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Job overview

We are looking for two Senior Programme Managers (one permanent post, and one maternity cover post) to join the Earlier Diagnosis Team to help us achieve our Long Term Plan ambition to diagnose 3 in 4 cancers at an early stage by 2028.  

The Earlier Diagnosis Team is responsible for delivering a range of high impact programmes, including the Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP), the implementation of FIT in the Lower gastrointestinal (GI) pathway, and the NHS Jewish BRCA testing programme. All these programmes contribute to the earlier diagnosis of cancer by identifying people at high risk of cancer before they have any symptoms and by streamlining pathways to ensure patients are diagnosed in a timely fashion in line with operational standards. The Earlier Diagnosis portfolio is continuously growing and evolving as new evidence emerges, making this both a dynamic and exciting team to be a part of. 

The post holder(s) will lead on the delivery of the programmes within the Earlier Diagnosis portfolio. The portfolio of each Senior Programme Manager is set out below. Each candidate should indicate their preference for contract type (permanent/maternity) and the portfolio of work (LCSP or Bowel/Genomics). A decision about which contract/portfolio is offered will be taken based on the interview and the candidate’s experience. Candidates should expect that these portfolios may change and flex as new priorities emerge. 

Main duties of the job

Senior Programme Manager for the LCSP Programme

Primary responsibilities:

• Leading the LCSP team to deliver an exciting, world-leading programme to diagnose lung cancers earlier, reduce health inequalities and save lives. 
• Leading the expansion of the LCSP programme to achieve the national ambition to reach full roll out of the programme by 2028/29.
• Working closely with partner programmes and organisations, including Cancer Alliances, NHS Trusts, and senior clinicians to ensure their support and activity in project delivery. 
• Engaging extensively with stakeholders, such as charities, DHSC, Royal Colleges, and patients, to ensure they are part of the design and delivery of Cancer Programme projects.

Senior Programme Manager for the Bowel Cancer Transformation and Cancer Genomics programmes (Bowel/Genomics)
Primary responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of the programme of work to implement FIT in the bowel cancer pathway, overseeing and addressing performance issues.
•  Horizon scanning and policy development as new evidence emerges on the use of risk stratification tools in the bowel cancer pathway.
• Leading and overseeing delivery of the NHS Jewish BRCA testing programme and the Retrospective Genetic Testing Programme, managing relationships with various stakeholders including charities, Genomic Medicine Service Alliances and Genomic Laboratory Hubs.

Working for our organisation

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.