Job Description

The post- holder will support the Lead Cancer Manager in the leadership of the Cancer Services Team and, in line with the national cancer agenda, will provide an approach of positively influencing excellence in patient experience, outcomes, and the delivery of statutory regulatory requirements and targets, within resource constraints
Main duties of the job
The post- holder will provide strong visible leadership across the organisation, by engaging and supporting staff with regards to the cancer agenda and supporting the Lead Cancer Manager in helping to set the strategic direction for cancer provision within the Trust, whilst ensuring alignment with the overall corporate objectives.
The post- holder will deputise for the Lead Cancer Manager when required
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7156191
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Cancer Services Manager will be responsible for leading on a number of key performance and operational criteria across cancer services. They will provide leadership and line management of the Cancer Services Support Managers to ensure the effective leadership and management of processes.
This will provide assurance that the Cancer Services Team delivers a patient- centered service. Working with the Lead Cancer Manager, the post- holder will help to develop a culture focused on safety and quality, whilst ensuring achievement of performance against the national standards and positive patient experience.
The post- holder will support the development of a culture across the organisation which is transparent and empowers innovation, creativity, and learning at ward and departmental level.Along with the Lead Cancer Manager, the post- holder will provide advice on the national and local cancer agenda to the operational teams and work with peers to ensure consistency of cancer standards across the organisation, thereby reducing unwarranted variation in practice.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Cancer Services Manager will be responsible for leading on a number of key performance and operational criteria across cancer services. They will provide leadership and line management of the Cancer Services Support Managers to ensure the effective leadership and management of processes.
This will provide assurance that the Cancer Services Team delivers a patient- centered service. Working with the Lead Cancer Manager, the post- holder will help to develop a culture focused on safety and quality, whilst ensuring achievement of performance against the national standards and positive patient experience.
The post- holder will support the development of a culture across the organisation which is transparent and empowers innovation, creativity, and learning at ward and departmental level.Along with the Lead Cancer Manager, the post- holder will provide advice on the national and local cancer agenda to the operational teams and work with peers to ensure consistency of cancer standards across the organisation, thereby reducing unwarranted variation in practice.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to constructively challenge peer group to promote improvements
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise

Desirable

• Operational management experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Masters Degree level or equivalent experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced knowledge of Cancer waiting Times targets and practice and implications for the service.
• Understanding of cancer tracking processes and cancer MDT requirements

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams including medical staff
• Experience of supporting, supervising and developing staff.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to constructively challenge peer group to promote improvements
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise

Desirable

• Operational management experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Masters Degree level or equivalent experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced knowledge of Cancer waiting Times targets and practice and implications for the service.
• Understanding of cancer tracking processes and cancer MDT requirements

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams including medical staff
• Experience of supporting, supervising and developing staff.

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