Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley
Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right
through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to
being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
As an employee of Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we
are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, regardless of race, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We actively promote equality
of opportunity for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates
and select interviewees based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We take equal opportunities and improving the working lives
of our staff really seriously, this could include flexible working, part-time,
job share and remote working from home. Please talk to us during the interview
process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We hope that you will choose to join us.
Main duties of the job
The interview will be held on 20th March 2025
As Professional Lead for all Medical Imaging Allied Health
Professionals and support staff you will be responsible for the operational
delivery of the Medical Imaging service. This includes leading on specific
initiatives that impact on patients, staff and other stakeholders whilst
striving for continual improvement of the service.
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality
patient care, key performance targets, budgetary management and the achievement
of EPP targets. To plan, develop, co-ordinate, deliver, monitor and evaluate
the Medical Imaging service provided to patients.
You will work across professional boundaries in order to
have a continuous focus on a safety culture. Maintain a culture which fosters
staff involvement and a progressive attitude to work that is driven by
patient-centred care. Enable and energise colleagues to deliver a consistently
high standard of service.
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will have overall responsibility for the management and development of Medical
Imaging, including the deployment of staff and the coordination and supervision
of the clinical and technical aspects of the service, ensuring that the service
delivers safe, effective and efficient care to patients within the allocated
and agreed resources.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to
close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high
performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality
Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery
of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to
ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly
valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley
Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right
through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to
being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed
to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental
or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or
offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for
Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through
salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under
the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to
check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 2904
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 2904
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working as a credible practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams. Comfortable to take corporate responsibility for the provision of Imaging services and ensure compliance with IR(ME)R and other associated legislation
- Experience of applying sound clinical judgment to a range of complex issues
- Experience of successful delivery of complex project management and change management
- Demonstrable experience of effective workforce planning, financial management and human resource management.
- Experience of business planning / continuity planning
- Customer Care Environment dealing with customer issues and complaints
- Dealing with changing priorities and demands upon time Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team
- Working with multiple IT Systems
Desirable
- Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team
- Working with multiple IT Systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc Hons/Masters Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Post graduate qualification in leadership and/or management or equivalent extensive experience in these areas equivalent to a Masters qualification
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use a variety of communication styles to motivate and influence others.
- Strong Leadership skills with the ability to lead coach and motivate staff.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and multi-task. Ability to deliver to within budget
- High level negotiation skills, able to negotiate at a senior level and manage and overcome resistance to change.
- Ability to analyse complex multi-faceted problems and develop practical workable solutions.
- Auditing and analysis skills including root cause analysis skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data and produce clear concise reports at senior management level. Ability to describe complex processes and procedures in concise laymens terms.
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels internally and externally.
- Advanced clinical skills, including the ability to operate a range of equipment across Imaging modalities
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- Competence, expertise and credibility across a range of clinical imaging modalities, management, and leadership skills supported by sound knowledge of professional and personal accountability.
- Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative approaches for new services.
- Evidence of contemporary developments and thinking within the imaging professions
- Knowledge of the professional and legal requirements of clinical record keeping
- Knowledge of Care Quality Commission and local commissioner standards and requirements
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Evidence of successfully implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Actively creating new business opportunities aligned to the organisations business plan and which generate revenue.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working as a credible practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams. Comfortable to take corporate responsibility for the provision of Imaging services and ensure compliance with IR(ME)R and other associated legislation
- Experience of applying sound clinical judgment to a range of complex issues
- Experience of successful delivery of complex project management and change management
- Demonstrable experience of effective workforce planning, financial management and human resource management.
- Experience of business planning / continuity planning
- Customer Care Environment dealing with customer issues and complaints
- Dealing with changing priorities and demands upon time Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team
- Working with multiple IT Systems
Desirable
- Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team
- Working with multiple IT Systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc Hons/Masters Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Post graduate qualification in leadership and/or management or equivalent extensive experience in these areas equivalent to a Masters qualification
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use a variety of communication styles to motivate and influence others.
- Strong Leadership skills with the ability to lead coach and motivate staff.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and multi-task. Ability to deliver to within budget
- High level negotiation skills, able to negotiate at a senior level and manage and overcome resistance to change.
- Ability to analyse complex multi-faceted problems and develop practical workable solutions.
- Auditing and analysis skills including root cause analysis skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data and produce clear concise reports at senior management level. Ability to describe complex processes and procedures in concise laymens terms.
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels internally and externally.
- Advanced clinical skills, including the ability to operate a range of equipment across Imaging modalities
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- Competence, expertise and credibility across a range of clinical imaging modalities, management, and leadership skills supported by sound knowledge of professional and personal accountability.
- Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative approaches for new services.
- Evidence of contemporary developments and thinking within the imaging professions
- Knowledge of the professional and legal requirements of clinical record keeping
- Knowledge of Care Quality Commission and local commissioner standards and requirements
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Evidence of successfully implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Actively creating new business opportunities aligned to the organisations business plan and which generate revenue.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
