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The Breast Imaging Radiology team in East Kent has a longstanding reputation for excellence in breast screening and symptomatic breast services. The Breast Screening service started in Canterbury in 1989 a year after the introduction of the National NHS Breast Screening programme in the UK. We celebrated 30 years of outstanding service in 2019.


The unit is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital and also administers screening services for Kent and Medway. The management team includes the Breast Screening Programme manager, Deputy Programme Manager, Principal Mammographer and Office manager, and are supported by an administrative team of staff. Integral to the delivery of the symptomatic breast service will be the collaboration between the general radiology management and clinical lead.

The Director of Breast Screening is responsible for leadership, management, performance, quality, governance and overall accountability for the safe and effective provision of the local breast screening service.


The Director of Breast Screening needs to provide a compassionate behavioural role model with integrity and honesty to lead the breast screening service. It is vital that the post holder be able to communicate highly effectively and apply professional expertise and sensitivity in relationship building, to promote teamwork in an emotionally intelligent, compassionate and mature way. They should be able to analyse issues and take the initiative to innovate and make changes positively while inspiring and developing others in the team.


The leadership role is about establishing a culture where people and teams are motivated to be constructively self-critical in the pursuit of improved standards of service and outcomes for patients. Effective communication is crucial to ensure the service reaches its goals and to foster good working relationships between the director, the senior leadership team and across the service. The director retains accountability for the leadership of the service.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.


We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.



Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

CMA Executive is thrilled to be retained by this privately-owned, award-winning business with a turnover of approximately £70 million and a rich heritage spanning over 50 years. Based in North Hampshire, this highly successful and forward-thinking independent contracting group provides a wide range of services, including groundworks, civil engineering, construction, training, and plant hire. The company has achieved substantial growth over the years, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, seizing opportunities as they arise in the market.

As they set ambitious plans to reach £100 million in turnover, the business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to partner with the Managing Director, bringing a collaborative, “can-do” attitude to drive continued success.

What will the Finance Director role involve?

• Partnering with the Managing Director to monitor and develop the Business Plan and drive growth and performance of the business. Developing long term strategic plans and ensuring funding requirements are forecast and managed appropriately to achieve the plans set.

• In conjunction with Senior Management, drive improvements to financial reporting across the Company to improve the visibility, integrity and analysis of key data, giving a clear overview of business performance and liabilities fuelling commercial decision making and strategic planning discussions.

• The production of strategic financial analysis and recommendations on ways to reduce costs, increase profits and generate shareholder value.

• Develop close work relationships with Heads of Departments to improve job costing/budgets, sales pricing, accuracy of forecasts and WIP management.

• Managing & developing robust financial systems and controls throughout the business.

• Overall responsibility for the production end of year accounts and leading communications with external advisors with regards to audit, tax and ensuring compliance with all the reporting to relevant authorities.
• Developing and leading a fully functional and visible Finance team.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Director vacancy:

• Strong relationship builder, able to develop a close working relationship acting as a commercial foil to the MD and Senior Management.
• First rate commercial awareness and robust cost control ability. Ideally gained within a similarly diverse contracting business.
• Track record of focusing on profit maximisation and driving long term shareholder value.
• A clear strategic thinker, with demonstrable success developing and delivering operational strategies to achieve commercial objectives.
• Focus on attention to detail – continuously monitor day to day financial matters and performance, spotting issues and finding solutions.
• Team Builder – ability to manager and develop a high performing finance function.
• Working with others – proactive and energetic, with the appetite to be hands on in an entrepreneurial environment and giving credibility to build strong working relationships across the business.
• A qualified accountant, with excellent financial acumen and with a strong work ethic and personal motivations aligned with the goals of the business and the existing senior management team.

Additional benefits and information for the role of the Finance Director:

The role will be in the office but will flex depending on the demands of the role.

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This role is crucial in securing ongoing work through both new and existing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
Drive high standards and continuous improvement in operations as part of the management team.
Own the PL, budget, and commercial responsibilities of the Profit Centre, ensuring financial targets align with forecasts.
Uphold safety and compliance standards, managing project delivery per company safety rules.
Oversee project execution, aiming for first-time success and high customer satisfaction.
Interpret contracts to apply appropriate controls, with support from the management and commercial teams.
Develop business opportunities through market understanding and tendering.
Set performance-oriented goals, fostering a culture of excellence.
Manage costs and efficiency to enhance profitability.

Qualifications and Attributes:
Proven leadership in team management.
Expertise in PL, budget oversight, and financial acumen.
Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Director to take the lead in major strategic opportunities for Mitie Healthcare to manage and co-ordinate the projects bidding process to deliver high-quality bids that win new business opportunities. Ensure that all bids are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Deliver high-quality, compliant, and high-scoring bids in response to customer requirements, and support the Business Development Director in securing the company's position as the preferred solution provider. This is a matrix management driven role where in addition to a working alongside the bid team there will be the need to take and co-ordinate inputs from SME's, and solution experts to define a winning proposal within the bidding process.

