Job overview
The 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 and may be the first point of contact for NHS England (NHSE) (programme and SQAS teams) and local commissioning teams.
The position holder will:
·have responsibility for the leadership, management, performance, quality, governance and coordination of the service
·provide leadership and a behavioural role model for the provision of compassionate care within the breast screening service
Main duties of the job
The programme manager’s specific responsibilities can include:
1. the production of the 3-year screening round plan
2. making sure there is a robust local right results (patient pathway) procedure in place,
3. monitoring and authorising expenditure against a controlled budget
4. participating in the agreement of the service specification with local commissioning teams
5. making sure there is a workforce plan to maintain a sustainable service
6. making sure governance structures are in place
7. making sure a risk register is maintained
8. making sure processes are in place for women recalled to assessment who fail to attend
9. making sure IT systems are updated and changes communicated
10. making sure the maintenance of facilities and equipment is fit for purpose and meets NHS BSP standards including mobile screening services and at all stakeholding trusts in the screening pathway
11. effective communication with the MDT co-ordinator to make sure breast screening data is provided for discussion
12. developing a knowledge and understanding of the consolidated standards (national standards) for breast screening
13. overall responsibility for the collection and distribution (in liaison with the screening office manager) of:
14. responsibility for the production and validation of the KC62, KC63 and the annual NHSBSP and Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) audit of screen detected cancers
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
15. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
16. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
17. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
18. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
19. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
20. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
21. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
22. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
23. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
24. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Education, Qualification and Training
Essential criteria
25. •Post Graduatestudy, equivalent professional qualification or working towards a post graduate qualification
26. •Evidence of continuous professional development
27. •Management experience in operational roles or equivalent
Desirable criteria
28. •Relevant postgraduate qualification in health service management
Experience
Essential criteria
29. Experience of managing a clinical social or equivalent service
30. Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
31. Demonstrate success in planning and managing change, capacity and demand and service provision
Desirable criteria
32. Audit experience
33. public sector experience
34. Use of IT systems
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
35. Experience in Clinical Governance
36. understanding of quality systems
37. Awareness of NHS targets and strategies
38. Excellent communication and analytical skills
39. Ability to adhere to the trusts CARE values
40. Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
Desirable criteria
41. Positive and Effective Team Worker
42. To travel within the region to GP's, clinics etc.
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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