record of successful line management, and team leadership desirable
• A sound understanding of the issues affecting patients with cancer, and the ability to engage them effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Commitment to quality with an innovative mindset and a solutions-focused approach

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Commitment to professional development of self and others
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the UCLH Trust values
• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment

Desirable criteria

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 704.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)