Cancer Improvement Lead (Band 8c equivalent)

NHS Trust | Interim Assignment

Location: South East (hybrid)

Day Rate: Competitive

Duration: 6–9 months (initial)

We are supporting an NHS Trust to appoint an experienced Cancer Improvement Lead to drive performance improvement across cancer pathways during a critical period of transformation.

This role requires a hands-on, delivery-focused individual who can work closely with operational teams in a project-led capacity, using data and insight to identify challenges, implement change, and improve performance against key targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside operational and clinical teams to assess current cancer pathway performance
• Analyse PTL, RTT and cancer data to identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Lead targeted improvement initiatives to enhance patient flow, reduce backlogs and improve compliance
• Apply structured project methodologies to deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes
• Support the Trust’s upcoming EPR implementation, ensuring pathway improvements align with future system design
• Provide clear reporting, governance and stakeholder engagement at senior level

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in cancer services improvement within the NHS
• Proven ability to deliver performance improvement in a project or transformation capacity
• Advanced analytical skills, with experience working directly with operational datasets
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with operational, clinical and executive stakeholders
• Experience supporting or working alongside system implementations is highly desirable
• Background in consultancy, transformation or interim leadership roles preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving cancer services while supporting a major digital transformation programme.

To find out more or apply, please get in touch.