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Clinical Director - Breast Screening Service

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

The Surrey & North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service (SNEH) is part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), providing high-quality, population-based breast screening to women aged 5071 (and beyond by self-referral). Delivered from the Jarvis Breast Centre and five mobile screening units, the service supports over 210,000 women across Surrey and North East Hampshire. Working in partnership with NHS England, commissioners and local providers, the service is committed to early cancer detection, patient safety, equitable access and continuous improvement. As part of InHealth, the UKs leading provider of NHS breast screening services, SNEH also plays a key role in workforce training, education and service innovation, ensuring sustainable, high-performing screening services aligned to national standards.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Director is accountable for the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of the Surrey & North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service across all sites. The role provides clinical leadership across the entire screening pathway, ensuring compliance with NHSBSP and NHS England standards. Key duties include leading and developing multidisciplinary clinical teams; overseeing clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety; supporting education and training through the nationally recognised Training Centre; driving service transformation, innovation and pathway improvement; and representing the service at regional and national forums. The postholder will also champion equity of access, improve screening uptake and work collaboratively with NHS partners, commissioners and research bodies to enhance patient outcomes.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

M0035-26-0058

Job locations

Jarvis Breast Screening

60 Stoughton Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 1LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Director Surrey and North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service

Location: Jarvis Breast Centre, Surrey & North East Hampshire

InHealth is the UKs leading provider of NHS Breast Screening Services. We deliver services on behalf of the NHS in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and NHS England requirements.

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Director to lead the Surrey & North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service (SNEH). The service operates from a static screening centre and five mobile units, providing breast screening services to a population of over 210,000 women across Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Job Summary

The Clinical Director is accountable for the safe, effective and high-quality clinical delivery of the Surrey & North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service. The postholder will provide strategic and operational clinical leadership across the full screening pathway, from invitation to diagnosis, ensuring compliance with NHSBSP standards, clinical governance requirements and contractual obligations.

The role includes leadership of multidisciplinary clinical teams, oversight of quality and patient safety, and contribution to service development, education, training and research activity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and professional supervision across the breast screening service.

Ensure delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care in line with NHSBSP, NHS England and local quality standards.

Lead clinical governance, quality assurance, audit, risk management and patient safety processes.

Act as Clinical Lead for the Training Centre, supporting education, training and workforce development.

Support service transformation and continuous improvement, including pathway redesign and adoption of new technologies.

Represent the service at regional and national meetings and work collaboratively with NHS partners, commissioners and stakeholders.

Promote equality of access and support initiatives to improve screening uptake and reduce health inequalities.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered healthcare professional with significant experience in breast screening.

Eligible background as Consultant Radiologist, Associate Specialist or Consultant Radiographer.

Extensive knowledge of NHSBSP standards and clinical governance frameworks.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing service delivery.

Experience of quality improvement, audit and service development.

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

Experience of workforce planning, education and training delivery.

Involvement in research or service innovation within breast screening.

Why Join InHealth

InHealth is committed to delivering high-quality NHS services through innovation, education and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of breast screening services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Director Surrey and North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service

Location: Jarvis Breast Centre, Surrey & North East Hampshire

InHealth is the UKs leading provider of NHS Breast Screening Services. We deliver services on behalf of the NHS in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and NHS England requirements.

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Director to lead the Surrey & North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service (SNEH). The service operates from a static screening centre and five mobile units, providing breast screening services to a population of over 210,000 women across Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Job Summary

The Clinical Director is accountable for the safe, effective and high-quality clinical delivery of the Surrey & North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service. The postholder will provide strategic and operational clinical leadership across the full screening pathway, from invitation to diagnosis, ensuring compliance with NHSBSP standards, clinical governance requirements and contractual obligations.

The role includes leadership of multidisciplinary clinical teams, oversight of quality and patient safety, and contribution to service development, education, training and research activity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and professional supervision across the breast screening service.

Ensure delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care in line with NHSBSP, NHS England and local quality standards.

Lead clinical governance, quality assurance, audit, risk management and patient safety processes.

Act as Clinical Lead for the Training Centre, supporting education, training and workforce development.

Support service transformation and continuous improvement, including pathway redesign and adoption of new technologies.

Represent the service at regional and national meetings and work collaboratively with NHS partners, commissioners and stakeholders.

Promote equality of access and support initiatives to improve screening uptake and reduce health inequalities.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered healthcare professional with significant experience in breast screening.

Eligible background as Consultant Radiologist, Associate Specialist or Consultant Radiographer.

Extensive knowledge of NHSBSP standards and clinical governance frameworks.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing service delivery.

Experience of quality improvement, audit and service development.

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

Experience of workforce planning, education and training delivery.

Involvement in research or service innovation within breast screening.

Why Join InHealth

InHealth is committed to delivering high-quality NHS services through innovation, education and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of breast screening services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered healthcare professional with significant experience in breast screening.
  • Eligible background as Consultant Radiologist, Associate Specialist or Consultant Radiographer.
  • Extensive knowledge of NHSBSP standards and clinical governance frameworks.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing service delivery.
  • Experience of quality improvement, audit and service development.
  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

  • Experience of workforce planning, education and training delivery.
  • Involvement in research or service innovation within breast screening
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered healthcare professional with significant experience in breast screening.
  • Eligible background as Consultant Radiologist, Associate Specialist or Consultant Radiographer.
  • Extensive knowledge of NHSBSP standards and clinical governance frameworks.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing service delivery.
  • Experience of quality improvement, audit and service development.
  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

  • Experience of workforce planning, education and training delivery.
  • Involvement in research or service innovation within breast screening

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Jarvis Breast Screening

60 Stoughton Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 1LH


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Jarvis Breast Screening

60 Stoughton Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 1LH


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

M0035-26-0058

Job locations

Jarvis Breast Screening

60 Stoughton Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 1LH


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