Somerset Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to manage the planning, delivery, and assurance of its Cancer Services Improvement Programme on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will focus specifically on earlier cancer diagnosis and the implementation of teledermatology for urgent suspected cancer pathways. The post holder will play a crucial role in improving cancer care and outcomes across Somerset, working collaboratively with stakeholders at various levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the delivery of cancer services improvements, with a particular focus on earlier diagnosis and achieving the Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) targets.
Work closely with Cancer Services teams, tumour site leads, and GP practices to review, redesign, and improve cancer pathways, ensuring alignment with national standards and local needs.
Develop and embed continuous improvement practices within clinical teams, ensuring high-quality care for patients.
Support the achievement of NHS England's goal of diagnosing more cancers at stages 1 and 2 and help ensure 80% of patients are seen within the 28-day FDS.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement through meetings, reports, presentations, and the creation of action plans.
Provide expertise in pathway redesign, project management, and change management, from initial scoping to the embedding of improvements.
Main duties of the job
Support the team in delivering key reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Maintain robust governance arrangements, including the development of action plans, minutes, and other documentation. Key Skills and Experience In-depth knowledge of cancer pathway redesign and improvement. Experience working within the NHS or healthcare improvement programmes, with a focus on clinical engagement and pathway delivery. Ability to communicate highly sensitive information, motivate teams, and lead change effectively. Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical leads, commissioners, and Cancer Alliances. Demonstrated experience in delivering quality improvement initiatives that impact patient care and outcomes. Why Join Us This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving cancer services across Somerset, ensuring patients have access to the best possible care. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team working in partnership with clinical and non-clinical staff to drive significant improvements across the cancer pathway. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by cancer, contributing to national targets and service improvements. For further details about the role please contact Rosie Edgerley, Cancer Programme Manager at
rosie.edgerley@somersetft.nhs.uk . About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life. NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security. Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax. A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential. Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Experience with cancer pathway. Evidence of QI methodology and practice. Prince 2 or equivalent level of experience. Experience in health service management. Experience
Experience of managing projects through the full project lifecycle. Experience of Project Management including planning, implementation and report writing. Understanding of Cancer pathways. Managing Successful Projects to support the delivery of projects. Experience of working with datasets including analysis and collation. Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Experience of change management. Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences. Working in multi-professional environments. Working knowledge and experience of Somerset Cancer Register. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills. Additional Criteria
Highly developed organisational and planning ability. Leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills. Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously. Demonstrate good organisational skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time. Ability to problem solve and deal with situations in a diplomatic, non-confrontational manner. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills. Facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills. Excellent communication and liaison skills across a wide spectrum of staff groups. Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills. Proven ability to produce accurate work and meet deadlines. Ability to show compassion and empathy. Stays calm in difficult situations. Manages difficult situations. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Support the team in delivering key reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Maintain robust governance arrangements, including the development of action plans, minutes, and other documentation. Key Skills and Experience In-depth knowledge of cancer pathway redesign and improvement. Experience working within the NHS or healthcare improvement programmes, with a focus on clinical engagement and pathway delivery. Ability to communicate highly sensitive information, motivate teams, and lead change effectively. Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical leads, commissioners, and Cancer Alliances. Demonstrated experience in delivering quality improvement initiatives that impact patient care and outcomes. Why Join Us This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving cancer services across Somerset, ensuring patients have access to the best possible care. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team working in partnership with clinical and non-clinical staff to drive significant improvements across the cancer pathway. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by cancer, contributing to national targets and service improvements. For further details about the role please contact Rosie Edgerley, Cancer Programme Manager at
rosie.edgerley@somersetft.nhs.uk . About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life. NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security. Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax. A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential. Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Experience with cancer pathway. Evidence of QI methodology and practice. Prince 2 or equivalent level of experience. Experience in health service management. Experience
Experience of managing projects through the full project lifecycle. Experience of Project Management including planning, implementation and report writing. Understanding of Cancer pathways. Managing Successful Projects to support the delivery of projects. Experience of working with datasets including analysis and collation. Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Experience of change management. Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences. Working in multi-professional environments. Working knowledge and experience of Somerset Cancer Register. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills. Additional Criteria
Highly developed organisational and planning ability. Leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills. Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously. Demonstrate good organisational skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time. Ability to problem solve and deal with situations in a diplomatic, non-confrontational manner. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills. Facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills. Excellent communication and liaison skills across a wide spectrum of staff groups. Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills. Proven ability to produce accurate work and meet deadlines. Ability to show compassion and empathy. Stays calm in difficult situations. Manages difficult situations. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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