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Fixed term Clinical Director for Integrated Breast Services, Worthing
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Client:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
18.07.2025
Expiry Date:
01.09.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
The Cancer Division is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, visionary Clinical Director to lead our Integrated Breast Services, encompassing breast surgery, symptomatic imaging, and our NHS breast screening programmes.
This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for the strategic development, clinical governance, and operational oversight of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary breast service. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues across breast surgery, breast radiology, oncology, nursing, ICB and the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance to drive innovation, enhance patient pathways, and deliver outstanding, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership for the integrated breast service across multiple Trust sites
* Lead service transformation and modernisation in line with national policy and local priorities
* Ensure robust clinical governance and maintain high standards of safety and quality
* Foster multi-disciplinary collaboration across screening and symptomatic pathways
* Support workforce development, training, and recruitment
* Represent the breast service at Trust and system-level forums
About You:
* Consultant with at least 2 years of relevant substantive NHS experience
* Leadership experience in service development or clinical management
* A strong track record of improving outcomes and patient experience
* Understanding of breast screening and symptomatic service models
* Excellent communication and team-building skills
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of breast services at UHSx.
We are committed to supporting your development as a clinical leader through 'Staff College' and PFIS training and will be supported with regular 1:1 meetings with the Chief of Service.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached JD and person specification.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* Minimum three years’ experience in substantive consultant role
* Significant evidence of success in a Consultant leadership role
* Business/service planning in management or educational role
* Management of Human Resource issues
* Evidence of ambition and relevant experience / qualifications in clinical leadership
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Understanding of the provision and delivery of health care services, and of the Government’s strategy and plans for modernising health care
* Sound understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical quality improvement.
* Clear understanding of the NHS systems, agenda and strategic issues in healthcare and ability to interpret these in a given setting
* Detailed understanding of current clinical and other issues relating to acute healthcare
* Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management
* Case management or case investigation training
* Lean management system knowledge
* Experience as an appraiser to support revalidation
Skills
* Team player with experience of managing teams
* Financial management skills
People Management and Development
* Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style
* Performance Management skills
Freedom to Act
* Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day-to-day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary
* Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
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