• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-26-0475?language=en&page=70&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This post holder will have responsibility for leading and the continued development of a Peninsula wide Cancer Academy on behalf of the Peninsula Cancer Alliance. With a requirement to support development and implement of a pan-trust Cancer Education strategy.

  The programme will require innovation, transformation and strong leadership from the Academy Lead. The post holder will work closely with the Workforce Lead, Lead Cancer Nurses and Cancer leads in each Trust to form collaborative relationships with Stakeholders across the Peninsula Integrated Care System, Provider Trusts, Arm's-Length Bodies (ALBs), Education Providers and other key partners to drive the delivery of the strategy across the system. Ensuring the delivery of the agreed outcomes within agreed timescales. There is an expectation that the postholder will work with other education and Academy leads and subject matter experts across the region and nationally.

  ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will support

  Development of a Peninsula Cancer Education Strategy and implementation plan

  Lead the education programme on behalf of the Peninsula Cancer Alliance through delegated leadership and working collaboratively

  • Support the Alliance Workforce Lead on the development of a cancer workforce strategy across the Peninsula

  Work collaboratively with the Alliance ACCEND implementation lead to ensure training and education is aligned to the ACCEND framework

  Facilitate the Cancer Academy Steering Group and subgroups to ensure deliverables are met within specific timeframes

  Continue strong links with key partners including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) / Health Education England (HEE) / Integrated Care System (ICS) / Cancer Research UK (CRUK) / Macmillan etc., to identify collaboration opportunities across the Peninsula

  Lead communications and engagement plan for regional and national training and education

  The Peninsula Cancer Academy Lead will be responsible for the planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation of the Cancer Academy to ensure alignment with the National Cancer Academies programme and National Cancer Workforce and Education strategy.

  About us

  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  216-AM-CO7788987

  Job locations

  University Hospitals Plymouth

  Brest Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 5YE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service supporting colleagues and external providers

  Work alongside partner organisations and agencies to co-deliver education where required and promote partnership working

  To work closely with internal and external teams, stakeholders and organisations to lead, advise, support, facilitate, monitor and performance manage the implementation of the programme

  Working across teams, lead projects on behalf of the Workforce Lead utilising subject matter expertise

  Build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among external, senior stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of Peninsula Cancers strategic objectives, partnership working and the alignment of local/national education transformation strategy to broader healthcare system priorities

  Communicate, provide and present highly complex information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including key stakeholders referenced above

  Support the team to build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among external, Board-level stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of Peninsula Cancer Academys strategic objectives, partnership working and the alignment to local/national Education Transformation strategies

  Provide and receive contentious or sensitive information from a range of senior stakeholders. Overcoming barriers and conflict to reach win-win outcomes, responding to challenge constructively and diplomatically

  Able to build consensus amongst varied and challenging stakeholder groups, building trust and commitment and promoting a positive and pro-active partnership approach.

  For further details please see attached JD&PS.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service supporting colleagues and external providers

  Work alongside partner organisations and agencies to co-deliver education where required and promote partnership working

  To work closely with internal and external teams, stakeholders and organisations to lead, advise, support, facilitate, monitor and performance manage the implementation of the programme

  Working across teams, lead projects on behalf of the Workforce Lead utilising subject matter expertise

  Build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among external, senior stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of Peninsula Cancers strategic objectives, partnership working and the alignment of local/national education transformation strategy to broader healthcare system priorities

  Communicate, provide and present highly complex information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including key stakeholders referenced above

  Support the team to build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among external, Board-level stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of Peninsula Cancer Academys strategic objectives, partnership working and the alignment to local/national Education Transformation strategies

  Provide and receive contentious or sensitive information from a range of senior stakeholders. Overcoming barriers and conflict to reach win-win outcomes, responding to challenge constructively and diplomatically

  Able to build consensus amongst varied and challenging stakeholder groups, building trust and commitment and promoting a positive and pro-active partnership approach.

  For further details please see attached JD&PS.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of education development in healthcare to include education development approaches
  • Commissioning of complex projects across organisational boundaries and procurement of services to support project delivery
  • Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering a number of complex education initiatives simultaneously in rapidly evolving, political and high-pressure environments
  • Demonstrable experience of working with senior colleagues in a range of organisations
  • Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
  • Ability to ensure best use of resources and best value for money, co-ordinating the budget and monitoring spend
  • Capable of effective planning over long, medium and shortterm planning horizon and with a high tolerance of uncertainty ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources, early identification of risk.
  • Able to analyse policy, information and resource in support of the programme design and delivery

  Desirable

  • Comprehensive proven knowledge of project and programme management principles such as Prince 2 and/or Managing Successful Programmes
  • Demonstrable experience in an NHS/clinical environment e.g hospital, primary care, ICB

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong leadership and communication skills
  • Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon
  • Resilient and capable of sustaining themselves in a demanding, rapidly evolving working environment

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable level of experience

  Desirable

  • Proven evidence of continuing professional development

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of education development in healthcare to include education development approaches
  • Commissioning of complex projects across organisational boundaries and procurement of services to support project delivery
  • Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering a number of complex education initiatives simultaneously in rapidly evolving, political and high-pressure environments
  • Demonstrable experience of working with senior colleagues in a range of organisations
  • Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
  • Ability to ensure best use of resources and best value for money, co-ordinating the budget and monitoring spend
  • Capable of effective planning over long, medium and shortterm planning horizon and with a high tolerance of uncertainty ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources, early identification of risk.
  • Able to analyse policy, information and resource in support of the programme design and delivery

  Desirable

  • Comprehensive proven knowledge of project and programme management principles such as Prince 2 and/or Managing Successful Programmes
  • Demonstrable experience in an NHS/clinical environment e.g hospital, primary care, ICB

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong leadership and communication skills
  • Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon
  • Resilient and capable of sustaining themselves in a demanding, rapidly evolving working environment

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable level of experience

  Desirable

  • Proven evidence of continuing professional development

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Plymouth

  Brest Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 5YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Plymouth

  Brest Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 5YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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