Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance wants more people than ever to reduce their risk of developing cancer.Our Alliance brings together clinical and managerial leaders from health and social care organisations across the region, alongside patient representatives, and other partners, including VCSFE (voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise) organisations. We also collaborate with the thriving research bodies in Greater Manchester. By bringing together world-class researchers, clinicians and operational delivery, we have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.We are looking to recruit an Innovation Project Manager to support Primary Care and Early Diagnosis team.The post holder will be responsible for the development, oversight and evaluation of the GM Cancer Alliance Innovation Programme at the GM Cancer Alliance, with a specific focus on improving Early Diagnosis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who has experience and knowledge of developing and delivering innovation projects and is passionate about improving cancer services in Greater Manchester and can provide leadership within the system.The posts are full-time although flexible working will be considered. The contract will be until 31st March 2026. Secondment requests will be considered.The individual will be a key member of their team and would be expected to achieve objectives including:Establishing governance supportive of developing HInM:Cancer Alliance relationships and partnership workingUsing existing clinical forums and groups to gather intelligence on local innovation practice to progress ideas from initial interestWorking with industry to scan the market for new cancer innovations and identifying funding opportunities to support evaluations.Managing a suite of Project Portfolios to support delivery of the GM Cancer Programme.Linking with project managers and stakeholders to progress innovation, digital, diagnostics, robotics and AI service improvements already underway.Contributing to decision making processes prior to innovation adoption, e.g. procurement, Quality Impact Assessments, Business CasesSupporting GM Cancer to identify and take forward innovative cancer projectsEnsuring that stakeholders, including people affected by cancer, are fully engaged.We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, hosted by, and based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust but working on behalf of all Greater Manchester stakeholders in this programme.The Christie is one of Europe s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dan Clark Job title: Health Inequalities Project Manager Email address: d.clark18@nhs.net Telephone number: 0781 546 5386











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