Job vacancy: Cancer Performance and Delivery Manager, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester

Job summary

Main area: Manager
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 432-HR572-26

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Colchester Hospital
Town: Colchester
Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/08/2026 23:59
Interview date: 21/08/2026

Cancer Performance and Delivery Manager

NHS AfC: Band 8a

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Proven experience in an NHS Operational or Performance Role at band 7 or above
Ability to use Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Access
Subject expert level knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times (CWT)
Proven success in delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams.
Experience of managing a large team to deliver improved performance
Experience of budget and staff management.
Experience of service redesign and development
Experience of dealing with complex and/or sensitive information and unpredictable situations.
Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
Good working understanding of the changing NHS environment.
Proven track record of writing high quality reports, production of business cases and presenting data clearly
Good working knowledge of RTT and cancer pathways
Experience of adapting strategy into an operational environment
Experience in complaints handling

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Epic EPR
Knowledge of Oncology treatments
Knowledge of all main diagnostic modalities
Knowledge of Somerset Cancer Registry

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree level or able to demonstrate directly relevant experience.
NHS Management/leadership qualification or 3 years equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Data management
Evidence of continued learning / personal development

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to create documents and reports using but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to present reports and respond to any related questions, at a senior level.
Planning and management of service redesign

Desirable criteria

Use of Power BI
Experience of Report writing

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.