University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Project Improvement Manager
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Project Improvement Manager – Band 7
East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA)
Location: County Hall, Leicester (Hybrid Working)
Band: 7
Responsible to: Programme Manager
Lead transformational change across cancer services in the East Midlands
Do you have a passion for service improvement, programme delivery, and making a real difference to patient outcomes?
The East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA) is looking for an experienced and motivated Project Improvement Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile cancer improvement programmes across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across one of the largest cancer systems in England, collaborating with NHS provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), clinical leaders, and regional partners to improve cancer pathways, deliver national standards, and transform services for patients.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received
As a Project Improvement Manager, you will lead complex pathway improvement projects from inception through to delivery, supporting providers to improve cancer performance and deliver sustainable change.
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Working as part of the East Midlands Cancer Alliance Programme Team, you will:
- Lead cancer pathway improvement programmes across multiple organisations.
- Support providers to improve Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), 28-day, and treatment performance.
- Undertake pathway reviews, operational diagnostics, and process mapping.
- Develop project plans, manage risks, and provide programme assurance.
- Deliver improvement workshops and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support implementation of innovative diagnostic and pathway redesign initiatives.
- Work alongside clinical leaders to reduce unwarranted variation and improve patient outcomes.
What you'll be working on
The role spans a wide portfolio of cancer improvement programmes including:
- Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) improvement
- Early Diagnosis and Diagnostic Pathways
- Living With and Beyond Cancer
- Personalised Care
- Operational Performance Recovery
- Clinical Pathway Redesign
- Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs)
- Programme Governance and Benefits Realisation
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Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values, and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sadia Mansoor
Job title: PMO Officer
Email address: sadia.mansoor1@nhs.net
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