Job summary The Clinical Director of Programme for the lung cancer screening programme is a key role working with patients, clinicians, and other partners, to implement the programme in the Black Country. As noted in the Standard Programme, it is an integral part of the overall programme governance structure with overall responsibility for the safety of patients involved in the programme, including verifying the procedures for selection, scanning, acting on findings and communicating with participants. These procedures should include failsafe mechanisms to ensure that decisions to recall participants for assessment are actioned, including reminders for individuals to attend. Main duties of the job To direct the strategic development of the lung cancer screening programme for the targeted population in the Black Country and deliver the objectives of the local programme. To ensure that the assessment process is appropriately carried out; that responsible radiologists adhere to the protocols and clinical work -up by responsible clinicians is monitored. This should be accompanied by audits of individual assessment performance. To ensure that all data is available for inclusion in a national audit with the purpose of comparing the programmes and measuring the overall success and impact. Data submission will be according to a national minimum dataset and submission is mandatory. To report to NHS England through the national lung cancer screening team via West Midlands Cancer Alliance. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 21 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 253-0325-7025858 Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Education Essential Understand the standards of cancer care and lung cancer health check Experience Essential Significant strategic experience in a leadership and/or expert role Communication Essential Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Person Specification Education Essential Understand the standards of cancer care and lung cancer health check Experience Essential Significant strategic experience in a leadership and/or expert role Communication Essential Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)