Cancer Project Support Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Cancer Services Team, within the Corporate Division of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WUTH).

Regionally, the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) leads the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions for cancer across our local system through collaboration with partners with the aim of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

This role involves supporting the Cancer Services Project Team with the development and delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) improvment projects at WUTH. This will include the production of project documentation, the organisation of meetings, liaison with colleagues and the creation and maintenance of project files.

The post holder will also manage, independently, smaller scale projects and be heavily involved in working with clinical and operational teams across WUTH. The role requires the post holder to be in close contact with the Cancer Services Project Team members.

The job will be based at Clatterbridge Hospital but will involve cross site working between Clatterbridge Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.

The working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Each day will include a half hour unpaid break.

Secondments will be considered but applicants must seek their current line managers approval before applying for the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the key project support to the Cancer Services Project Team. They will organise and administrate project meetings and assist in the development of presentations and reports. They will assist with the development and delivery of a broad range of Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) improvement projects and maintain project management tools such as project action logs.

Excellent computer / keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel are essential.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-26-697

Job locations

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Project Support Officer position available with WUTH.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Project Support Officer position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Essential

• Educated to Diploma Level/NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of the creation of project documentation
• Excellent computer/keyboard skills e.g. ECDL or equivalent
• Experience of using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel
• Experience at organising and administrating meetings
• Experience at maintaining electronic project filing structure
• Three years NHS minimum experience

Desirable

• Project Management qualification / course attended

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to multitask
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive issues professionally
• Knowledge of data protection issues and Caldicott guidelines
• Proven track record of working as part of a team
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications

Desirable

• Make data driven decisions where appropriate
• Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer

Other Requirements

Essential

• Required to travel within Cheshire and Merseyside.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Essential

• Educated to Diploma Level/NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of the creation of project documentation
• Excellent computer/keyboard skills e.g. ECDL or equivalent
• Experience of using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel
• Experience at organising and administrating meetings
• Experience at maintaining electronic project filing structure
• Three years NHS minimum experience

Desirable

• Project Management qualification / course attended

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to multitask
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive issues professionally
• Knowledge of data protection issues and Caldicott guidelines
• Proven track record of working as part of a team
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications

Desirable

• Make data driven decisions where appropriate
• Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer

Other Requirements

Essential

• Required to travel within Cheshire and Merseyside.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further information about the Cancer Project Support Officer position available with WUTH.

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Essential

• Educated to Diploma Level/NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of the creation of project documentation
• Excellent computer/keyboard skills e.g. ECDL or equivalent
• Experience of using Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel
• Experience at organising and administrating meetings
• Experience at maintaining electronic project filing structure
• Three years NHS minimum experience

Desirable

• Project Management qualification / course attended

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to multitask
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive issues professionally
• Knowledge of data protection issues and Caldicott guidelines
• Proven track record of working as part of a team
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications

Desirable

• Make data driven decisions where appropriate
• Ability to deal with sensitive information regarding terminal illness and cancer

Other Requirements

Essential

• Required to travel within Cheshire and Merseyside.