3493 - Deputy Medical Imaging Manager/Deputy Lead Radiographer

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

This post is a 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

As the Deputy Medical Imaging Manager, you will work with the Medical Imaging Manger to provide operational support for the delivery of Imaging services on the Barnsley Hospital site and at the new flagship Community Diagnostic Centre which is situated within The Glass Works retail complex.

Services on site include Plain Film (including theatre, mobiles and dental), CT, MRI, Breast Imaging (both screening and symptomatic), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy (including cardiac angiography). All services are supported by a Modality Lead with whom the post holder will liaise to ensure effective service delivery in line with local and national KPIs.

Services at the CDC include Plain Film, DEXA, Ultrasound, Breast Screening and Phlebotomy. Phase 2 will include CT and MRI alongside other non-imaging services. With further expansion over 3 years, there is an opportunity to link in with regional colleagues to deliver a system wide approach to the delivery of Imaging services and this is an exciting time to join our team.

Barnsley Medical Imaging is continually seeking innovative new ways to develop practice and deliver services and this post will be key to driving the success of the service. Academic development opportunities are available at all levels within the service with staff actively encouraged to look at career pathways and the post holder will ensure this is embedded within practice.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Service Manager to be responsible for the operational delivery of the Imaging service including the deployment of staff, coordination and supervision of the clinical and technical aspects of the service, ensuring that the service delivers safe, effective and efficient care to patients.

To provide senior leadership at all times alongside and in the absence of the Service Manager for Imaging, operating on the basis of delegated authority in any given scenario.

In conjunction with the Service Manager for Medical Imaging be responsible for the provision of high-quality patient care, key performance targets, budgetary management and the achievement of CIP targets.

To work across the clinical areas within Medical Imaging to support the Service Manager in planning, developing, co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the Medical Imaging service provided to patients.

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.

To undertake clinical practice within your own area of specialism (equivalent to 25% of contracted hours), including direct patient contact, training and supervision of staff. To take part in the extended working weekend/days as and when required.

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.

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Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3493I-04-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glass Works

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 3493

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 3493

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

Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team.
Working as a credible practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams.
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, and human resource management.
Customer Care Environment dealing with customer issues and complaints.
Dealing with changing priorities and demands upon time.

Desirable

Working with multiple IT Systems.
Experience of business planning / continuity planning.

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.

Trust Values

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.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree (BSc Hons Diagnostic Imaging) Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
Evidence of continued professional and personal development.
MSc in Medical Imaging.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in leadership and/or management.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team.
Working as a credible practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams.
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, and human resource management.
Customer Care Environment dealing with customer issues and complaints.
Dealing with changing priorities and demands upon time.

Desirable

Working with multiple IT Systems.
Experience of business planning / continuity planning.

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.

Trust Values

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.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree (BSc Hons Diagnostic Imaging) Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
Evidence of continued professional and personal development.
MSc in Medical Imaging.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in leadership and/or management.

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.