Cancer Data Project Manager
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Darlington, DL3 6HX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
The Cancer Data Project Manager is a 12-month fixed-term position. The post holder will work closely with members of the Cancer Services team and site...
You will be responsible, with
support, for the development, management and delivery of the 12- month project
which will require a flexible and responsive approach.
You will manage a small project
team, engaging with internal and external partners to lead the planning,
delivery and evaluation of the Cancer Data Project, ensuring its objectives,
deliverables and outcomes are achieved within agreed timescales.
Utilising project management
skills to assess gaps in data provision, you will work with multiple digital
health care systems to define data reporting improvements. This will support
patient pathway improvement.
Using excellent communications
skills, you will work with clinical teams, patients and other stakeholders to deliver
recommendations in relation to data collection, reporting and patient
You will establish and lead a
project steering group to underpin the project and ensure its sustainability
following its completion.
You will identify, design and implement data
and information solutions to support service transformation, pathway
improvement and performance management across Cancer Services.
To do this, you will lead the development of
dashboards, reporting tools, data processes and information products to support
operational and strategic decision-making.
Providing expert project management oversight, you
will ensure the effective planning, monitoring and delivery of multiple
projects and information requests.
Further details of the role are available
withing the job description.
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and gain cooperation from people at all levels.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, develop solutions, and resolve problems relating to project or service delivery.
- Ability to support and motivate colleagues and project team members to achieve objectives.
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and committed approach to work.
- Team worker with ability to motivate others.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of NHS systems, processes and service improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of working with NHS strategies, policies or agendas
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering project objectives within agreed timescales in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with multiple NHS or healthcare systems.
- Evidence of project management experience and maintaining progress against objectives.
- Experience of analysing complex information and translating it into clear, understandable knowledge for different audiences.
- Experience of managing or supervising others.
Desirable
- Advanced presentation skills and experience of reporting to large groups.
- Experience of working with senior managers.
- Experience of facilitating and supporting change management.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a numerate, technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Post Graduate Diploma in leadership, project/change management, service improvement or significant relevant experience
- Evidence of recent and ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Project management qualification / training
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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