Head of Exercise-Based Cancer Pre and Rehabilitation Services (also to be known as ‘Head of Active Together’)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire with regular travel (on-site) - The role is predominantly based at the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate, with some requirement to work across our other centres as we expand. There will be some options for flexibility following successful completion of the probationary period.
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer, healthier lives, free of cancer. We fund vital cancer research and pioneer innovative new services for people with cancer. These medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
As our Head of Active Together, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
Yorkshire Cancer Research has embarked on an exciting programme to transform and improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients. Active Together is a multimodal prehabilitation and rehabilitation service developed by world-leading academics and practitioners at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU).
Reporting to the Director of Research and Services, the Head of Active Together will lead the charity’s Active Together team to deliver services in various locations across Yorkshire and oversee funding contracts with NHS Trusts. They will work in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University to evaluate and ensure continuous improvement of all Active Together services.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
* Manage resource levels to deliver the charity’s Active Together Services to a consistently high standard and within budget.
* Coach and develop the Active Together team, role modelling the internal personal development and objective setting approach.
* Drive continuous improvement across the team, ensuring learnings from management and evaluation of services influence future strategic decisions.
Roll out of Active Together across Yorkshire with External Stakeholders:
* Collaborate with Sheffield Hallam University to develop and implement new Active Together Programmes, including quality assurance, evaluation, and continuous improvement of existing services.
* Ensure public and patient involvement informs development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Active Together services.
* Support the Director of Research, Services, and Policy in negotiating contractual terms with NHS Trusts.
Service delivery and Operational Management:
* Lead and manage in-house service delivery teams (including Personal Trainers, Dietitians, and Counsellors) to deliver the Active Together service in Harrogate.
* Work closely with the AWRC to ensure the Active Together Programme is implemented correctly and evaluation data is collected.
Governance:
* Ensure high levels of governance within the Active Together team by working with the Risk, Compliance and Governance team.
* Ensure the charity’s Active Together operational policies and procedures are fit for purpose and continually reviewed.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* An excellent track record of management and leadership, with relevant experience at a senior manager/team leader level in delivering exercise-based or cancer-related services.
* Proven experience of managing internal budgets, risk registers, and complying with governance requirements.
* Proven experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, including health service providers and commissioners.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to develop reports and present complex information to a range of stakeholders.
Application
To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 13 October 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome discussions for flexible working at the interview stage where we will consider individual circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
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