Job summary Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) is a partnership that brings together leaders from different hospital trusts, GPs and primary care, health and social organisations, covering a population of nearly 1.8 million people. Our aim is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in our local area. We are seeking to recruit Cancer Pathway Improvement Managers to join our innovative and dynamic team. The post holders will work closely with the Head of Service Improvement and Tumour Specific Clinical Leads within the Service Improvement and Operational Performance portfolios to ensure the TVCA deliver improvements to cancer pathways and performance across our footprint. You will be deeply committed to system integration and have a natural ability to engage and collaborate with varied stakeholders and continue to improve the health and wellbeing of our population. For an informal discussion, please contact Victoria Saungweme via Victoria.Saungwemenhs.net or 07783 815 351 Main duties of the job The post holders will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting delivery of pathway improvements across the Cancer Alliance. The role will support the Head of Service Improvement (TVCA) and Trusts, deliver pathway improvements to support full adoption of best practice timed pathways and achievement of the key cancer waiting times standards. The successful candidates will: Be responsible for the development and implementation of multiple cancer pathway improvement priorities, including supporting MDT reform, shared pathway improvements, diagnostic pathways and treatment variation, which will ensure achievement of continuous improvement across clinical pathways as defined within the programme workplan. Be responsible for supporting the Clinical Advisory Groups (CAGs) to set up and support the Tumour Site Specific Groups, managing the organisation, secretariat, reporting and actions of these meetings Support the Clinical Leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of cancer services across the Thames Valley system to reduce variation. Be responsible for the detailed analysis of highly complex information in relation to multiple aspects of the Trusts performance. This information will be used to drive change, working in collaboration with key stakeholders internal and external to the Trusts. About us NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West. We work collaboratively with partner organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS). Our key priorities are to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7 million people who live in our communities. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles. Our Values are: Respectful we are inclusive Impactful we make a difference Integrity we are kind and fair Leadership we encourage leadership Collaborative we work together in a positive way Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9482-ICB-5703TG Job locations Unipart Group Of Companies Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2PG Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting delivery of pathway improvements across the Cancer Alliance. The role will support the Head of Service Improvement (TVCA) and Trusts, deliver pathway improvements to support full adoption of best practice timed pathways and achievement of the key cancer waiting times standards. Responsible for the development and implementation of multiple cancer pathway improvement priorities, including supporting MDT reform, shared pathway improvements, diagnostic pathways and treatment variation, which will ensure achievement of continuous improvement across clinical pathways as defined within the programme workplan. Responsible for supporting the Clinical Advisory Groups (CAGs) To set up and support the Tumour Site Specific and Primary Care Groups, managing the organisation, secretariat, reporting and actions of these meetings. Support the Clinical Leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of cancer services across the Thames Valley system to reduce variation. Responsible for the detailed analysis of highly complex information in relation to multiple aspects of the Trusts performance. This information will be used to drive change, working in collaboration with key stakeholders internal and external to the Trust. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting delivery of pathway improvements across the Cancer Alliance. The role will support the Head of Service Improvement (TVCA) and Trusts, deliver pathway improvements to support full adoption of best practice timed pathways and achievement of the key cancer waiting times standards. Responsible for the development and implementation of multiple cancer pathway improvement priorities, including supporting MDT reform, shared pathway improvements, diagnostic pathways and treatment variation, which will ensure achievement of continuous improvement across clinical pathways as defined within the programme workplan. Responsible for supporting the Clinical Advisory Groups (CAGs) To set up and support the Tumour Site Specific and Primary Care Groups, managing the organisation, secretariat, reporting and actions of these meetings. Support the Clinical Leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of cancer services across the Thames Valley system to reduce variation. Responsible for the detailed analysis of highly complex information in relation to multiple aspects of the Trusts performance. This information will be used to drive change, working in collaboration with key stakeholders internal and external to the Trust. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level within Cancer Services. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent. Experience of working within cancer services. Experience of leading and managing improvement projects at a senior level in the NHS. Experience of analysing complex data with multiple information components in both qualitative and quantitative formats. Experience of working with and engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of designing strategy and policies aligned to corporate, clinical and business objectives and plans. Experience of successful implementation of service improvements. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Communication Skills Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution. Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales. Interpreting national policy for implementation. Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success. Analytical Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Desirable Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects. Management Skills Essential Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level within Cancer Services. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent. Experience of working within cancer services. Experience of leading and managing improvement projects at a senior level in the NHS. Experience of analysing complex data with multiple information components in both qualitative and quantitative formats. Experience of working with and engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of designing strategy and policies aligned to corporate, clinical and business objectives and plans. Experience of successful implementation of service improvements. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Communication Skills Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution. Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales. Interpreting national policy for implementation. Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success. Analytical Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Desirable Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects. Management Skills Essential Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. 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. Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB Address Unipart Group Of Companies Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2PG Employer's website https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)