Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust's Breast Imaging Team in a new role as Quality Manager and Administrative trainer.
This is a full-time permanent post based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury but the post holder will be expected to work across the three Breast Screening Units in Kent (Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to develop this new role and to assist the Programme Managers in ensuring the quality of the service is maintained and that all administrative training is delivered as required within the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Programme Managers in ensuring the effective implementation of all national NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) policies, procedures and guidance within each of the three Kent BSPs. This will include policies in areas outside the administration offices (i.e. clinical policies.)
To be the lead National Breast Screening System (NBSS) administration trainer for the three breast screening offices (including the three band 5 Office Managers)
About us
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own workload and influencing that of others
- Analytical and investigative skills, assessing, managing and interpreting complex information
- Extensive use of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to gather data, compile information and produce reports
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
Desirable
- A minimum of two years' experience in a comparable post
- Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continued development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of NHSBSP standards and KPIs
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHSBSP service specification (No. 24)
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills. Decision making skills Leadership, management and supervisory skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Ability to travel to each of three units in Kent.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own workload and influencing that of others
- Analytical and investigative skills, assessing, managing and interpreting complex information
- Extensive use of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to gather data, compile information and produce reports
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
Desirable
- A minimum of two years' experience in a comparable post
- Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continued development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of NHSBSP standards and KPIs
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHSBSP service specification (No. 24)
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills. Decision making skills Leadership, management and supervisory skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Ability to travel to each of three units in Kent.
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.
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.
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).
