About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with proven Management experience and excellent Leadership skills to join the Radiology Team on the Southport site as a Radiology Clinical Professional Manager.
You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills
The successful applicant will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the Southport Radiology Department and will provide direct support for the Southport & Ormskirk Head of Radiology Services.
Applicants must have a BSc or equivalent in Radiography and be HCPC registered.
Interview date to be confirmed.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the Southport Radiology Department.
Act as a clinical lead for Southport Radiology and initiate clinical service developments to improve patient outcomes.
To act as a member of the Radiology Management Team.
Responsible for producing high quality images and reports across the broad spectrum of Radiology client/patient groups.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Southport radiology service
Ensure the effective and efficient running of the Southport radiology service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions
Contribute to the continuous improvement and modernisation of the radiology services ensuring implementation of improvements to provide a Radiology whole system approach
Monitor and evaluate all aspects of radiology service delivery with regard to waiting times, ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum. Monitor targets.
Monitor and evaluate capacity and demand data.
Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork
Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint
Promote a working culture that improves quality and promote quality initiatives.
Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocol.
Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment
Participate in on call, flexible working and out of hours service as required.
Abide by all radiation protection regulations and undertake the role of radiation protection supervisor.
Justify examinations as appropriate.
Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the Southport Radiology Department
Identify and contribute to service development within the Radiology Department and link to wider Radiology Department improvement
Responsible for implementing policies and procedures within the Radiology Dept and contribute to Radiology Trust policies
Responsible for appropriate risk assessments
Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment, liaise and communicate with manufacturers
Responsible for optimum use of resources and maintain adequate stock levels
Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiology equipment
Participate in the project management of new equipment installations and replacement projects
Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards
Responsible for Quality Assurance programme.
Please see attached JD for further information.
Person Specification
Our values Essential
We are Kind We are Open WE are Inclusive
Qualifications Essential
BSc or equivalent in radiography MSc HCPC Registered Post graduate qualification in advanced practice
Desirable
Post graduate management qualification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
5 years post graduate clinical experience at a senior level Management experience Change management experience Evidence of audit analysis
Desirable
Project management experience
Skills Essential
Leadership skills Ability to effectively co-ordinate and prioritise Problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure Good communication and interpersonal skills Presentation skills Ability to interact within a multi- disciplinary team Planning and organisational skills Time management IT literate Motivator Negotiation skills Data collection and analysis Ability to organise own work and others within the team
Other Essential
Diplomatic Tactful Courteous Team player Flexible approach to work Commitment to quality Ability to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post Satisfactory CPD portfolio Good attendance record Able to travel cross site
Desirable
Membership of professional bodies Attendance at professional meetings
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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Southport Hospital
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)