Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Breast Screening Programme Manager to join our multi-disciplinary team at Cambridge Breast Unit and Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon Breast Screening Service.
The Breast Screening Programme Manager has responsibility for the non-clinical operational running of all aspects of the local breast screening service. The Programme Manager works closely with the Director of Breast Screening, Imaging Service Lead and the Administration manager. The Breast Screening Programme Manager may be the first point of contact for NHS England (NHSE) (programme and SQAS teams) and local commissioning teams, ensuring that the service provided to our patients is of high-quality.
We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The Cambridge Breast Unit are committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.
Providing screening service leadership in the routine QA visits which include making sure all required staff and facilities are available.
Attend regional role specific meetings facilitated by SQAS to make sure best practice is cascaded to the service.
Liaise with the Director of Breast screening on matters raised by stakeholders including commissioners, SQAS or the Trust management team.
Monitoring and authorising expenditure against a controlled admin budget in conjunction with the Imaging Service Lead.
Ensure the maintenance of facilities and equipment is fit for purpose and meets NHSBSP standards including mobile screening services and at all stakeholder Trusts in the screening pathway.
Liaise with the core screening management team (Director of screening, Imaging Service Lead and Office manager) to ensure there is a workforce plan to maintain a sustainable service. This is taking into account changes in the eligible population or where there are difficulties in the recruitment of appropriately qualified healthcare staff.
Develop a knowledge and understanding of the consolidated (national) standards for breast screening.
Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents relating to the service, and where necessary, report to SQAS according to screening guidance and implement identified corrective procedures.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 18th March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 28th March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Degree, equivalent professional qualification or working towards a professional qualification.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Recognised management qualification/or working towards.
Relevant postgraduate qualification in health service management.
Experience of managing a clinical, social or equivalent service.
Success in working collaboratively across professions and services.
Demonstrable success in planning and managing change.
Demonstrable success in managing capacity and demand.
Service planning.
Budgetary management experience.
Significant experience of managing a workforce.
Audit experience.
Public sector.
Use of information systems.
Commissioning and service planning processes.
Clinical governance.
The importance of successful partnership working.
Principles of lifelong learning.
Understanding of Quality Systems.
Workforce planning, recruitment and retention.
Patient and public involvement.
Strong knowledge of NHS targets, including Breast Screening, Cancer waits and 18 weeks.
Knowledge of Cancer Reform Strategy.
The NHS and modernisation agenda.
Leadership and ability to motivate and empower others.
Excellent communication and analytical skills including: Inter-personal skills, Liaison and negotiation skills, Writing and presentation skills and Data interpretive skills.
Influencing clinicians and managers for service improvement.
Budget and resource management.
Risk management.
Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.
Significant Computer literacy including use of Advanced user MS Excel, Word and Access.
Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
Positive and effective team worker.
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Willingness to work anywhere in the Trust and to travel, on occasions, within the region and nationally.
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Salary
£43.74k - £50.06k per annum
