Senior Project Manager
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Job overview
North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in improving cancer outcomes for the population of North Central London, to cover maternity leave as part of a job share.
Reporting into the Senior Programme Lead, the postholder will ensure robust implementation of current and upcoming projects. To succeed in this role, you will have experience of leading the delivery of projects, ensuring they reach key milestones and final completion, within assigned timescales.You will be organised, proactive and motivated to achieve the best outcomes for patients. You will combine project management skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have a practical mindset. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders is essential.
The role is suitable for someone with a background in project management, public health or cancer services.
This is an exciting time to join the Alliance, as we deliver an ambitious strategy, in collaboration with the Integrated Care System.
Main duties of the job
North Central London Cancer Alliance works closely with local partners and NHSE to support delivery of cancer screening services. It also works in collaboration with partners to improve screening participation and increase awareness of cancer signs, symptoms and risk factors, to drive earlier diagnosis and prevent cancers.Underpinning this work is the aim to tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access.
The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the Alliance’s prevention, awareness and screening improvement portfolio. The role will need to work closely with population health teams in the local authorities, ICB, voluntary sector organisations, academic partners and primary care.
The main duties of the Senior Project Manager are:- Project management and delivery – To develop and implement project plans and monitor their delivery
- Stakeholder engagement – To forge and maintain effective working relationships across multiple partners in the NHS and local authorities in North Central London (the Boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey)
- Data analysis – To review and analyse data and present in an accessible format to multi-stakeholder groups
- Communication – To represent the Alliance, communicate our work and write reports of a high standard
- Financial management – To be responsible for devolved budgets
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
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.
The post-holder will be responsible for:- Support the NCLCA leadership team in the identification of projects to deliver on the strategic priorities of the NCL cancer system and wider NHS
- Support the programme management team in the development and delivery of project plans; undertaking and allocating tasks as appropriate; identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies; highlighting best practice and appraising options; and ultimately making decisions in the best interest of the project and programme
- Take responsibility for a high standard of work, supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner
- Plan and organise numerous meetings and events, including governance groups; ensuring the timely circulation of agenda, minutes and papers
- Contribute to the development of improved patient pathways, through support to clinical, operational and population health teams, as relevant
- Build highly effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the sector; promote and forge collaborative working; nurture and maintain networks
- Collate, analyse and present complex, at times sensitive information to a wide range of stakeholders, including statistical data and financial information, to support informed decision-making
- With the communications lead, ensure effective communications are delivered on projects, including showcasing achievements, and sharing learning and good practice
- Develop, monitor and report on project budgets, including managing variance and uplifts in response to changes to plans and emerging opportunities during implementation
- Record personally generated information, including frequent and ongoing use of project management software, logging data and running reports
- Be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
NCLCA is hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We work to promote early diagnosis, optimise pathways, reduce variation, provide personalised support for patients, and build service resilience. Patients are at the heart of what we do.
We are a team of circa 35 people with expert support and guidance from two Clinical Directors and other clinical leadership.
We are a diverse, dynamic, cohesive and ambitious team, committed to upholding the UCLH values of kindness, teamwork, safety and improving.We are based in an office on Warren Street, central London. Hybrid working is the norm, with the expectation that all staff will come into the office at least once a week (usually Thursdays).
As this is a job share role, it is preferable for the successful candidate to work from Tuesday to Friday, to ensure there is adequate cover across the programme. Flexible working requests will be considered.
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.
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
- Degree or equivalent (or able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience
- Project management qualification or significant experience equivalent to a Masters level
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in cancer care / services
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, its structures, processes and targets
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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