The FDS Project Manager is responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing delivery of the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard for urgent suspected cancer patients across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Reporting to the Service Manager, the post holder will design, manage, and deliver change initiatives across all tumour sites, ensuring compliance with national CWT standards. Key duties include project planning, data analysis, process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and shared operational oversight of MDT Coordinators and Trackers.
The role requires previous project management experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously across multiple hospital sites. The Project Manager will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams, facilitate improvement workshops, and present progress at Divisional and Trust level meetings.
This is a fixed-term, full-time position demanding specialist knowledge of cancer pathways and NHS operational standards, with a strong focus on driving measurable improvements in patient care and service delivery.
About Our Trust
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
Sustainability
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
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