Programme Manager (Lung Cancer Screening Programme)

The Lung cancer screening programme is the newest screening programme to the NHS, aimed at the early detection of Lung Cancer within patients aged between 55 and 75 who have a history of smoking.

The Program was launched in 2022 within the South Tyneside and Sunderland locality.

This role is well suited to candidates who have project or programme management experience, a good understanding of budgets and are willing to learn and build networks with the local communities to ensure compliance and uptake within the specified age range.

You will work closely with the Screening Team ensuring we meet monthly delivery targets, developing staff and really getting the best from your team. You will work alongside Respiratory and Radiology clinical teams within the Trust, contributing to clinical pathway developments and optimising uptake of the screening service across South Tyneside and Sunderland demonstrating excellent planning and organisational skills., To provide excellent leadership skills to deliver a transformational programme of work for patients in South Tyneside and Sunderland. Leading by example and providing operational day to day support to the screening team.

To work collaboratively and in partnership with a wide stakeholder community including senior clinical and managerial leaders and external support agencies.

To work in partnership with the National Screening Programme to deliver a transformational programme of work to enable the early detection of lung cancer which is a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan and National Cancer Plan.

Develop and deliver a whole system approach across the lung cancer screening pathway, engaging with stakeholders from primary care, local authorities and community groups.

Close and ongoing liaison with Respiratory and Radiology clinical leads in developing and delivery effective pathways, tailoring the service to local population needs that ensures maximum benefit and population health improvement.

Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities i.e. pro-actively facilitate agreement and approval of project scope, goals, deliverables and benefits; adjusting strategic plans which may impact multiple service performances.

Able to assess highly complex and often conflicting information, including qualitative and quantitative data requiring analysis and interpretation.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.