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.
Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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
*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
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
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
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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
