Job summary A wonderful pilot opportunity has arisen in the Cancer Directorate, which will be focused on strengthening the community assessment for men with non-specific lower urinary tract symptoms or marginally raised PSA. The pilot will look at how to reduce over-investigation and related anxiety in men, and will focus the resources on patients who are at high-risk detection of prostate cancer in early stages and will majorly benefit from treatment. We are inviting applications from all candidates who have experience in leading projects and providing administrative support to project teams. The role will require liaising with Primary Care team, creating collaborative working strategy to meet project aims and working closely with prostate cancer clinical lead and the Cancer Alliance. The candidate will need to demonstrate excellent project management and data collection skills, be able to use a variety of computer based programmes, create action plans, take minutes and co-ordinate meetings. Main duties of the job Highly effective communication skills, including persuading and motivating. Ability to analyse data, draw conclusions and present in report format Project Management Skills, demonstrated through relevant experience Planning analytical and organisational skills Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with NHS staff, consultants and contractors, technical partners and Primary care. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-255042 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 19th February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 19th February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent professional experience Desirable Secretary qualification or equivalent Team leader/management qualification Typing qualification or equivalent experience PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing staff or working in a busy clerical / project office environment Experience of management/secretarial and /or complex administrative experience Experience of prioritising, planning and organising multiple projects with competing deadlines alongside own and others tasks Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations Experience of supporting successful projects/change within a clinical environment Experience in data collection and management. Desirable Previous experience of working in NHS Experience of clinical systems Understanding of patient care processes and issues Experience of supporting clinical teams with changes that impact on patient care Knowledge Essential Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures Customer service principles Good working knowledge of office procedures and all Microsoft office packages Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities Knowledge of Prince 2 procedures Awareness of anti-discriminatory issues Knowledge of National cancer priorities and their impact on cancer pathways at CUH and beyond Desirable Knowledge of project office administration Skills Essential Ability to manage/work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels including with management, technical and clinical teams and able to negotiate when required, acting in a tactful and confident manner, to achieve the desired results Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills, able to build good relationships with management, technical and clinical teams Ability to organise and manage own time and others to keep to schedule and deadlines Ability to analyse and present complex data and technical documentation and translate to non-technical end users including individuals and large groups. Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously Excellent IT skills - ability to use Microsoft office applications including spreadsheets and email Desirable Ability to use MS Project and MS Vision Ability to work with budgets Ability to manage projects Ability to touch type Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent professional experience Desirable Secretary qualification or equivalent Team leader/management qualification Typing qualification or equivalent experience PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing staff or working in a busy clerical / project office environment Experience of management/secretarial and /or complex administrative experience Experience of prioritising, planning and organising multiple projects with competing deadlines alongside own and others tasks Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations Experience of supporting successful projects/change within a clinical environment Experience in data collection and management. Desirable Previous experience of working in NHS Experience of clinical systems Understanding of patient care processes and issues Experience of supporting clinical teams with changes that impact on patient care Knowledge Essential Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures Customer service principles Good working knowledge of office procedures and all Microsoft office packages Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities Knowledge of Prince 2 procedures Awareness of anti-discriminatory issues Knowledge of National cancer priorities and their impact on cancer pathways at CUH and beyond Desirable Knowledge of project office administration Skills Essential Ability to manage/work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels including with management, technical and clinical teams and able to negotiate when required, acting in a tactful and confident manner, to achieve the desired results Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills, able to build good relationships with management, technical and clinical teams Ability to organise and manage own time and others to keep to schedule and deadlines Ability to analyse and present complex data and technical documentation and translate to non-technical end users including individuals and large groups. Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously Excellent IT skills - ability to use Microsoft office applications including spreadsheets and email Desirable Ability to use MS Project and MS Vision Ability to work with budgets Ability to manage projects Ability to touch type Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)