Job summary 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 Project Manager with the development and delivery of the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) 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 RDS 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 Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) Team. They will organise and administrate RDS meetings and assist in the development of presentations and reports. They will assist with the development and delivery of a broad range of RDS 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. About us 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. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-24-1106-A Job locations Clatterbridge Hospital Clatterbridge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Project Support Officer position available with WUTH. Job description Job 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 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 Project Management qualification / course attended Knowledge and Skills Essential 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 Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff groups within the NHS Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral & electronic) Ability to prioritise and manage own workload whilst working to strict deadlines Ability to display attention to detail Working knowledge of the Trusts PAS system Good time management and organisational skills Can demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and with the minimum of supervision Organising, recording and minuting meetings Knowledge of project management Desirable Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer Make data driven decisions where appropriate Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Diplomatic Calm and objective Assertive, confident yet approachable Demonstrates enthusiasm Flexible attitude to working Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills Other Requirements Essential Able to demonstrate the Trust core values and behaviours in day to day approach to work Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training Essential 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 Project Management qualification / course attended Knowledge and Skills Essential 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 Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff groups within the NHS Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral & electronic) Ability to prioritise and manage own workload whilst working to strict deadlines Ability to display attention to detail Working knowledge of the Trusts PAS system Good time management and organisational skills Can demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and with the minimum of supervision Organising, recording and minuting meetings Knowledge of project management Desirable Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer Make data driven decisions where appropriate Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Diplomatic Calm and objective Assertive, confident yet approachable Demonstrates enthusiasm Flexible attitude to working Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills Other Requirements Essential Able to demonstrate the Trust core values and behaviours in day to day approach to work 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Clatterbridge Hospital Clatterbridge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)