Director of Breast Screening

Job responsibilities

1. Understand the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards, ensuring compliance with the national breast screening service specification.

2. Ensure all staff involved in diagnostic work-up are appropriately trained, with relevant competency sign-off.

3. Provide assurance that image readers and pathologists routinely participate in external quality assurance (EQA) schemes.

4. Address health inequalities by understanding the local eligible population and improving access.

5. Encourage participation in approved screening research trials with appropriate ethical and national approvals.

6. co-ordinates with breast screening colleagues the running of the service, communicating with the management and clinical leads within the Trust, with commissioners and with screening and immunisation leads (SILs) within local commissioning teams

7. works with the lead radiographer, programme manager and screening office manager to agree appropriate delegation of tasks which must be reflected in job descriptions and be adequately resourced

8. takes responsibility for data accuracy, accurate allocation of named individuals onNBSSand the completeness of theNBSSrecord

9. makes sure the services working environment is open and transparent, developing a learning culture and avoiding a blame culture

10. works with the management team to maintain adequate numbers of trained, qualified and competent staff to provide a high-quality breast screening service in line with national guidance

11. attends regular management meetings within the Trust, programme board meetings and director of breast screening professional network meetings withSQAS (Screening Quality Assurance Service).

12. makes sure there are regular senior leadership team meetings with the lead radiographer, programme and screening office manager (no less than monthly) to discuss operational aspects of the programme

Clinical accountability

The Director of Breast Screening:

13. Promotes clinical decision making based on screening guidelines at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, dealing with concerns about individuals working within the screening service and reporting and escalating performance concerns in accordance with SQAS and Trust processes

14. makes sure all performance monitoring and mandatory audits are undertaken according toand all performance data is reported, including:

a. national audits: NHS BSP and(ABS), interval cancers and others

b. KC62 Department of Health returns

c. KPI and routine monitoring statistics

15. examines ad hoc audits for national collation, statistical returns and audits before submission, formally signs them off as appropriate and makes sure any resulting actions to improve performance are undertaken

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Primary clinical qualification and/or other professional registration
• Full registration with the GMC & License to Practice or the NMC/HPC
• On the GMC Specialist Register for the appropriate specialty
• Track record of continuous personal development

Desirable

• A qualification in leadership
• Links to BSBR or to the Royal
• College of Radiologists in senior regional or national roles

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening programme
• Expertise at a senior clinical level in breast imaging including screening e.g. consultant radiologist, consultant surgeon, lead radiology advisor, consultant practitioner experienced in the full range of triple assessment to support the role

Desirable

• Breast Screening Management research interest or experience
• At least 5 years' experience in breast imaging including screening

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Highly motivated self-starter
• A working knowledge of NHSBSP policy
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong public service ethos
• Effective presentation skills
• Able to offer advice and mentor effectively/diplomatically
• Able to handle complaints effectively

Desirable

• Ability to handle media relations effectively

Disposition & Motivation

Essential

• Willing to learn the complex financial and managerial pathways where relevant and necessary
• Open to developing new ways of working in collaboration with others
• Evidence of development of effective relationships and communication with other clinical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of managing major change projects and successful conclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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