About this role
Job summary
The Department is looking for an experienced radiology practitioner to join the team at Broomfield fulfilling the MRI superintendent role. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we continue service on the hospital site and extend services into the community within Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre.
Principal responsibilities will include leadership of the specialist and rotational radiographers and will be responsible for the management, training, supervision and monitoring of all staff in your modality specific area.
You will ensure that best evidence-based practice is used at all times in addition to evaluating and commissioning new equipment and develop training packages for staff.
You will ensure protocols and standard operating procedures are maintained and being adhered to andbe expected to work with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and manage work streams proactively to promote clinical governance and learning within the service.
Main duties of the job
To spend approximately 20% of working time undertaking clinical duties, with the remaining time spent undertaking operational and strategic management activities.
In liaison with the imaging (Deputy) general manager, modality leads, clinical lead and radiologists, maintain and improve radiographic standards by implementation of agreed protocols, policies and procedures.
To act at all times in accordance with the HCPC code of conduct.
To provide oversight of Divisional incident reporting, managing the administrative function for all Incidents and ensuring that they managed within timeframes as set by Trust Policy.
To provide investigative support to colleagues within the clinical network in ensuring that PALS concerns and complaints are managed in line with Trust policy, liaising with the Complaints and Litigation Department and PALS Team accordingly.
To ensure trends linking complaints, PALS, incidents, legal, risk management recommendations and audit are identified, and actions agreed are completed.
To ensure that the databases for complaints and local patient surveys are up to date and that trends and actions are completed.
To develop a regular report with the complaint department to feed into the clinical governance meetings, Clinical Quality Board and Performance reports.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Superintendent - MRI role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Radiography or Diploma or equivalent specialist training Postgraduate training at MSc or equivalent
Desirable
Radiology Protection Supervisor Training
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Extensive post graduate experience (including supervisory experience) Working within or having a good working knowledge of Governance Experience of leading / supervising a team Involvement in clinical audit / research
Desirable
Evidence of report writing skills, presentation skills and investigation skills Managing complex investigations
Communication Skills Essential
Negotiation and persuasion skills Experience of delivering difficult messages in a supportive and constructive way
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).
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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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)