Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £37,338 – £44,962 per annum
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Closing Date: 5 March 2025
About The Royal Wolverhampton Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton Trust is a leading NHS organization, dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by cancer. As a part of the West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA), the Trust is at the forefront of the NHS Long-Term Plan to improve cancer care and survival rates across the region. With a team of experts and a commitment to quality improvement, the Trust is working towards ensuring more people survive cancer and experience better outcomes.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team that supports the National Cancer Programme priorities, contributing directly to the delivery of impactful projects within the cancer care sector.
About the Role
The Project Support Officer will be a key part of the West Midlands Cancer Alliance team, assisting in delivering the strategic goals of the NHS Cancer Programme. Working within a collaborative environment, you will provide vital support to project managers and staff across various cancer care projects, ensuring their smooth delivery and overall success.
The position requires a strong understanding of project management, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. You will work on a variety of cancer-related initiatives, helping to improve the experience of patients and healthcare providers.
This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work remotely, with travel required across the West Midlands region.
Key Responsibilities
Analytical & Judgemental Responsibilities
- Analyze complex data and reports related to cancer care projects, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
- Update, maintain, and organize project information, providing necessary analysis to support decision-making.
- Participate in relevant meetings, offering advice and information based on your analysis and expertise.
Communication & Collaboration
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective project coordination.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of both internal and external communications, keeping all parties informed of project progress.
- Develop and implement data collection systems to support accurate project reporting.
Information Management & Reporting
- Enhance existing information management systems to improve decision-making processes and project delivery.
- Gather and organize data to predict and meet the needs of the organization, identifying best practices within the sector.
- Work with team members to ensure timely, accurate reporting of project metrics and outcomes.
Key Working Relationships
- Maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and information sharing.
- Participate in working groups and projects that involve complex or sensitive data, providing support where required.
- Ensure that project outcomes are accurately reported to key stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement across the system.
About You: Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in a similar project management or healthcare role.
- Project management certification or relevant experience supporting project and financial management processes.
- A background in health services evaluation, with a comprehensive understanding of project management and health information systems.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience in evaluating and measuring health services performance and understanding the complexities of healthcare delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- A keen attention to detail, capable of extracting key messages from complex data and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to support project management processes and deliver successful outcomes.
Personal Attributes
- A strong desire to make a positive impact on patient care and public health.
- An innovative mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to supporting the National Cancer Programme objectives.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Impact
- As part of the West Midlands Cancer Alliance, you will play an essential role in improving the lives of cancer patients across the region, directly contributing to life-saving projects.
Career Development
- The role offers career progression opportunities, with the chance to develop your project management, data analysis, and healthcare sector knowledge.
- Continuous training and development to enhance your skills and support your career growth.
Collaborative Work Environment
- Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, working together towards a shared goal of improving cancer care and survival rates.
- Regular team meetings and updates to ensure alignment and a collaborative approach to solving challenges.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £37,338 – £44,962 per annum.
- Certificate of Sponsorship available for qualified candidates outside the UK.
- Access to NHS benefits, including healthcare and pension plans.
- The chance to work on high-profile cancer care projects that directly impact the lives of thousands.
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a role where your work will have a direct impact on the lives of cancer patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply for the Project Support Officer role today and join a passionate team committed to improving cancer care.
For more information or to apply, please visit the application link.