Transformation Programme Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£75,328 - £86,114 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex transformation programmes within a world-renowned organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering one or more strategic, Trust-wide programmes that drive service transformation, quality improvement and operational excellence across The Royal Marsden.

Working with executive sponsors, senior clinical and operational leaders, patients and corporate teams, the post holder will translate organisational objectives into coherent programmes of work, providing leadership and oversight across multiple interdependent projects from scoping and design through to implementation, benefits realisation and transition into business as usual.

Current transformation priorities include enhancing outpatient efficiency, implement innovative developments in Genomics, improving inpatient flow and modernising care pathways across the Trust.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex transformation and quality improvement initiatives within a healthcare environment.

The role requires excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work confidently with senior clinical leaders, Executive Directors and multidisciplinary teams to drive change, align priorities and deliver measurable benefits.

This role will lead the prioritisation, planning and delivery of transformation projects arising from one or more of the improvement programmes.

The post holder must have experience of leading quality improvement and/or transformation initiatives, experience in the use of quality improvement techniques, and be able to work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff and patients in the drive for improvement.

They will be expected to engage senior clinical and operational leaders up to Executive Director level, and support the key stakeholders in the delivery of improvement programmes, through the management of change and transformation in order to secure optimal service outcomes for patients and staff whilst ensuring that the financial benefits of projects are maximised.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Leadership, management and communication

• Provide leadership for transformation/QI programmes, working and communicating with project stakeholders including Executive Directors, front line staff, patients and carers.

• Lead programme scoping events and workshops and provide facilitation for project team meetings.

• Able to present to and generate support from Executive Directors, senior clinical & research teams and colleagues across the Trust.

• Set programme timescales, managing milestones and overall successful completion of the programme.

Analytical and data management

• Lead on improving the methods of collection, analysis and presentation of data for improvement.

• Ensure that all programme and project records and information are maintained in a way that allows timely information to be available.

Planning, organisational & reporting skills

• Provide a detailed programme of work that drives the progress, and subsequently the implementation of all projects within the programme.

• Ensure that all projects within the improvement programme are provided with the appropriate level of implementation support throughout the project lifecycle.

Personal and Professional Development

• Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.

• Participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a Personal Development Plan in conjunction with the Director of Transformation.

Clinical Governance

• Ensure that effective Clinical and Corporate Governance systems are embedded into any change process introduced across the Trust.

• Support service leads to undertake risk and equality impact assessments, in relation to current projects and proposed developments.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026

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