Overview
In this role you will lead the Diagnostics and Cancer strategy and operations for the East of England region, collaborating with national teams, the East of England Cancer Alliance, and elective improvement groups. You will ensure delivery of performance standards and implement a structured improvement approach across health systems. You will act as a subject matter expert for Diagnostics and Cancer, supporting regional colleagues, ICBs, and wider systems to align services with planned care goals. The role focuses on translating strategy into sustainable, high‑quality elective services with cross‑system engagement and governance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and operationalise the Directorate strategy/plan for Diagnostics and Cancer; deliver short- to medium-term objectives.
- Ensure the strategy is understood by stakeholders and resourced effectively.
- Develop a structured improvement approach for elective recovery drawing on regional and national support.
- Plan, develop and manage Directorate plans and enable implementation in new organisations.
- Identify and mitigate key risks and issues; monitor progress and accountability.
- Manage budgetary implications and avoid destabilising business as usual.
- Foster and promote relationships with key stakeholders across services and sectors.
Key requirements
- Demonstrable experience with Acute Hospital Providers and ICBs at provider, system or regional level, with preference for Diagnostics and Cancer exposure.
- Ability to act as a subject matter expert for Diagnostics and Cancer care with regional colleagues, ICBs and wider systems.
- Experience delivering improvement to national constitutional and planning standards for Diagnostics and Cancer.
- Ability to hold executive-level management teams to account for delivering improvements in performance standards.
- highly developed communication skills for complex matters
- ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- strategic thinking and problem-solving
- data interpretation from multiple sources
- presenting complex information clearly
- performance measurement and governance
MRP Deputy Director of Planned Care (Cancer and Diagnostics) in Fulbourn 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.
