Lung Cancer Screening Programme Manager - Kent and Medway ICS Only
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9NT
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
The Lung Cancer Screening Programme is a high-profile national initiative to support early diagnosis of cancer. The programme offers lung cancer scree...
The LCSP will become the fourth national screening programme with effect from 2030, and to support that ambition , Cancer Alliances are required to invite 100% of the eligible population by 2029/30.
This role will therefore play a key part in achieving this ambition for Kent and Medway.
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All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is one of the best performing hospital trusts in England. We are regularly in the top five for emergency department performance and offer some of the fastest access to cancer treatment in the country.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in west Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 7,000 staff we provide specialist cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
We operate from three main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Fordcombe Hospital, and provide outpatient clinics across Kent and East Sussex.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience of leading complex programmes across multiple organisations.
- Experience working within NHS or healthcare transformation programmes.
- Experience of analysing complex data and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Desirable
- Programme or project management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NHS strategy, cancer pathways, screening programmes and health inequalities.
- Knowledge of governance, risk management and service improvement methodologies.
Desirable
- Knowledge of lung cancer screening delivery models and national LCSP policy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
- Skilled in report writing and use of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating workshops and large-scale engagement events
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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