Main Duties

-Support the Business Development Director in the development and implementation of the overall commercial and technical proposal strategy, including the development of win themes, differentiated solutions, and pricing strategies.

-Engage with client/procurement team representatives as Mitie's lead point of contact. Conduct presentations, negotiations and competitive dialogue sessions with client teams to represent our winning bid proposals in the best light.

-Analyse the tender documentation and associated specification and develop a clear understanding of the client's requirements to ensure that the bid addresses all of the customer's need and is fully compliant.

-Conduct research to gather information about the client, their industry, and their competitors to ensure the proposal is tailored to their needs.

-Develop and manage the detailed bid plans that outline the approach, schedule, and resource requirements for all the activities required to complete each bid. This includes defining milestones, setting deadlines, and coordinating team activities to ensure that the bid is submitted on time.

-Coordinate the input of various cross-functional teams, including commercial, technical, and legal, subject matter experts to ensure a comprehensive and high-quality submission. This includes leading the team through the entire process, providing guidance on content, structure, and messaging, and ensuring that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.

-Review and contribute to storyboards and other documents to ensure that all of the requirements are addressed, translate win strategies into clear and compelling bid themes and direct the writing and editing of bid text.

-Prepare and submit winning commercial solutions, bid proposals, and presentations.

-Complete and update governance processes and documentation.

-Proven experience in managing facilities workstreams and project teams.



What we are looking for

-Proven experience as a Senior Bid Manager / Bid Director, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, compliant, and high-scoring bids in response to new business opportunities in the Healthcare or Public Sector arena.

-Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and deliver a detailed bid plan and to manage the bid process from start to finish.

-Ability to analyse the customer, the business and the competitors and drive the development of a strategy that is ethical, implementable and cost effective.

-Ability to plan alternative courses of action to accommodate non-compliance, discuss compliance with the customer, effectively communicate compliance requirements to team

-Ability to advise and supervise others, use different sales approaches adaptively to suit the organisation and the customer, work with sales teams to influence the customer, participate in sales strategy development, think ‘outside of the box' advising on the implications of options, initiate and sponsor new ideas

-Ability to support bid process undertaking all elements of this process commercially, technically as well as bid writing to ensure a winning solution is submitted to the client.

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

The successful candidate will be a General Practitioner with at least 5 years' primary care experience and a clear commitment to, and experience of improving quality, safety and standards of care within their workplace, ideally across a locality or PCN. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work 50% of their role clinically and 50% within this leadership role. Please refer to the Job Description for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Accountable for the development and delivery of multiple programmes agreed with NHS England and provide subject matter expertise around programme management. Accountable for the management and delivery of highly complex programmes, integrating the outcomes of multiple programmes. Accountable for ensuring that there is fully integrated working between colleagues and subject matter experts on the planning, scoping, design and delivery of programmes that impact across the wider health and social care system. Accountable for ensuring that programmes of work are fully integrated with one another and that conflicts in the delivery and outcomes are managed appropriately. Please refer to Assignment Brief for full details where applicable. Please refer to the JD for further important information.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the service area, ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe and effective health and care within the resources available, providing assurance to the Committee. Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in developing service plans that are aligned to the HSC Care Values and the Partnership of Purpose and the relevant professional standards. This will include leading opportunities for transformation, innovation and modernisation whilst ensuring the delivery of all operational performance objectives and outcomes specific to the service area. Responsible for monitoring and continually improving the quality of services so that they are effective, efficient and meet best practice and professional standards, with particular reference to taking a system view of service user flow. Responsible for establishing excellent relationships with health and care staff, leaders and external stakeholders to successfully develop user centred pathways of care. Responsible for providing leadership and direction in developing workforce capability so that all colleagues have the right knowledge and skills in an open culture which fosters high morale and a commitment which is aligned to the Professional Alliance. Have an awareness of local policy and guidance in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults. As a leader will ensure that the services comply with the policy and guidance. Attend the Quality Governance Committee and contribute significantly to the safety, quality and risk management practices of HSC.

