Job summary Barts Cancer Centre has an international reputation as a service dedicated to treating patients with both common and rarer cancers. We provide an integrated service to over one and a half million people in north east London, Essex and further afield, ensuring they have access to high quality, specialist cancer care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team and make a difference as a Deputy Service Delivery Manager for the Solid Oncology and Chemotherapy services at the Barts Cancer Centre on a one year fixed-term contract. Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team you will be integral to the provision of a safe, effective, and high quality care for patients being treated at the Barts Cancer Centre. The post-holder will support the Service Delivery Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational management of our Chemotherapy Day Units. The post-holder will also drive and deliver efficiency and productivity in these areas, as well as supporting improvement projects. The ability to forge close working relationships with administration and clinical staff is essential to the post. The post holder will also be required to excel at multitasking, prioritisation and excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The post offers a variety of experience across multiple specialties and offers an excellent opportunity to develop management skills and experience. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that services are efficiently and effectively run at the St Bartholomew's site. This will be achieved through excellent human resource, financial and performance management, and leadership of change management to achieve improvement in process and patient outcomes. The post holder will also take the lead on specific modernisation and transformation issues. The post holder will also be operationally responsible for designated areas of the Solid Oncology and Chemotherapy. The post holder will be responsible for meeting both the service's objectives and the strategic corporate objectives of Barts Health, providing management support to staff within their areas of management. The role will also focus on the development and implementation of projects working within tight time scales when required. The Deputy Delivery Manager will deputise, where appropriate for the Service Delivery Manager in their absence. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-6980037SBH Job locations St. Bartholomew's Hospital London EC1A 7BE Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS Proven experience analysing and interpreting performance data Proven experience in service improvement and development Understanding of 18 week and cancer pathways Desirable Experience managing chemotherapy admin team, knowledge of booking rules, pharmacy rules and drug regimes. Cerner knowledge A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality. Qualifications Desirable Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels. Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages Person Specification Experience Essential Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS Proven experience analysing and interpreting performance data Proven experience in service improvement and development Understanding of 18 week and cancer pathways Desirable Experience managing chemotherapy admin team, knowledge of booking rules, pharmacy rules and drug regimes. Cerner knowledge A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality. Qualifications Desirable Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively at Divisional management and all senior levels. Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address St. Bartholomew's Hospital London EC1A 7BE Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)