Overview
In this role you will oversee cancer pathway performance across the Trust, translating data into actionable oversight and improvement. You will work closely with clinical and operational teams to identify barriers and drive timely diagnosis and treatment, including alignment with national waiting time standards. A key focus is transforming performance reporting into operational action, supported by ESNEFT’s digital transformation with Epic. You will contribute to a patient-centered culture that Time Matters and supports staff through development opportunities.
Pay / Benefits
- generous pension scheme
- unsocial hours payments
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
- NHS discounts
- Staff Health and Wellbeing programme
- flexible working options
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, interpretation and presentation of cancer performance information for Trust performance and governance forums, highlighting trends, risks and required actions.
- Provide operational leadership for cancer performance in collaboration with specialty teams, diagnostic services and corporate colleagues to remove barriers to timely care.
- Maintain oversight of patients on cancer pathways, focusing on those at risk of delay and ensuring escalation and action.
- Develop and maintain cancer performance management processes to translate information into action rather than just reporting.
Key requirements
- Relevant degree or equivalent
- Management / leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at postgraduate level
- Experience in a management/leadership role
- Experience in managing/leading a team
- Responsibility for a budget
- Understanding of the NHS and current agenda
- Demonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project management
- Risk management and governance
- Proven ability to drive change in practice to improve services
- collaborative
- strong communication
- stakeholder engagement
- NHS IT systems
- Epic EPR implementation
- data reporting and analytics
Cancer Performance Lead in Colchester employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
