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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Secondments will be considered but applicants must seek their current line managers approval before applying for the role)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 8:30am to 4:30pm, each day will include a half hour unpaid break.)
Job ref
408-26-237
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Clatterbridge Hospital
Town
Bebington
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/04/2026 23:59

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Cancer Assistant Project Manager

Band 6

 

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Cancer Services Project Team, within the Corporate Division of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WUTH) as an Cancer Assistant Project Manager.

Regionally, the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) leads the delivery of the National Cancer Plan for England's ambitions for cancer across our local system with the aim of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

The Cancer Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of a portfolio of cancer transformation and improvement projects across the Trust. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of projects aligned with CMCA and national NHS priorities and Trust objectives.

The role will require close collaboration with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues across the organisation.

The Cancer Assistant Project Manager may lead on discrete projects or individual workstreams under the guidance of the Cancer Project Manager and wider Cancer Services Team.

The role will be based at Clatterbridge Hospital but will involve cross-site working between Clatterbridge Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.

The working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Each day will include a half hour unpaid break.

Secondments will be considered but applicants must seek their current line managers approval before applying for the role.

Main duties of the job

The Cancer Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of cancer service improvement and transformation projects across the Trust, working closely within the Cancer Services Team and under the guidance of the Cancer Project Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the planning and delivery of cancer service improvement and transformation projects aligned to Trust and national priorities.

  • Contributing to pathway optimisation and service redesign initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, patient experience, quality and safety, while supporting efficient and sustainable service delivery.

  • Leading on discrete projects or individual workstreams under the guidance of the Cancer Services Team, taking ownership for delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and governance arrangements.

  • Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate teams to support the successful implementation of improvement initiatives.

  • Facilitating meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to support project delivery and service improvement.

  • Monitoring project progress and supporting the identification and resolution of risks, issues and barriers to delivery.

  • Gathering, analysing and interpreting information to support decision making, track project performance and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Assistant Project Manager position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to post graduate degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
  • Experience of involvement in project / improvement work and/or administering programme management office environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Change management qualification or equivalent experiential learning and a willingness to undertake training such as: Project/Programme management qualifications such as Prince 2 or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).
  • Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders as part of change programme structures.
  • Experience within and Acute Hospital working with a range of Clinicians and Operational Managers as part of change programme structures.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Megan Binns
Job title
Cancer Project Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07887440320
Additional information

For an informal discussion or to arrange a departmental visit please contact Megan Binns, Cancer Project Manager on 07887440320.

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