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:
- the production of the 3-year screening round plan
- making sure there is a robust local right results (patient pathway) procedure in place,
- monitoring and authorising expenditure against a controlled budget
- participating in the agreement of the service specification with local commissioning teams
- making sure there is a workforce plan to maintain a sustainable service
- making sure governance structures are in place
- making sure a risk register is maintained
- making sure processes are in place for women recalled to assessment who fail to attend
- making sure IT systems are updated and changes communicated
- 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
- effective communication with the MDT co-ordinator to make sure breast screening data is provided for discussion
- developing a knowledge and understanding of the consolidated standards (national standards) for breast screening
- overall responsibility for the collection and distribution (in liaison with the screening office manager) of:
- 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
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
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.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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