The NHS Cancer Programme sets the agenda for cancer services in England. Working with patients, clinicians, charities, and across the public sector, our aim is to reduce preventable cancers, diagnose cancer earlier, increase survival, and improve the quality of life and experience for cancer patients. We develop national policy and strategy, and work with our Cancer Alliances across the country to transform services for patients.
This is an exciting time for the NHS Cancer Programme. Our work to implement the recommendations from the NHS Long Term Plan has already started to transform the experience of cancer patients across England. You will be instrumental in delivering our ambition to diagnose three in four cancers at an early stage so that even more people survive cancer in the future.
As a Transformation Lead for Earlier Diagnosis, you will lead a large team as part of the National Cancer Programme to diagnose more cancers at an early stage.
This will include overseeing project delivery nationally and working with and through Cancer Alliances to effect service transformations for patients.
Main duties of the job
This will involve:
1. Overseeing rollout and implementation of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme across the country, including oversight of funding flows, support for large-scale procurements, operational oversight, and planning for national rollout.
2. Leading our Early Diagnosis Programmes (Bowel Cancer) team to effectively implement ColoFIT and facilitate the rollout of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to a lower threshold of 80ug/gm.
3. Leading our genomics programme to deliver the NHS JewishBRCA testing programme, the Retrospective Genetic Testing programme, and building work around Direct to patient testing pathways for cancer susceptibility genes.
4. Working closely with partner programmes and organizations, including imaging, diagnostics, screening, vaccinations, DHSC, and others, to align priorities and deliverables with the National Cancer Programme's objectives.
5. Engaging extensively with stakeholders such as charities, Royal Colleges, professional associations, and patients to ensure their involvement in the design and delivery of Cancer Programme projects.
You will have a detailed understanding of cancer delivery, experience working at a national level, strong relationships with Cancer Alliances and regional cancer leads, and experience delivering programmes to diagnose more cancers at an early stage.
About us
The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. This will be achieved by:
* Enabling local systems and providers to improve health and reduce inequalities.
* Making the NHS a great place to work, where staff can make a difference and achieve their potential.
* Working collaboratively to ensure the healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
* Optimising digital technology, research, and innovation.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
If successful, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers information from a previous or current NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may inform us if you do not consent.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Assignment Brief for further details on the role.
If you believe you have the skills and experience we need, apply today! Our roles attract many applications, and posts may close early. Don't miss out!
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; prior agreement from their employer is required before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to master's level or equivalent experience at a senior level in a specialist area.
Knowledge and experience
* Experience in programme management within large organizations and complex structures.
* Subject matter expertise in public service delivery areas.
* Understanding of healthcare policy background and its implications on engagement.
Skills and capabilities
* Ability to build collaborative networks, influence, and work through others.
* Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity while working at pace.
* Leadership skills to build, lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams, including coaching skills.
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive, and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders, and present to large groups.
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