Strategic Cancer Performance Lead

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is recruiting a Cancer Performance Manager (Band 8A) to lead the Cancer Performance Team within the Cancer Services unit at Ashgrove House, Foresterhill. The role focuses on turning complex pathway data into practical actions that improve tracking, escalation, performance and patient flow across cancer pathways and diagnostics.

You will work with clinical teams, operational managers and analysts to explore new ideas, drive service transformation and contribute to national cancer

Qualifications

• Master's level in a relevant subject, or equivalent senior management experience.
• Experience of cancer waiting times and cancer pathways is desirable, with transferable experience in healthcare performance or service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cancer Performance Team and translate pathway information into practical actions.
• Drive improvements in tracking, escalation, performance and patient flow.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, operational managers and analysts to redesign pathways and services.
• Influence senior stakeholders and contribute to regional and national cancer networks.

Skills

Healthcare performance

Leadership

Change management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree

Job description

NHS Grampian is recruiting a Cancer Performance Manager (Band 8A) to lead the Cancer Performance Team within the Cancer Services unit at Ashgrove House, Foresterhill. The role focuses on turning complex pathway data into practical actions that improve tracking, escalation, performance and patient flow across cancer pathways and diagnostics.

You will work with clinical teams, operational managers and analysts to explore new ideas, drive service transformation and contribute to national cancer