Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to be responsible for managing and leading our QSI accreditation program. You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to service improvement.
The successful applicant will lead the team at MWL (Southport & Ormskirk sites) to maintain QSI accreditation as well as support the QSI lead at S&O sites to help them achieve accreditation. This role demands a lot of document writing, data collection, data analysis and ongoing project work.
The successful candidate needs to have good communication and leadership skills and they need to be able to develop and maintain the QSI culture within the department. Previous experience of QSI submissions is desirable but not essential; however, the candidate will need to have a good understanding of QSI and the submission process.
Interview Date: 6th/7th March 2025
Main Duties of the Job
* Responsible for the co-ordination and clinical leadership of radiographic services within the designated department.
* Responsible for producing high quality images for Radiological interpretation across the broad spectrum of client/patient groups.
* Responsible for autonomously performing Advanced Practice within a designated specialist field.
The Team provides radiological services to the Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient, and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups. This role will lead a designated department within radiology to ensure smooth running of the service and provide quality care to all our patients in line with the radiology vision.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC Registered.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Job Responsibilities
* Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.
* Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.
* Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.
* Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment.
* Participate in the on-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required.
* Responsible for QA program in designated area.
* Abide by radiographic protocols and all Radiation Protection regulations.
* Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
* Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive.
* Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.
* Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards.
* Undertake staff appraisals.
* Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues.
* Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Significant post graduate clinical experience.
* Management experience.
* PACs experience.
* Experience of participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties.
Qualifications
* BSc in Radiology or equivalent qualification.
* Post graduate certificate in the relevant modality.
* MSc.
* HCPC registered.
Skills
* Leadership Skills.
* Ability to organise own work and others within the team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Good Negotiation skills.
* Audit analysis skills.
* Data collection analysis.
* Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team.
* Time management skills.
* Presentation skills.
Other
* Ability to travel to various locations via own car/assisted driver.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Southport & Formby DGH, Town Lane, Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN
Employer's Website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
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