Cancer Improvement Manager | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £66,274 - £73,496 p.a incl HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 1NA |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7972486/196-COF11147-H |
Summary
The post-holder will join a small team of Cancer Improvement Managers who work across programmes within the SELCA portfolio. This role specifically, will be responsible for the delivery of the Early Diagnosis Programme within the cancer alliance, working closely with members of the early diagnosis programme, the wider SELCA team, as well as system partners.
Key priorities of the role:
· - Work closely with the Early Diagnosis Senior Programme Manager and Deputy Programme Manager in implementing projects to support the national deliverables regarding Early Diagnosis and where required, support other programmes of the organisation
· - Support SELCAs agenda regarding reducing inequalities, ensuring that equitable care is received for patients living in South East London
· - Work with system partners in scoping new projects that can be implemented in South East London
The post-holder will be responsible for providing project management and support to ensure outputs are delivered effectively through all projects and pieces of work under their portfolio.
The post holder will lead various projects and be responsible for planning, day-to-day delivery, and subsequent performance management, adjusting plans as required to ensure that risks and issues are mitigated.
The post holder will work with clinicians and managers to ensure provision of the best possible patient experience and service delivery.
The post holder will be required to have oversight of all projects within their portfolio and issue they are able to manage risk and escalate where required.
The post holder will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills. They will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of interdependencies and delivery of objectives
South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA) is one of the twenty Cancer Alliances in England, and provides clinical, operational and transformational leadership to our local health system.
Our key members include:
• SEL Integrated Care System
• Primary care
• South East London Accountable Cancer Network (SEL ACN – the provider network)
• Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
• King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
• Patient/public representatives
• Charity representatives
The SELCA vision is to provide the very best in cancer service to our patients by improving access, clinical outcomes, patient experience and quality of life for the population of SE London based upon national and international standards and evidence.
The role will have a number of responsibilities, including Project Management, Financial Management, Staff and Stakeholder Management, Information Management, Strategy, Change and Service Improvement, Personal Development, Research and Development.
This advert closes on Monday 25 May 2026