Director of Breast Screening

Job summary

The Breast Imaging Radiology team in East Kent has a longstanding reputation for excellence in breast screening and symptomatic breast services. The Breast Screening service started in Canterbury in 1989 a year after the introduction of the National NHS Breast Screening programme in the UK. We celebrated 30 years of outstanding service in 2019.

The unit is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital and also administers screening services for Kent and Medway. The management team includes the Breast Screening Programme manager, Deputy Programme Manager, Principal Mammographer and Office manager, and are supported by an administrative team of staff. Integral to the delivery of the symptomatic breast service will be the collaboration between the general radiology management and clinical lead.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Breast Screening is responsible for leadership, management, performance, quality, governance and overall accountability for the safe and effective provision of the local breast screening service.

The Director of Breast Screening needs to provide a compassionate behavioural role model with integrity and honesty to lead the breast screening service. It is vital that the post holder be able to communicate highly effectively and apply professional expertise and sensitivity in relationship building, to promote teamwork in an emotionally intelligent, compassionate and mature way. They should be able to analyse issues and take the initiative to innovate and make changes positively while inspiring and developing others in the team.

The leadership role is about establishing a culture where people and teams are motivated to be constructively self-critical in the pursuit of improved standards of service and outcomes for patients. Effective communication is crucial to ensure the service reaches its goals and to foster good working relationships between the director, the senior leadership team and across the service. The director retains accountability for the leadership of the service.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full GMC Registration CCT Specialist Registration Minimum of English level 2( GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School

Skills and experience

Essential

Significant proved leadership experience preferably within an NHS context Wide knowledge and skills in keeping with the NHSBSP breast diagnosis and management requirements

Desirable

NHS experience

Clinical governance

Essential

Understanding and participation in Audit NHS experience of governance processes

Desirable

NHS experience of governance processes Awareness of Duty of Candour processes Accountable and responsible Safety awareness in healthcare

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

Integrity and honesty Highly effective communicator Team player Emotional Intelligence and sensitivity Inspirational and motivated

Desirable

Proactive thinking and planning

Other requirements

Essential

Most roles require a commitment to travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites

Desirable

Upholds and models the Trust values