Radiology Quality and Governance Manager

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready for a leadership role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Radiology Department at Sherwood Forest Hospital as the IR(ME)R and governance lead. We are a friendly department and have high standards of quality, safety, and patient care.

This is a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a radiation safety culture across all members of staff within the department. Your knowledge and skills will support understanding of legal requirements and responsibilities involving IR(ME)R17 and IRR17 across the Trust and within the community.

The post holder will ensure that all aspects of our services operate within robust clinical governance and quality assurance guidelines to ensure a safe, compassionate service. They will be responsible for writing and updating policies, standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining the non-medical referrers database. They will work closely with the radiology management team, medical physics colleagues and the divisional governance lead to undertake investigations and follow up actions and recommendations. The post holder will be the departments representative at both departmental and divisional governance meetings, each held monthly.

The post holder will undertake some clinical duties in their speciality area.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-CSTO-6200571

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

  • Advanced Specialist knowledge and expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience of radiology Quality Assurance, audit and Governance.
  • Specialist knowledge of all modalities within Radiology
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory bodies and their requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of radiation regulations.

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or BSc Hons Radiography, Evidence of further study/MSc
  • Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, equating to Master's level
  • HCPC registration

Further Training

Essential

  • Previous experience of Quality Assurance program and knowledge of current policies, legislation affecting radiology departments.

Desirable

  • Leadership skills training

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Full driving licence and access to own transport.

Experience

Essential

  • Managerial experience
  • Teaching skills
  • Ability to motivate staff
  • Presentation and report writing skills
  • Excellent communicator
  • Significant experience at band 7 level
  • Experience of change management and ability to influence change
  • Equipment installation/maintenance/procurement project experience
  • Ability to manage meeting efficiently

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

  • Advanced Specialist knowledge and expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience of radiology Quality Assurance, audit and Governance.
  • Specialist knowledge of all modalities within Radiology
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory bodies and their requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of radiation regulations.

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or BSc Hons Radiography, Evidence of further study/MSc
  • Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, equating to Master's level
  • HCPC registration

Further Training

Essential

  • Previous experience of Quality Assurance program and knowledge of current policies, legislation affecting radiology departments.

Desirable

  • Leadership skills training

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Full driving licence and access to own transport.

Experience

Essential

  • Managerial experience
  • Teaching skills
  • Ability to motivate staff
  • Presentation and report writing skills
  • Excellent communicator
  • Significant experience at band 7 level
  • Experience of change management and ability to influence change
  • Equipment installation/maintenance/procurement project experience
  • Ability to manage meeting efficiently

Desirable

  • Presentation skills

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

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiography Services Manager

Sarah Sentance

sarah.sentance@nhs.net

01623676141

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-CSTO-6200571

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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