# Bowel Cancer Screening Deputy Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bowel-cancer-screening-deputy-manager/706ca527-4df9-4e9e-8898-dea7f2314904 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bowel-cancer-screening-deputy-manager/706ca527-4df9-4e9e-8898-dea7f2314904.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Worcester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T15:34:28.856Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9365-26-0439?employerCode=C9365 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9365-26-0439/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9365-26-0439 - **Employer website:** https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary **This vacancy is currently only open to Internal applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust** We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to support the delivery and ongoing development of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This pivotal role will support the Programme Manager in the operational and administrative management of the service, ensuring delivery in line with national standards, pathway targets, and best practice. Working closely with senior clinical leaders and key stakeholders, the post holder will play a key role in coordinating service activity, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to enhancing patient experience, increasing screening uptake, and ensuring a safe, effective, and equitable screening pathway. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the operational and administrative management of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP), supporting delivery across Herefordshire & Worcestershire in line with national standards and pathway targets. Working closely with the Screening Director, Programme Manager, Lead SSP, and key stakeholders, the post holder will coordinate service activity, manage programme performance, and support service development, ensuring a safe, effective, and patient-centred screening pathway. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the Bowel Screening Programme and will play a key role in supporting service improvement, performance monitoring, and implementation of national guidance. ### About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Being open and honest Ensuring people feel cared for Showing respect to everyone We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs. ### Details - Date posted: 04 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 12 months - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: C9365-26-0439 - Job locations: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Key Duties SERVICE DELIVERY & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Support the day-to-day operational delivery of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Bowel Scope Screening Programme across multiple sites. Coordinate screening activity with Trust services, the Screening Hub, and partner organisations to ensure compliance with national pathways and standards. Support planning and coordination of screening capacity and clinic scheduling, in collaboration with Endoscopy and administrative leads. Support planning and coordination of Health Promotion events. Contribute to service development initiatives, including pathway improvements, Health Inequalities projects and implementation of national programme updates. Support collaborative working across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and partner Trusts. Assist with identifying service risks, issues, and pressures, escalating appropriately to senior managers when required. Work closely with stakeholders to improve patient experience, uptake, and pathway efficiency. INFORMATION, DATA & PERFORMANCE Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of screening performance data and activity reports. Produce routine and ad hoc reports to support performance monitoring, quality assurance, and service reviews. Support local performance management processes, including preparation for Quality Assurance visits and reviews. Identify information and communication needs across primary and secondary care to ensure effective dissemination of programme information. Support health promotion initiatives, including work to address inequalities in screening uptake. GOVERNANCE & QUALITY Ensure screening services operate in line with national BCSP standards, Trust policies, and clinical governance requirements. Support the development, review, and implementation of local protocols, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Participate in quality assurance and audit activity, supporting action plans and service improvements. Contribute to risk identification and management, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation. Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the screening service. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT Provide day-to-day line management and professional support to administrative and clerical staff within the BCSP. Support recruitment, induction, appraisal, and performance development of staff in line with Trust policies. Assist in identifying staffing needs and skill mix requirements to support service delivery. Support change management by encouraging staff engagement and adoption of new ways of working. Promote effective communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary and multi-organisational teams. PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national bowel cancer screening guidance and best practice. Participate in local, regional, and national BCSP networks to share learning and support service improvement. Support training and development of staff within the screening service. Contribute to Trust-wide initiatives relating to cancer services, screening, and prevention where appropriate. ## Job Details **This vacancy is currently only open to Internal applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust** We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to support the delivery and ongoing development of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This pivotal role will support the Programme Manager in the operational and administrative management of the service, ensuring delivery in line with national standards, pathway targets, and best practice. Working closely with senior clinical leaders and key stakeholders, the post holder will play a key role in coordinating service activity, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to enhancing patient experience, increasing screening uptake, and ensuring a safe, effective, and equitable screening pathway. ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for the operational and administrative management of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP), supporting delivery across Herefordshire & Worcestershire in line with national standards and pathway targets. Working closely with the Screening Director, Programme Manager, Lead SSP, and key stakeholders, the post holder will coordinate service activity, manage programme performance, and support service development, ensuring a safe, effective, and patient-centred screening pathway. