Job summary
Realising your potential with Basildon University Hospital
Here is an exciting opportunity to join our radiology team as a Deputy General Manager - Radiology.
You will have responsibility for the non-medical Imaging Service, providing leadership and operational management of the service. You will be accountable for the effective management of all non-medical resources needed to deliver a comprehensive imaging service, including the ultimate line management of approximately 170 staff, achieving performance targets and, in conjunction with the Clinical Leads consultants and seniors team, developing the department strategy.
Interested applicants are invited in the first instance to contact:
Darren Taylor
Main duties of the job
- The Deputy General Manager, with the Clinical Leads, is responsible for continually improving the quality of services to patients and redesigning services to meet best practice standards, improving efficiency and effectiveness within available resources
- Maintain knowledge of the latest developments and techniques within their area of expertise, with a view to introducing them into the service, where appropriate.
- The Head of Department is responsible with the Clinical Leads for the effective strategic and operational management of the service within the locality, ensuring the delivery of high quality patient services within the resources available.
- The Head of Department will provide leadership and direction to the service, taking the lead with the Clinical Leads for implementing the strategy for the service in line with the Trust's overall strategy and transformation programme. This will include playing a key role in identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, the delivery of all operational performance targets, waiting list and financial management, capacity utilisation and management.
- Jointly lead the development of the strategic direction for the service with the Clinical Leads in line with the Trust's overall strategy and transformation programme, ensuring that all strategic plans are incorporated into service plans and objectives for all staff.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
BTUH is the largest of the hospitals within the MSE group. Both Emergency and Ambulatory care centre and The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre offer a range of services for people who need specialist treatment for heart and lung conditions and is currently developing as an internationally recognised research unit for Cardiothoracic services.
The service has two 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners and is currently installing a third, the department provides tertiary level cardiac MRI for six Trusts across Essex. The department has three 64 slice GE CT scanners, one new system was installed in 2019 and has recently installed new mammography equipment. In total the service has nine X-ray rooms, at the main site there is a purpose-built reporting hub with dedicated reporting facilities. There is a rolling equipment replacement programme that includes plans to replace the Nuclear Medicine equipment in the very near future. The service delivers imaging on Basildon University Hospital and other satellite sites; we are soon to open the regions first Community Diagnostic Centre in Thurrock.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Maintain knowledge of national performance targets, interpreting their application within the service.
- Develop short, medium and long-term objectives, which are turned into effective, affordable and achievable annual service plans, delivering these plans with the financial resources available.
- Jointly develop with the Clinical Leads robust mechanisms to ensure clear communication of service plans, objectives and service changes within the service ensuring that staff are engaged directly in any review and the development of services.
- Analyse and interpret a range of options in highly complex situations, making judgements and deciding upon corrective action to ensure performance targets are achieved
Job description
Job responsibilities
BTUH is the largest of the hospitals within the MSE group. Both Emergency and Ambulatory care centre and The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre offer a range of services for people who need specialist treatment for heart and lung conditions and is currently developing as an internationally recognised research unit for Cardiothoracic services.
The service has two 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners and is currently installing a third, the department provides tertiary level cardiac MRI for six Trusts across Essex. The department has three 64 slice GE CT scanners, one new system was installed in 2019 and has recently installed new mammography equipment. In total the service has nine X-ray rooms, at the main site there is a purpose-built reporting hub with dedicated reporting facilities. There is a rolling equipment replacement programme that includes plans to replace the Nuclear Medicine equipment in the very near future. The service delivers imaging on Basildon University Hospital and other satellite sites; we are soon to open the regions first Community Diagnostic Centre in Thurrock.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Maintain knowledge of national performance targets, interpreting their application within the service.
- Develop short, medium and long-term objectives, which are turned into effective, affordable and achievable annual service plans, delivering these plans with the financial resources available.
- Jointly develop with the Clinical Leads robust mechanisms to ensure clear communication of service plans, objectives and service changes within the service ensuring that staff are engaged directly in any review and the development of services.
- Analyse and interpret a range of options in highly complex situations, making judgements and deciding upon corrective action to ensure performance targets are achieved
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Management qualification e.g. CMS / DMS / degree or equivalent experience
- Masters Degree in a healthcare related subject or equivalent experience
- Proven ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team and evidence of team development
- Significant staff management experience
- Demonstrable experience in management of budgets
- Experience of managing change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of report writing
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Management qualification e.g. CMS / DMS / degree or equivalent experience
- Masters Degree in a healthcare related subject or equivalent experience
- Proven ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team and evidence of team development
- Significant staff management experience
- Demonstrable experience in management of budgets
- Experience of managing change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of report writing
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).
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).
