Job Overview The Wessex Cancer Alliance (hosted by UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role Main duties of the job The Wessex Cancer Alliance (hosted by UHS) works across the geography of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with the constituent organisations to improve outcomes and experience for people with cancer. We are looking for a project manager to work alongside teams to support the personalised care agenda across cancer pathways, spanning all care settings. The post holder will form part of a small team within the WCA Personalised Care Programme and will hold their own portfolio of projects they will manage and support. The post holder should be a self-starter and will need to work collaboratively with various stakeholders across the NHS in primary, secondary and community care, ICBs, other organisations and with experts by experience. The role will aim to facilitate and ensure a coordinated effort to enable integration of meaningful, personalised support for people with cancer in Wessex. This post may suit a clinician with experience of quality improvement/project management wanted to expand their experience in a new role, alternatively applications would be welcomed from experienced project managers. An interest in personalised care is essential. Working for our organisation University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Person specification Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria Degree or equivalent experience Detailed knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique or relevant experience to Masters level or equivalent Evidence of further training/study/leadership courses Proven track record in project management experience Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience Desirable criteria QSIR college associate Coaching qualification and or relevant experience Previous experience in healthcare setting Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment Experience of action learning sets