Service Manager Cancer
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Service Manager Cancer
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
This role is a key role in the delivery of the national Cancer Plan here at Salisbury Hospital, and part of the BSW Hospitals Group. As the Cancer Services Manager you will be responsible for the coordination, oversight and implementation of our cancer services transformation programme, while ensuring SFT meets the requirements of national performance reporting and analysis.
This role requires well developed team working and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams covering all tumour sites and cancer related specialities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Trust-wide leadership, in partnership with the Clinical Lead for Cancer and the Lead Cancer Nurse to oversee the development and delivery of cancer services across the Trust, and in the context of wider services for the population served.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) and clinical divisional management teams in delivering both divisional and corporate Trust objectives. This includes leadership of strategic projects for the Trust across the range of cancer sites and services, often with partners outside of SFT.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
269-SFT10033-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Post graduate Health or Management qualification or relevant experience to Master's level
- Minimum five years NHS general management experience during which the knowledge and skills defined in the JD have been achieved
Experience
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of working within cancer specialties
- Experience of workforce planning
- Experience of capacity planning
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of implementing service change and modernising service delivery
- Significant experience of managing clinical staff and developing team working across various disciplines of staff including consultants
- Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and leading a team
- Significant experience of effective performance management and continuous improvement in a complex environment
- Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and leading a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Post graduate Health or Management qualification or relevant experience to Master's level
- Minimum five years NHS general management experience during which the knowledge and skills defined in the JD have been achieved
Experience
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of working within cancer specialties
- Experience of workforce planning
- Experience of capacity planning
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of implementing service change and modernising service delivery
- Significant experience of managing clinical staff and developing team working across various disciplines of staff including consultants
- Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and leading a team
- Significant experience of effective performance management and continuous improvement in a complex environment
- Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and leading a team
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy COO
Alex Talbott
07909978563
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
269-SFT10033-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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