Strategic Lead, Elective Access & Cancer Services

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head of Elective Access to drive performance improvement and innovation in elective and cancer services. This pivotal role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing RTT and cancer targets, and leading transformation projects to enhance patient pathways. The ideal candidate will have extensive NHS management experience and a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience, making a substantial impact on patient care in Walsall.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of elective care and cancer standards.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills to influence at all levels.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of RTT and cancer targets across the Trust.
• Lead transformation projects improving outpatient productivity.
• Oversee demand and capacity modelling and digital booking systems.
• Manage budgets and lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Senior NHS management experience

Knowledge of elective care and cancer standards

Analytical and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to deliver results under pressure

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head of Elective Access to drive performance improvement and innovation in elective and cancer services. This pivotal role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing RTT and cancer targets, and leading transformation projects to enhance patient pathways. The ideal candidate will have extensive NHS management experience and a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience, making a substantial impact on patient care in Walsall.