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the Bowel Screening Programme and will play a key role in supporting service improvement, performance monitoring, and implementation of national guidance. ## Responsibilities Key Duties SERVICE DELIVERY & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Support the day-to-day operational delivery of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Bowel Scope Screening Programme across multiple sites. Coordinate screening activity with Trust services, the Screening Hub, and partner organisations to ensure compliance with national pathways and standards. Support planning and coordination of screening capacity and clinic scheduling, in collaboration with Endoscopy and administrative leads. Support planning and coordination of Health Promotion events. Contribute to service development initiatives, including pathway improvements, Health Inequalities projects and implementation of national programme updates. Support collaborative working across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and partner Trusts. Assist with identifying service risks, issues, and pressures, escalating appropriately to senior managers when required. Work closely with stakeholders to improve patient experience, uptake, and pathway efficiency. INFORMATION, DATA & PERFORMANCE Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of screening performance data and activity reports. Produce routine and ad hoc reports to support performance monitoring, quality assurance, and service reviews. Support local performance management processes, including preparation for Quality Assurance visits and reviews. Identify information and communication needs across primary and secondary care to ensure effective dissemination of programme information. Support health promotion initiatives, including work to address inequalities in screening uptake. GOVERNANCE & QUALITY Ensure screening services operate in line with national BCSP standards, Trust policies, and clinical governance requirements. Support the development, review, and implementation of local protocols, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Participate in quality assurance and audit activity, supporting action plans and service improvements. Contribute to risk identification and management, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation. Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the screening service. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT Provide day-to-day line management and professional support to administrative and clerical staff within the BCSP. Support recruitment, induction, appraisal, and performance development of staff in line with Trust policies. Assist in identifying staffing needs and skill mix requirements to support service delivery. Support change management by encouraging staff engagement and adoption of new ways of working. Promote effective communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary and multi-organisational teams. PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national bowel cancer screening guidance and best practice. Participate in local, regional, and national BCSP networks to share learning and support service improvement. Support training and development of staff within the screening service. Contribute to Trust-wide initiatives relating to cancer services, screening, and prevention where appropriate. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working within the NHS or a healthcare setting Experience of managing or coordinating services, programmes, or complex administrative pathways Experience of performance monitoring, reporting, and use of data to support service delivery Experience of working with multiple stakeholders across organisational boundaries Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff Experience of working to national standards, targets, or key performance indicators **Desirable** - Experience working within cancer services or national screening programmes Experience of bowel cancer screening or endoscopy services Experience supporting Quality Assurance processes or audits Experience of working with external agencies such as NHS England, Screening Hubs, or Public Health Experience supporting service change or pathway redesign ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a health, management, or administrative discipline Evidence of continuing professional development Good general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths **Desirable** - Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. healthcare management, public health) Project management or quality improvement qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, QI methodologies) ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Highly motivated, organised, and proactive Adaptable and resilient in a changing healthcare environment Professional, approachable, and able to build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders Committed to high-quality, patient-centred services Demonstrates Trust values and behaviours ### Internal Job Vacancy **Essential** - This vacancy is currently only open to Internal applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Could you please confirm below that you are a current member of staff. ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Knowledge of NHS structures, governance, and operational processes Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and quality assurance Understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection principles Awareness of equality, diversity, and safeguarding responsibilities Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret performance data and produce reports Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-organisational teams Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and healthcare information systems Ability to problem-solve and implement practical solutions within agreed frameworks **Desirable** - Knowledge of national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme standards and pathways Knowledge of cancer pathways and early diagnosis initiatives Knowledge of health inequalities and approaches to improving screening uptake Experience using screening or patient administration systems ### Other job requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel across sites as required Flexible approach to working to meet service needs Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, 195 KB)](document:2947447) - [Person Specification (PDF, 165 KB)](document:2947448) - [DBS Applicant Costs Infomation (PDF, 154 KB)](document:2947449) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.