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Assistant Programme Manager Lung Cancer Screening

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 Funded by national programme funds, West Midlands Cancer Alliance
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Fixed term: 20 months (Post funded as part of the allocation received to run lung cancer screening from the national programme)
Posted Date
25 Jun 2025

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and coordination of the lung cancer screening programme in the Black Country. This involves ensuring provision, maintenance and development of all aspects of the service in liaison with the Programme Manager and the Clinical Director to ensure delivery of the highest quality patient centred care within the resources available. The post holder will be required to travel across all sites in the Black Country.

Main duties of the job

Lead the project management, development and delivery of specific projects within the screening programme.

Collaborate with finance departments to ensure the programme is delivered accordingly to agreed budgets

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure their support for and involvement in the implementation of the programme.

Ensure compliance with the Trust's information management policies and procedures.

Maintain knowledge of developments and legislation relevant to the portfolio, ensuring that each project reflects current professional guidance and standards.

Exercise autonomy and initiative in managing projects

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake