Pathway Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a treatment portfolio project manager to join the Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA). This role will make a direct impact on improving cancer treatment pathways and patient outcomes across the region.The post holder will focus on improving access to treatment, delivering against national cancer performance standards, and enhancing patient experience. A key priority will be leading transformation within Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) services.The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, using data-driven insights to support service redesign and deliver sustainable improvements across multiple organisations. Working in a complex, system-wide environment, you will collaborate with clinical and operational colleagues to drive meaningful change.Given the specialist nature of the role, experience in SACT, either from a clinical or operational background, is essential.We are looking for candidates who:Have experience, As a treatment project manager, you will work collaboratively across Surrey and Sussex and other referring regions to deliver safe, effective and timely access to treatment. The successful candidate will:Lead the development and implementation of treatment specific cancer pathwaysDeliver measurable improvements against all national cancer waiting time standardsLead complex transformation programmes across multiple NHS Trusts and partnersAnalyse and interpret complex data to inform service improvementsWork closely with clinical leads to improve quality, reduce variation, and enhance patient outcomesEngage and influence stakeholders across the NHS, ICSs, primary care, and third sectorThis role requires a confident and adaptable individual who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-organisational environment.

of managing large and complex projectsHave strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence othersAre organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise workload to meet competing deadlinesHave strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHave a good understanding of SACT treatment pathway

The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance is a partnership that brings together leaders from NHS Trusts, integrated care systems and other health organisations across a population of approximately 3.6 million people. Our aim is to improve diagnosis, treatment and care outcomes for cancer patients, and to reduce unwarranted variation across our providers.

The job holder will be based in SSCA office's in Guildford but will be expected to regularly travel to trusts or meetings within the Surrey and Sussex geography and potentially other referring regions, as agreed with the Programme Managers and Clinical Leads., Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.