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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 11 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
408-26-697
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Clatterbridge Hospital
Town
Bebington
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/10/2026 23:59

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Cancer Project Support Officer

Band 4

 

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Job overview

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

Regionally, the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) leads the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions for cancer across our local system through collaboration with partners with the aim of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

This role involves supporting the Cancer Services Project Team with the development and delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) improvment projects at WUTH.  This will include the production of project documentation, the organisation of meetings, liaison with colleagues and the creation and maintenance of project files.

The post holder will also manage, independently, smaller scale projects and be heavily involved in working with clinical and operational teams across WUTH. The role requires the post holder to be in close contact with the Cancer Services Project Team members.

The job 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 post holder will be the key project support to the Cancer Services Project Team.  They will organise and administrate project meetings and assist in the development of presentations and reports.  They will assist with the development and delivery of a broad range of Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) improvement projects and maintain project management tools such as project action logs.

Excellent computer / keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel are essential.

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 Project Support Officer position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Diploma Level/NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Experience of the creation of project documentation
  • Excellent computer/keyboard skills e.g. ECDL or equivalent
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel
  • Experience at organising and administrating meetings
  • Experience at maintaining electronic project filing structure
  • Three years NHS minimum experience
Desirable criteria
  • Project Management qualification / course attended

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to deal with highly sensitive issues professionally
  • Knowledge of data protection issues and Caldicott guidelines
  • Proven track record of working as part of a team
  • Highly computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
Desirable criteria
  • Make data driven decisions where appropriate
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Required to travel within Cheshire and Merseyside.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Juliet Davies
Job title
Assistant Project Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For an informal discussion or to arrange a departmental visit please contact Juliet Davies, Assistant Project Manager on 0151 334 4000 x4488.

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