Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Please note this will be a job share role.

We are seeking to appoint a Programme Manager for the Shropshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, with the experience, vision and values needed to run the programme and expand it in new directions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that is constantly evolving. We welcome applications from candidates who would like to gain experience in the strategic development of a service at a national level.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and operationally managing the Shropshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP), policies, systems and administrative team; ensuring the provision of a full and comprehensive administration function to support the delivery of the programme across the screening sites (Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals), in line with the Service Specification and Quality Assurance Standards.

The post holder will lead the Shropshire Bowel Cancer Screening Team to manage the service to maintain the Trust’s reputation as well as assisting in delivering the objectives of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

The responsibilities of the Programme Manager include professional, consultative, advisory, organisational, administrative and educational activities relevant to the delivery and development of the Bowel Cancer Screening Hub, and the Symptomatic FIT service for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

The post holder will represent the service at regional and national meetings and will be responsible and accountable for the provision of the service.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

There is a rich historic culture in Shropshire, together with beautiful country views, outdoor pursuits, sporting events, shopping and vibrant towns with restaurants, bars, live music venues and nightclubs.

If the location isn’t enough to spark curiosity there are career prospects to suit everyone. From apprenticeships and undergraduate study through to temporary work and full time positions for doctors, nurses, clinical and non-clinical roles. Our undergraduate teaching hospital is partnered with Keele University which finished second in the league table for “student satisfaction”.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024