Job responsibilities
1. JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Team Manager Radiology
Reports to: Radiography Service Manager
Accountable to: Radiography Head of Profession
Band: 7
Unit/Department: MRI
Directorate: Radiology
Location Trust Wide
AfC Job No: 1369
2. JOB PURPOSE
To
provide and maintain a quality service in their designated department to
agreed quality standards.
In
addition to an agreed level of clinical duties the post holder will be
responsible for the day-to-day management of a discrete area or department.
There
will be focus on supporting acute and in-patients initially to address
service demands
The
post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation
of all resources within their area of responsibility.
The
post holder will give specialist advice within their area of responsibility.
The
post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that agreed Trust protocols,
standards of service and organisation of service are delivered in the
designated department.
The
post holder will be expected to liaise closely with other departments and
managers (within and outside radiology) to ensure the smooth and efficient
running of the service.
To
be responsible for the governance of the department in areas including: risk
management, health and safety.
To
support the Principal Superintendent in service improvement to deliver
national and local objectives and targets.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
The
Radiology service in LTHT is delivered from a number of main and peripheral
sites across the range of modalities.
The
post holder is responsible for the day-to-day line management of a number of
staff, including radiographic, support and clerical staff.
The
post holder will manage the delegated departmental budget to deliver optimum
services within agreed resources.
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma
of the College of Radiographers,
BSc in Radiography, or equivalent.
State Registration (HPC) Management
qualification
KNOWLEDGE
&
EXPERIENCE Experience
in first-line supervision or management.
Understanding of Health &
Safety, COSHH & other relevant regulations governing radiographic
clinical practice within the designated department.
Evidence of sound knowledge of
clinical practice and CPD to an appropriate level.
Knowledge of current radiographic
and wider healthcare issues
Evidence of multidisciplinary team
working Understand skills required for
effective team leadership
Experience of quality assurance and
audit programmes
Skills in a specialist area
SKILLS Team
leadership skills.
Organisational and decision making
skills.
Negotiation skills
Keyboard and IT skills Counselling
skills
Presentation skills
TRAINING Evidence
of on-going CPD
Ability to deliver training to
required standard.
Mandatory training in CPR, moving
& handling
Involvement in teaching, educating
or training others. Involvement in external teaching,
educating or training others
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
As laid out in the Statement of Professional Conduct ( 2002) The
Society and College of Radiographers
Commitment to ensure high quality
evidence based care is delivered.
Demonstrate commitment to team
working and promoting good working relationships and effective communication
between all staff, and patients.
7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
In accordance with the LTHT Core
Behaviours Framework and the managers development checklist / framework.
Promote an open and honest
management style
Ability to take a balance view of
situations and make appropriate decisions using analytical and problem
solving skills.
To promote and maintain effective
communication and relationships as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
promoting a culture of inclusion
8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge and understanding of
Trust/NHS procurement and investment policies.
To be fully aware of the relevant
regulations, guidelines and recommendations and ensure their application.
Knowledge and understanding of
administrative and management systems that assist in delivery of service to
the patient (radiology part in pathway).
9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Manage the designated department on
a day-to-day basis in conjunction with appropriate radiologists and support
staff.
To liaise with all disciplines of
staff, other departments/wards within the hospital and external bodies in
order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. To monitor the
quality of service provision through audit.
Ensure that mechanisms for
effective communication with all staff are in place.
Ensure appropriate documentation of
operational procedures & maintenance of other departmental records.
Respond to complaints, investigate
circumstances and implement changes as necessary in consultation with the
Principal Superintendent.
To report incidents in line with
Trust risk management policy, including investigation and remedial action.
To act as operator and (if
necessary) as referrer under IR(ME)R assessing requests and deciding on
appropriate imaging techniques.
To offer specialist advice to users
of the designated department.
To collaborate with the Principal
Superintendent and appropriate Radiologists in the planning & evaluation
of imaging protocols for patient examinations.
To collaborate with radiologists in
clinical decisions relating to the choice, execution and reporting of
examinations.
To supervise safe work practices of
NHS staff and students.
To facilitate undergraduate and
postgraduate training and education in the department.
To participate in the delivery of
education programmes for staff delivering lectures, tutorials and workshops
and facilitate the development of radiographer extended role initiatives.
To actively undertake and maintain
personal CPD, professional training, education and contribute to departmental
appraisal programme.
To demonstrate active commitment to
the development of staff, assist with their practical training and education
and support their development needs.
To facilitate pastoral support for
new staff.
To participate in the planning and
implementation of clinical research projects involving radiology.
To actively participate in the
technical and patient focused aspects of the departments Audit programme.
To actively contribute to
presentations and publications of clinical research.
Manage radiographic, clerical and
support staff within the delegated department - ensuring appropriate
delegation & supervision of tasks.
Through appraisal and KSF
monitoring identify & address staff training needs making sure that
they are relevant to personal & departmental/service needs.
Deploy resources effectively and
efficiently to provide a high quality service to the patient through
consultation with the Principal Superintendent.
Monitors or contributes to the
drawing up of department/service budgets or financial initiatives
Authorised signatory for
cash/financial payments.
Maximise efficient and effective
use of resources using agreed measures and appropriate tools and techniques
e.g. capacity & demand analysis.
Participate in equipment
procurement as necessary within identified constraints.
To ensure compliance with the
Trusts standing financial instructions.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity
of operational data entered into information systems
Ensure that the dept meets the
required standards for confidentiality & data protection policies.
Participate in the continuing
development of information systems within Radiology.
Implement & monitor a QA
programme for equipment and techniques.
Contribute to the asset register
& the equipment replacement programme for the CMT.
Act as a source of expert knowledge
providing clinical and technical advice within the department.
To provide, in conjunction with
appropriate medical staff, guidance in the best use of the radiology service.
To be aware of innovations in
techniques, equipment & applications in the field of radiography.
Introducing new techniques and developments as appropriate.
To continue professional
development, attending clinical and scientific meetings and studying
professional literature.
To engage in evidence based
practice to improve service delivery.
The post holder may be required to
perform other duties not listed in this job description commensurate with the
level of responsibility of the post.
Health
and Safety/Risk Management
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all
times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health
and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working
procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting
system.
To maintain safe working practices
and ensure the health and safety policies of the hospital are implemented and
ensure all work activities comply.
To ensure staff attend mandatory
training sessions as required within the designated department, including
regular updates in Fire, Moving & Handling and CPR, and ensure accurate
records of training are maintai