KEY DUTIES The post holder will assist in the management and support the Directorate Manager or Deputy Directorate manager across the Division. Encouraging and motivating by allowing continual development through appropriate training and personal development. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in managing the complaints process, ensuring compliance with Trust targets and through working with the Head of Quality establish processes to ensure lessons are learned throughout the Division. To be responsible for the development of policies and procedures for the department in line with national guidance and local requirements. Ensure all standards, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained. Develop and be responsible for effective business standard operating procedures and processes thereby ensuring streamlined delivery. Work with Clinical staff, Directorate Managers to identify capacity and demand risk areas and discuss resolution. To lead the development, implementation and maintenance of any administration IT Systems. To liaise with Clinical Staff, Administration Staff and IT Department in ensuring good communication channels are open. In conjunction with the Directorate Managers or Deputy Directorate Manager the post holder will monitor activity and access targets, providing weekly updates/reports and monitor agreed actions to ensure delivery. The post-holder will lead on ensuring targets are achieved and will take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery and patient experience. They will be required to lead on key areas of performance and activity as directed. To work alongside Deputy Divisional Directors of Operations and Directorate Managers and Deputy Directorate Managers to ensure compliance with national access targets and local access targets as outlined within the local and national Patient Access Policy. To lead on up-to-date information reassurance data for PTL Meetings highlighting potential problem areas by speciality to the relative Directorate Manager. The post holder will support capacity and business planning for the service group, with the Directorate Managers or Deputy Directorate Managers sharing knowledge to develop business cases for new services. Managing the outpatient capacity and reallocation clinic capacity to relevant specialities and clinicians, in order to maintain 18 weeks and reduce/maintain the 18-week waiting list backlog in line with Department of Health guidelines. Communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance. Develop and sustain good relationships and work closely with other directorates / departments. Responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or x-ray images. HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES To support the departments full process of recruitment and selection of staff where appropriate The post holder will act independently within Human Resources guidelines, ensuring all areas are compliant (Attendance Management Policy, Disciplinary and Grievance). Supporting clinical and administration staff in delivering first line with Human Resources The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all areas of administration are compliant with Human Resource Key Performance Indicators, including Annual and Interim Appraisals with set objectives and development plans and Bi-Annual Mandatory Training. Manage performance and behavioural issues accordingly when escalated by service leads, ensuring there is effective monitoring and full documentation available. Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct. Manage and support in delivering KPIs. Be responsible for own actions and that of other administration staff, using own initiative and using discretion within difficult situations. To ensure all HR policies are communicated widely and implemented. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Post holder must have a full knowledge of patient access and operational performance and software programmes and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. To manage the process and availability of training for all staff included throughout clinical and administration teams, including systems training, mandatory training etc. To support and monitor that all new staff are compliant with Trust Local Induction programme for each new employee and necessary documentation completed. To develop, implement and maintain a local training package for all levels of staff who wish to develop within administration and clinical teams with support of Learning and Education. Recognise the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities available. Support the management of the 18-week pathway within specialties. Attending clinics where necessary to raise awareness with colleagues, clinical staff ensuring correct pathways attached to ensure 18-week target to be achieved and maintained throughout to Admission. Ensuring compliance in relation to policies i.e. inter provider transfer documentation, choose and book administration and patient choice bookings. Training staff where necessary. Manage and support areas for change within the clinical and administration teams which will lead to improvements in quality and efficiency within specialties. Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development. Understanding of all Trust IT systems to ensure a delivery of an effective service To take the department lead for any health & safety matters of staff, patients and visitors ensuring a systematic review is undertaken. To undertake training as part of the Trust Mentoring Programme to support and facilitate staff development. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that an effective communication network exists within the department and that all staff are aware of corporate and directorate aims and objectives and their contribution in achieving these. Attending Trust monthly Team Brief sessions and ensure that information is cascaded appropriately throughout teams. Carrying out weekly 121 meetings with clinical and administration service leads and managing concerns / issues. Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trusts HR Policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance. Ensure that colleagues are treated fairly. Behave in a non-discriminatory way and challenge the discriminatory behaviour of others. Be supportive of colleagues or service users who wish to raise issues about discriminatory practice or experience. Work within the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers Continuously review the managerial and organisational effectiveness of the department and develop operational plans for implementing the changes where necessary. Ensure departments are compliant with governance framework managing risk and incidents appropriately within their areas, ensuring all health and safety aspects have been covered. Provide training and guidance to Administration Service Co-ordinators. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the achievement of the Trusts business and strategic goals Responsibility for supporting and managing, maintaining and delivering the service budget within financial constraints. Looking at areas that can deliver a CIP across specialities. Identify forecasts, trends and predictions within services providing reports for Directorate Managers or Deputy Directorate Managers when required. Manage service changes that impact and which have financial implications. Support manpower planning within annual budget setting directly with Division Management Accountant. Manage and authorise all stationery requests for all areas within remit. Ensure all delegated budgets adhere to Trust standing financial instructions and standing orders. That activity is delivered in the most cost effective and efficient way, to minimise the need for premium rate work and thereby manage cost down. RESEARCH & AUDIT Support department and service quality assurance measures to validate the quality of outputs and undertake audits as required to ensure key performance indicators are achieved accordingly. Develop and implement research programme and survey with Learning and Education in order to assess staff requirements for development and training needs Liaise with other internal departments to ensure best practice is delivered.

We are seeking an experienced senior nursing leader, with a track record of operating at board level to deliver continuous improvement and high-quality, safe care in complex health and care environments. You will possess the ability to inspire and influence across a diverse and varied range of stakeholders, bringing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Your ability to demonstrate our values as you empower our dedicated staff and collaborate with stakeholders and partner organisations across two Integrated Care Systems, will be crucial to driving positive change in the transformation of our health and care services to achieve outstanding healthcare for all. We are keen to attract candidates who can bring diverse perspectives, and we welcome expressions of interest from the widest possible range of backgrounds, particularly those who are under-represented at board level in the NHS. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent. All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame. Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.