SSCA Cancer Improvement Manager - Band 8a

Please refer to the full job description and person specification This is a site-based role, with the post holder expected to work on-site at any SSCA secondary care trust as required Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust This is a site-based role and does not offer home working. The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance is a partnership that brings together leaders from NHS Trusts, integrated care systems and other health organisations across a population of approximately 3.6 million people. Our aim is to improve diagnosis, treatment and care outcomes for cancer patients, and to reduce unwarranted variation across our providers. The post holder will also contribute to shared learning across the Alliance networks and support the development of sustainable improvement capability. As part of its programme to transform cancer services, the Cancer Alliance works with partner Trusts to improve cancer pathways, patient experience and outcomes. This role supports the development and delivery of improvement initiatives across the Alliance, working closely with clinical and operational teams across provider organisations and the wider system. The post-holder will co-create and deliver a portfolio of improvement projects with system and provider partners, with a strong focus on securing engagement and approval from senior clinical, executive and operational leaders to drive performance and service improvement across cancer pathways. Operating at the intersection of programme management and delivery, the role will translate transformation strategy into practical change. This includes analysing data and intelligence such as Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) to identify opportunities to implement best practice pathways, reduce variation, and ensure timely, high-quality, and seamless patient care. Additional information When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant experience, education or personal interests Interviews are planned to take place in-person at Surrey Technology Centre in weeks commencing 22nd and 29th June. If you are unavailable during this period, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. See attached job description for further information.