Cancer Project Support Officer - Bebington

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Cancer Services Team, within the Corporate Division of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WUTH).

Regionally, the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) leads the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions for cancer across our local system through collaboration with partners with the aim of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

This role involves supporting the Cancer Project Manager with the development and delivery of the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) projects at WUTH. This will include the production of project documentation, the organisation of meetings, liaison with colleagues and the creation and maintenance of project files.

The post holder will also manage, independently, smaller scale projects and be heavily involved in working with clinical and operational teams across WUTH. The role requires the post holder to be in close contact with the RDS team members.

The job will be based at Clatterbridge Hospital but will involve cross site working between Clatterbridge Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.

The working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Each day will include a half hour unpaid break.

Secondments will be considered but applicants must seek their current line managers approval before applying for the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the key project support to the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) Team. They will organise and administrate RDS meetings and assist in the development of presentations and reports. They will assist with the development and delivery of a broad range of RDS projects and maintain project management tools such as project action logs.

Excellent computer / keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel are essential.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Project Support Officer position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

• Educated to Diploma Level/NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of the creation of project documentation
• Excellent computer/keyboard skills e.g. ECDL or equivalent
• Experience of using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel
• Experience at organising and administrating meetings
• Experience at maintaining electronic project filing structure
• Three years NHS minimum experience

• Project Management qualification / course attended

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to multitask
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive issues professionally
• Knowledge of data protection issues and Caldicott guidelines
• Proven track record of working as part of a team
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff groups within the NHS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral & electronic)
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload whilst working to strict deadlines
• Ability to display attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the Trusts PAS system
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Can demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and with the minimum of supervision
• Organising, recording and minuting meetings
• Knowledge of project management

• Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer
• Make data driven decisions where appropriate
• Presentation skills

Personal Attributes

• Diplomatic
• Calm and objective
• Assertive, confident yet approachable
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Flexible attitude to working
• Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills

Other Requirements

• Able to demonstrate the Trust core values and behaviours in day to day approach to work

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Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.

This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.

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The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.

The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:

New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers

All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.