The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Programme Lead - Operations

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The Royal Marsden Private Care Division
The Royal Marsden Private Care Division is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking experienced Programme Leads to join our high-performing senior team.
About the Role
These newly established roles will play a pivotal part in delivering the Private Care Growth Strategy, leading complex programmes that support service development, operational transformation, commercial growth and sustainable income generation. Working across multiple stakeholders and workstreams, you will help deliver initiatives that enhance patient experience, increase capacity and utilisation, and optimise performance.
We are looking for dynamic individuals with exceptional programme management skills, strong analytical capability and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Whether your expertise is operational transformation or commercial development, you will have the opportunity to lead strategically significant programmes that directly contribute to the future growth of The Royal Marsden Private Care.
Responsibilities
The Programme Lead – Operations will be responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of strategically significant operational transformation programmes within The Royal Marsden Private Care Division.
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- Provide expert programme management leadership and specialist advice, with responsibility for the delivery of a portfolio of strategic programmes arising from the Private Care Growth Strategy, ensuring agreed operational, financial and service objectives are achieved.
- Lead complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
- Develop business cases and implementation plans.
- Coordinate governance arrangements.
- Ensure benefits realisation following programme delivery.
The post holder will work closely with senior clinical, operational, commercial, workforce, estates and finance colleagues to drive the successful delivery of major capacity, utilisation and service development initiatives.
About Us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.


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At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kirsty Green
- Job title: Director of Operations
- Email address: kirsty.green@rmh.nhs.uk
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