Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department for a Band 7 Superintendent Radiographer for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and EPR implementation. This role will be centered around management and leadership for the imaging services provided at the GWH Community Diagnostic Centre located at the West Swindon Health Centre. This role will also provide support to the current Radiology leadership team in the roll out and implementation of the new EPR.
The post holder will work with the General Manager for Imaging Services to support the delivery of high-quality diagnostics operational performance and deliver the best service for service users. They will support the effective delivery of key operational targets in line with relevant Trust policies; this will require the post holder to have good organisational and interpersonal skills.
The role will be explicitly linked to the operational management support for the Trust and ICS, Community Diagnostics (CDC) programmes specifically for Radiology services which include CT, MRI and Ultrasound including working towards and achieving QSI accreditation. The role will also help support the roll out and integration of a new EPR system across the ICS.
There will be a requirement to participate in some clinical duties, based on areas of expertise and work across both sites - the main Great Western Hospital campus and a considerable amount of time at the CDC located at West Swindon Health Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support with the management of the Radiology Administrative and Bookings functions specific to the CDC and will be involved in projects and initiatives as part of the EPR project for the delivery and achievement of key performance targets, including DM01 Diagnostics Standards and Cancer Waiting Times.
The post holder will be required to undertake information/project analysis and participate in relevant work streams and priorities for the service. They will have excellent knowledge of operational performance and be able to provide accurate and timely data to produce performance reports and make recommendations that ensure services operate in accordance with approved standard operating procedures. They will also be required to support the implementation of process and pathways, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
Accountable for achieving service objectives by formulation of strategic direction and implementing service developments and operational changes.
Alongside Lead Radiographers, lead, manage and maintain QSI accreditation for CDC services,lead, manage and maintain EPR implementation; ensuring appropriate resource to provide CDC activity including staffing, medicines management, stock control and budget management.
To be point of contact with 3rd party providers of imaging services provided at the CDC.
To be point of contact for day-to-day operational issues for GWH staff, CDC Programme team and 3rd party suppliers.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see attached job description and person specification.
Develop systems and procedures to support the General Manager for Imaging Services activity planning and delivery as part of the CDC programme Participate and engage as part of CDC Delivery Group to be a key influencing member of the team, supporting the overall programme delivery for Imaging services To identify and deliver areas for service improvement within the service and lead on projects to improve patient throughput and patient experience. To exercise delegated responsibility on behalf of the Service Manager to resolve day-to-day management issues. To work with colleagues within the speciality and across the Divisions to ensure the delivery of the Trusts activity and waiting time agendas. To plan, encourage and facilitate continuous improvements in the speciality within the Trusts policies, strategies, plans and available resources. With colleagues implement and maintain standard operating procedures and other operational policies for the clinical services to improve patient care. Accountable for identifying problems, risks and emerging trends early and agree and implement plans to address them and escalate as required. Accountable for ensuring that systems and procedures are in place and information available for the purpose of reporting, monitoring and analysing performance from all areas of the service. This includes data collection for capacity and demand planning. To ensure that the speciality achieves optimum levels of productivity, efficiency and effectiveness in all areas. To be accountable for the effective use of the resources within the speciality, initiating change where necessary, taking corrective action where required and making recommendations to the Speciality Management Team as appropriate. To work as part of the speciality and divisional operational team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see attached job description and person specification.
Develop systems and procedures to support the General Manager for Imaging Services activity planning and delivery as part of the CDC programme Participate and engage as part of CDC Delivery Group to be a key influencing member of the team, supporting the overall programme delivery for Imaging services To identify and deliver areas for service improvement within the service and lead on projects to improve patient throughput and patient experience. To exercise delegated responsibility on behalf of the Service Manager to resolve day-to-day management issues. To work with colleagues within the speciality and across the Divisions to ensure the delivery of the Trusts activity and waiting time agendas. To plan, encourage and facilitate continuous improvements in the speciality within the Trusts policies, strategies, plans and available resources. With colleagues implement and maintain standard operating procedures and other operational policies for the clinical services to improve patient care. Accountable for identifying problems, risks and emerging trends early and agree and implement plans to address them and escalate as required. Accountable for ensuring that systems and procedures are in place and information available for the purpose of reporting, monitoring and analysing performance from all areas of the service. This includes data collection for capacity and demand planning. To ensure that the speciality achieves optimum levels of productivity, efficiency and effectiveness in all areas. To be accountable for the effective use of the resources within the speciality, initiating change where necessary, taking corrective action where required and making recommendations to the Speciality Management Team as appropriate. To work as part of the speciality and divisional operational team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Project management qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in CT or MRI
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in service and operational management/leadership at a senior level
- Experience of digital systems specific to radiology
- Experience with managing commercial relationships
- Strategic planning, business planning, project leading, service development implementation.
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of healthcare policy issues
- Knowledge of digital systems and efficiency tools specific to imaging including AI
- Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge and understanding of patient safety and risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Project management qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in CT or MRI
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in service and operational management/leadership at a senior level
- Experience of digital systems specific to radiology
- Experience with managing commercial relationships
- Strategic planning, business planning, project leading, service development implementation.
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of healthcare policy issues
- Knowledge of digital systems and efficiency tools specific to imaging including AI
- Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge and understanding of patient safety and risk 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.
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
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
