About this role
Job summary
At the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we are a leading General Hospital and specialist tertiary centre for cancer
There are 3 GE SPECT/CT gamma cameras; 2 DR and 1 CZT. The molecular radiotherapy service has expanded over recent years to includes Lu-177 Dotatate therapy, iodine ablation therapy, thyrotoxicosis therapy and Xofigo.
The department is accredited by UKAS/MPACE and participates in a number of clinical research trials and works with clinicians and colleagues across the Trust to provide a forward looking and responsive service.
The main role of this post is to support and when required deputise for the Lead and taking responsibility for the day to day organisation of the multi- disciplinary Nuclear Medicine team. Additionally, the post holder will act as a lead in a speciality area as required by the relevant accreditation standards. Other delegated duties will include all aspects of staff management from recruitment, appraisal and management of sickness.
Main duties of the job
When deputising the post holder will manage the workload within the service to ensure optimum throughput whilst maintaining a safe environment and highest standard of patient care while ensuring the service achieves waiting times targets.
The Deputy Lead will act as a professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work alongside the professional leads (Nuclear Medicine) and Medical Physics management team to ensure the development and management of all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine service, including research.
To act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of work and participate in the training and education of junior staff and students. Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement in clinical governance, safety and quality management.
The post involves diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients and the acquisition and processing of scan data.We are looking to recruit a reliable and flexible person to manage a number of administrative duties within our Department who will need to be organised, enthusiastic and conscientious.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist the Service Manager in providing operational management and coordination of the imaging service.Partake in effective management and deployment of staff and will assist with all aspects of the day-to-day management of the imaging department.Assist in the coordination of Quality Standards for imaging (accreditation)Responsible for helping with the coordination of continual improvement of Patient Experience and Quality Care improvement projects (e.g. department wide audits, review of apt letters, reviews etc
Demonstrate leadership skills and perform clinical duties to high standards.Maintain the highest levels of knowledge and be aware of the latest guidelines from e.g. BNMS and EANM.Be responsible for ensuring that all activities are executed within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Safety Rules i.e. Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Be familiar with Nuclear Medicine specific regulations such as: Regulation 2 of the Medicines (Administration of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 1978 The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide
Maintain level of knowledge on all professional developments and provide clinical support as defined within Local Reporting Policy and while working within own scope and knowledge.Maintain assist and organise/develop training of more junior staff and studentsUndertake imaging duties to a high standard and remain an expert in Nuclear Medicine proceduresEnsure compliance to Clinical Governance and contribute to audits and research.Organisational Skills
Assist in preparation of business plans, maintenance contracts and new service developments as requiredHelp monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the service and recommend any change needed to achieve appropriate service performance (KPI)Monitor competencies of staff and ensure appropriately trained staff are deployed in appropriate positions.Help to implement continuous development of staff.Physical skills and requirements
Comply with and demonstrate correct Manual Handling principlesDemonstrate aseptic technique while preparing and administering patient doses.Demonstrate Radiation protection principlesDirect Patient Care / Clinical Skills
Maintain high professional standards of clinical skill and patient careWill provide care for patients attending the department and ensure the timely delivery of an imaging service to those who require it. Typical duties of care will include escorting patients, providing clear explanations of examination procedures, performing the examination and ensuring patients are discharged safely from the department. This information will need to be provided to patients who have varied understanding of imaging procedures or where there may be barriers to communication.Assist the service manager in ensuring the needs of patient are kept central as per Department / Trust PhilosophyMonitor any national or regional programmes that may be involved in improving patient care and the patient environment and help to implement as appropriate.Service Development
Help maintain highest standard of patient care and efficiencyImplement recommendations from audits, Quality Improvement and investigations and to participate in the above as needed.Ensure adherence to IR(ME)R and agreed local rules, updating them as needed and ensure that staff members are aware of these using appropriate records (QMS)Assist in the operation of the QA programmeEnsure Health and safety standards and procedures are in place and adhered toAssist the Service Manager to maintain and complete Risk assessments, adverse incidents, Datix reviews and investigations
Coordinate and facilitate research activity. Provide support and allocate time for this activitySupport and contribute to department research programmesEmotional and Mental Requirements
Assist in investigating complaints, incidents, accidents and grievances in accordance with trust policies and proceduresMust have the ability to work with frequent interruptions in order to maintain service delivery.Must have the ability to work on time sensitive projects to maintain service deliveryWork with patients and cases where distressing information might be imparted or required to be imparted.Undertake assessments to assist in maintaining a wellbeing support base for staff to address in times of personal or professional pressure.Working environment
Work with a range of patients and conditionsCommunicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.Manual handling competence
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Radiography (or equivalent Science Principle) Professional Registration Postgraduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine- Extensive knowledge of specialist area, acquired through post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent
Desirable
Award in Healthcare Finance Quality Improvement Training or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience Essential
CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
Desirable
Experience in running a Quality Improvement project or equivalent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey
Egerton Road
Guidford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)