Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital to lead the establishment and delivery of the Lung Cancer Screening Service (previously Targeted Lung Health Check Programme) as Programme Manager. The Programme Manager role will lead the establishment and have operational oversight of the flow of patients through the lung cancer screening program, and operationally support processes for any required onward referrals as recommended by the screening review meeting and lung nodule MDT. Travel across the Trust footprint and wider region may be required to support patients and staff at screening locations. Main duties of the job The Programme Manager will work closely with the Clinical Lead and Lead Nurse Assessor to develop the infrastructure, policies and procedures required to establish the service. The role will then lead the service from an operational perspective, as outlined in the national protocol. The Programme manager alongside the lead nurse assessor is responsible for overseeing the flow of patients through the screening program, supporting patients, and managing administrative staff members. The role involves internal and external stakeholder management, supporting between primary and secondary care, and close operational liaison with internal care groups and other system screening programs. This role will work closely with the cancer alliance and NHSE to implement changes as the program moves to a national screening service. About us Our Benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-6873332-PM-CSD Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate Degree or equivalent demonstrable occupation experience. Evidence of continued educational and professional development Desirable Masters degree Change management or management qualification Personal Attributes Essential Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of core trust values and be able to articulate in practice Ability to work using own initiative Experience Essential Experience of delivering patient focused care Experience of managing a team and supervising tasks Evidence of leading and managing change, e.g. setting up of new clinical pathways / processes Experience of leading and managing projects Interpretation and application of national guidance Desirable Experience within screening programmes or cancer services Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate Degree or equivalent demonstrable occupation experience. Evidence of continued educational and professional development Desirable Masters degree Change management or management qualification Personal Attributes Essential Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of core trust values and be able to articulate in practice Ability to work using own initiative Experience Essential Experience of delivering patient focused care Experience of managing a team and supervising tasks Evidence of leading and managing change, e.g. setting up of new clinical pathways / processes Experience of leading and managing projects Interpretation and application of national guidance Desirable Experience within screening programmes or cancer services 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)