Job summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2024
The QSI (former ISAS) accredited Radiology Department at the NNUH has a great fixed term/secondment opportunity for an Imaging Operations Manager to support the Radiology Service Managers, Operations Managers & the Imaging modality leads in the Imaging services timely delivery of operational targets. This is fixed term/secondment post until 31/03/2024 with a potential for the post to be extended.
The Imaging department is experiencing high growth, demand and requests for new/extended services along with strategic plans for expansion underway. To align to the Trust's vision and five-year plan we are looking to recruit an Imaging Operations Manager with proven management and leadership skills who is keen to work in a patient centred, highly technical department. You will be required to operationally lead teams of enthusiastic modality leads, utilising their skills to develop a dynamic Imaging department.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working with a multidisciplinary team of Radiologists, Registrars, Allied Health professionals (AHPs), Nursing and Imaging support, admin and clerical teams, who all input into the daily operational activities of the department. They will be expected to provide professional leadership and management within the work environment, be responsible for the standards of care provided within the Imaging service and for supporting the implementation of innovative practice, while utilising change management skills.
The ideal candidate would have experience of working within an Imaging department or healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams, involved in achievement of both local and national targets and experience with change management and oversight of multiple projects
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Imaging Department consists of sites at both NNUH and Cromer Hospital. The NNUH is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality and range of services provided. Our Radiology Academy is one of the three academies nationwide and offers excellent opportunities for training and research. We are working closely with the Norwich Radiology Academy and University of East Anglia to develop these further and encourage sub specialisation in key clinical areas. Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and opportunities for further post graduate study.
- Deputise for the Imaging Service Manager across all modalities and aspects of service delivery as and when required.
- Be operationally responsible for the tactical and strategic management of the Imaging service.
- Be directly responsible for the development, leadership and management of the Modality Lead Radiographers
- Be operational manager in charge of all radiographers within designated modalities within Imaging.
- Direct and support the Imaging Service Manager and Clinical Director in developing and maintaining a high quality patient centred imaging service.
- Develop robust and sustainable strategic plans for the delivery of radiological services for the Trust within the context of an unpredictable market place and conflicts of interest of key stakeholders.
- Be operationally responsible for the achievement of Directorate and Trust targets.
- Manage, develop, direct and facilitate changes both in the development of radiological staff and working practices in Imaging services.
- Be operationally responsible for the direction and communication of complex strategies within the Directorate of Imaging and between other Directorates, other healthcare providers, and Trusts.
- Support the Service Manager in the utilisation of all resources monetary and staff in the maintenance of Imaging services.
- Ensure that the department provides for the safe, effective and high quality care for all patients.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Imaging Department consists of sites at both NNUH and Cromer Hospital. The NNUH is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality and range of services provided. Our Radiology Academy is one of the three academies nationwide and offers excellent opportunities for training and research. We are working closely with the Norwich Radiology Academy and University of East Anglia to develop these further and encourage sub specialisation in key clinical areas. Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and opportunities for further post graduate study.
- Deputise for the Imaging Service Manager across all modalities and aspects of service delivery as and when required.
- Be operationally responsible for the tactical and strategic management of the Imaging service.
- Be directly responsible for the development, leadership and management of the Modality Lead Radiographers
- Be operational manager in charge of all radiographers within designated modalities within Imaging.
- Direct and support the Imaging Service Manager and Clinical Director in developing and maintaining a high quality patient centred imaging service.
- Develop robust and sustainable strategic plans for the delivery of radiological services for the Trust within the context of an unpredictable market place and conflicts of interest of key stakeholders.
- Be operationally responsible for the achievement of Directorate and Trust targets.
- Manage, develop, direct and facilitate changes both in the development of radiological staff and working practices in Imaging services.
- Be operationally responsible for the direction and communication of complex strategies within the Directorate of Imaging and between other Directorates, other healthcare providers, and Trusts.
- Support the Service Manager in the utilisation of all resources monetary and staff in the maintenance of Imaging services.
- Ensure that the department provides for the safe, effective and high quality care for all patients.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Management qualification to degree level or evidenced equivalent experience.
- Post Graduate Management or relevant post graduate Qualification to MSc level or evidenced equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at senior management level.
- Significant experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
- Demonstrates an understanding of current issues in Imaging
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a multi-professional team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Management qualification to degree level or evidenced equivalent experience.
- Post Graduate Management or relevant post graduate Qualification to MSc level or evidenced equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at senior management level.
- Significant experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
- Demonstrates an understanding of current issues in Imaging
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a multi-professional team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
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).
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.
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).
