University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wessex Cancer Alliance (WCA) for a Project Officer to join the Service Improvement Team, supporting review of cancer pathways across Wessex.
Wessex Cancer Alliance (WCA) leads and inspires innovation and improvement in cancer care for all people in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Service Improvement Team supports the transformation of the patient’s pathway from referral to diagnosis and treatment for patients referred via an urgent suspected cancer pathway, aiming to improve experience and outcomes while meeting national cancer waiting times performance standards.
Responsibilities
* Be highly organised and efficient, supporting organising, facilitating and minute-taking during project meetings.
* Analyse complex data and produce and present recommendations.
* Support service improvement and redesign.
* Create, track and expedite action plans from project start to delivery.
* Encourage change with external stakeholders such as clinical and operational colleagues.
* Professionally support project implementation and delivery.
* Report progress, including updates and completing project documentation.
* Use improvement methodologies and data to understand and improve processes.
* Be interested in learning improvement skills through formal and informal training.
Qualifications
* Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of clinical and managerial staff.
* Experience in either project management or service improvement, preferably.
* A willingness and ability to develop knowledge of these skills while in post.
* Exposure and opportunity to engage with other Trusts to share learning.
Inclusive Environment
We are committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. All backgrounds, identities, and experiences are welcome.
Additional Information
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. It is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two on-site days per week. You will be required to attend meetings across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to fully engage with teams, understand the pathways and support the development of plans to implement improvements.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10th June in person at Oakley Road in Southampton. The application deadline is Wednesday 27 May 2026.
Contact
Miriam Criddle
Programme Manager – Wessex Cancer Alliance
miriam.criddle@wca.uhs.nhs.uk
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