Research Education Project Manager

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes through delivering inclusive education to the workforce? Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is seeking a dynamic Research Education Project Manager to create a training programme via the GM Cancer Academy. The Project Manager will lead the BRIDGE project--Broadening cancer Research participation and Diversity through a Greater Manchester Education Programme. The role

This secondment focuses on expanding access to cancer research by building the skills and cultural competency of GM's cancer workforce. The BRIDGE project will develop a multi-layered educational programme that enhances patient access to trials, improves workforce communication skills, and fosters a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. You'll have the chance to advance a research-positive environment that benefits staff, patients, and communities alike, creating opportunities for meaningful impact.

If you have strong project management skills, experience in education or workforce development, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, this role is for you. Join us and help ensure that cancer research in Greater Manchester reflects the diversity of its population, while enhancing the capabilities of the healthcare workforce.

Secondment only opportunity: (15 hours per week) and is 12 months fixed term from the contract start date.

Main duties of the job

The Research Education Manager will support the Workforce and Education Programme to:

Plan and deliver educational initiatives for the multi-professional workforce, including developing eLearning modules, videos, webinars, and infographics, aligned with ACCEND. Identify key capabilities within ACCEND, ensuring all educational content aligns with national standards. Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish a project steering group, incorporating input from research nurses, oncology experts, patient representatives, and the wider cancer workforce. Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agreed schedules. Lead liaison with key stakeholders across the system

Please see job description for full list of responsibilities.

About us

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance (GM Cancer) is a venture that brings together patients, charities, NHS and academic institutions with the aim of securing world-class cancer outcomes and experience for our population. Greater Manchester Cancer is the cancer programme of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

The GM Cancer Academy is a Programme of work within the Workforce and Education Programme. The team are dynamic, diligent, and passionate about supporting the cancer workforce to ensure they have equitable access to training and education to develop the right skills to respond to the needs of people affected by cancer, adapt to new, improved ways of working, continue to modernise the way they work, and embrace technology to deliver the best quality healthcare.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cancer workforce and education in Greater Manchester, and to essentially improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Education Manager will support the Workforce and Education Programme to:

Plan and deliver educational initiatives for the multi-professional workforce, including developing eLearning modules, videos, webinars, and infographics, aligned with ACCEND. Identify key capabilities within ACCEND, ensuring all educational content aligns with national standards. Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish a project steering group, incorporating input from research nurses, oncology experts, patient representatives, and the wider cancer workforce. Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agreed schedules. Lead liaison with key stakeholders across the syste

The indicative roles and responsibilities are as follows:

Leadership and Expertise

Commission the development of eLearning content, acting as the primary liaison between the Alliance and external developers. Lead the development of video scripts with subject matter experts in research, targeting common misconceptions about cancer research and clinical trials. Collaborate with communication and engagement to create infographics to boost understanding of various research and trial types, ensuring accessibility through consultations with the workforce. Collaborate with HEIs to incorporate cancer research into pre-registration curricula as part of the influencing curricula initiative. Develop a communication and engagement strategy in conjunction with the relevant teams to promote educational materials

Set-Up and Organisation

Lead a social media campaign focused on research and trials, promoting the educational toolkit. Launch webinars and promotional events, ensuring alignment with the broader Alliance education programme. Attend and contribute to research, workforce, and education meetings, aligning projects with broader programme ambitions

Communication and Support

Implement comprehensive communication skills training, aimed at enhancing patient advocacy and improving conversations about cancer research trials for the multidisciplinary workforce. Conduct a tender process for selecting a third-party developer to provide AI-based communication skills training. Collaborate with SMEs and the provider to develop communication scenarios that align with ACCEND capabilities, and create a marking scheme for assessment. Lead consultations on developed scenarios, gathering feedback to refine and validate the training material. Develop and distribute promotional materials to support the rollout of training programmes. Support discussions on developing a sustainable model for extending CCT access beyond research nurses. Collaborate with the Research Clinical Lead, Research Pathway Manager, and Senior Programme Lead to support project delivery and strategic alignment

Data and Information

Identify and engage clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) within the breast workforce for pilot testing communication training simulations. Establish baseline data for CNS participants, monitoring progress and outcomes throughout the pilot. Identify and track key metrics to measure the impact of educational activities on the workforce. Ensure that data is managed effectively and meets GDPR requirements

Planning and Reporting

Evaluate the workforce impact of the education provided, using data-driven insights to refine and improve offerings. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of CCT, including peer support meetings and evaluations of training initiatives like CanSurviveUK. Oversee budget management Lead sustainability initiatives, working with other cancer alliances and research organisations to promote and license the educational offerings for further use. Lead the definition of outcome measures that can be monitored during the year. Track progress against these outcome measures. Quality assure the programme against agreed standards and business plans, including for the timeliness and quality of reports and meeting of deadlines. Develop and maintain a risk register for the project, reporting risks and issues to the Senior Programme Lead for Education Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to postgraduate degree level or equivalent or significant experience of working at a similar level

Desirable

Formal qualification or equivalent experience in teaching, education or project management

Experience

Essential

Has experience of leadership without direct authority Has experience of working in the NHS, Local Authority, voluntary or private sector at a senior level. Has experience managing projects or programmes of work within the Health and Care system Has experience managing members of staff Has worked with senior clinical colleagues to improve services Has led projects / programmes of work in complex and challenging environments Has managed and reported on risks and issues Has experience in event management / coordination

Desirable

Has experience leading workforce or education transformation Has experience monitoring finances Experience of promoting and delivering multi-professional education

Skills

Essential

Can understand multi-modality blended learning packages for the current and future workforce Can use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint software to a high standard Can produce concise and insightful written materials for senior stakeholders or a broader audience as appropriate Can create and deliver presentations to a broad range of different stakeholders Can influence others to develop a shared vision Numerate and able to understand complex financial information Can analyse very complex information from a wide range of sources where material may be conflicting Can use experience to make inferences and act where information is incomplete Can develop plans for the short and long term for services that extend across multiple organisations and adjust them as required Can monitor progress against plans, escalating risks and issues as appropriate Can manage own workload Can work to demanding and changing timescales

Knowledge

Essential

Has an understanding of the Cancer Workforce Has an understanding of education transformation Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Desirable

Has an understanding of cancer services in Greater Manchester Knowledge of the development and application of competency based frameworks

Values

Essential

Committed to quality in all that they do Values diversity and difference and promotes equality of opportunity Committed to working to help clinicians deliver better outcomes for patients Committed to patient and carer involvement in the development of health services Committed to the use of evidence and clinical consensus to bring about change Operates with integrity and openness Committed to personal development and supporting others to do the same Challenges received wisdom and acceptance of the status quo

Other

Essential

Work flexibly

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