Project Improvement Manager – Cancer Diagnostics


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 8RA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

About you We're looking for someone who is passionate about improvement and enjoys working across organisational boundaries to solve complex problems. You'll have: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, with additional specialist knowledge or qualifications in programme or service improvement. Experience supporting or leading healthcare improvement or transformation projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience interpreting performance data and using it to support improvement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. The confidence to work independently while building productive relationships across the NHS. A collaborative and proactive approach to improving patient care. Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance? At EMCA you'll become part of a high-performing regional team committed to improving cancer services for more than five million people. We offer the opportunity to: Lead meaningful improvement projects with real patient impact. Work alongside experienced clinical leaders and improvement specialists. Influence how cancer diagnostic services are designed and delivered. Develop expertise in pathway transformation and operational improvement. Build strong partnerships across the NHS and wider healthcare system. We also offer: Hybrid and flexible working. NHS Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave. Professional development and career progression opportunities. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Working arrangements The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within acute provider organisations when required to support pathway improvement, operational performance recovery and diagnostic transformation. Help transform cancer diagnostics Every improvement you deliver has the potential to reduce waiting times, speed up diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients affected by cancer. If you're passionate about service improvement, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a lasting difference across the NHS, we'd love to hear from you. Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help transform cancer diagnostics across the region.

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