University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager
Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton are looking to recruit a Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager, responsible for the day to day operational management of our Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, ensuring national quality standards and key performance indicators are met. The post holder will be an integral part of a positive, dynamic management team within a well established Business Unit.
Responsibilities
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisation skills, with previous experience of operational management, preferably within the NHS.
- Support leading the Bowel Cancer Screening Service, primarily based at Royal Derby Hospital with expectations for cross-site cover at Queen's Hospital, Burton as required.
- Play a key role in the operational management of the South Derbyshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme; working closely with clinicians, NHSE, SQAS, and non-clinical teams to ensure that systems and processes are in place to deliver care of the highest quality to patients in our region.
- Responsible for managing demand and capacity and implementing sustainable improvements in process and practice to drive increased utilisation and efficiency in line with national guidance for screening programmes.
- Sit within the wider SMBU2 operational management team supporting the BU priorities and ensuring effective delivery of services by providing leadership, support, and guidance on operational related issues.
- Support delivery of local and national cancer targets.
- Develop and provide a variety of reports to the Trust Screening team, NHSE, Deputy General Manager, and General Manager to provide assurance and escalate risks and issues to senior Trust Management.
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Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Application Details
- Closing date of applications: 16 July 2026
- Interview date: 31 July 2026
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sioban Knight
- Job title: Deputy General Manager SMBU2
- Email address: sioban.knight@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01332 788134
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
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