Community Diagnostic Centre Lead Radiographer, Stourbridge
Based at Corbett Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), you will be responsible for the safe delivery of a CT and MRI scanning service representing the Charity in accordance with strategic objectives and contractual requirements.
You will engage with all stakeholders to ensure an integrated clinical service is maintained in regard to workforce, clinical governance, health and safety, IRMER compliance, and risk management.
This role is considered full-time based on 37.5 hours per week, worked across four days, between Mon-Fri to ensure the Lead Radiographer is available during the week. Flexible working opportunities are available at Cobalt, and part-time contracts may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Main Duties of the Job
We are offering an experienced radiographer the opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality and safe CT and MRI services on behalf of the Charity working closely with the Trust at the Corbett Hospital CDC. You will have an excellent knowledge of clinical services and governance, including health and safety. There will be a strong desire to support the development of staff and students, particularly cross-sectional staff education programmes with the objective to implement an integrated and effective workforce.
Job Responsibilities
Job Title: Community Diagnostic Centre Lead Radiographer
Main Place of Work: Corbett Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), Stourbridge, West Midlands, UK
Responsible to: CT and PET/CT Manager. MRI Mobile Superintendent (CT and MRI Dual line management)
Job Purpose: Responsible for the organisation of the day-to-day services at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
Promote and ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with departmental local rules, systems of work, operational policy and procedures, health and safety, and risk management.
Plan and set standards to direct department goals in accordance with Cobalt and legislative quality assurance programmes, undertake audit of performance against departmental and corporate targets, and action improvements.
To liaise with clinical managers to ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix to deliver safe and high-quality services at the Imaging Centre.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Specific Duties
* Maintain a positive partnership with NHS Trust and other stakeholders on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of the CT and MRI services, integrating Charity values.
* Lead for quality standards including QSI (Quality Standard for Imaging) and ISO accreditations at the Imaging Centre.
* Assist the Director of Clinical Operations in carrying out their legal duties as registered CQC (Care Quality Commission) Manager for the unit.
* Support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
* Be the responsible Radiation Protections Supervisor (RPS) in their area of work, and support/provide guidance to junior staff members.
* Ensure the Centre operates to the highest level of clinical and operational governance. Develop and introduce policy, procedures and processes collaboratively with line managers and stakeholders within the Trust relevant to the imaging centre ensuring continuous improvement and patient experience.
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and respond to clinical requests from Consultant Radiologists in accordance with agreed protocols.
* Organise and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
* Develop and implement quality control programmes in liaison with the medical physics department and perform daily quality control system checks, maintaining records.
* Maintain documented records as necessary, ensuring they are accessible for inspection by external accreditation bodies including CQC, QSI and ISO.
* Responsible for all staff induction training at the location, IRMER and MRI safety awareness training, cannulation and administration of contrast agents, maintenance of training records and successful completion of competency frameworks for all staff working at the Imaging Centre.
* Participate in the on-call rota for breakdowns and staffing at this location.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Radiography or equivalent HCPC Recognised qualification.
* Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council.
* College of Radiography IV Cannulation Certificate or equivalent.
* PGCert or Dip in MRI or Masters in MRI/Radiography/PET/CT or CT.
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
* An understanding and application of health and safety regulations and infection control policy relating to a healthcare environment.
* Confident communicator at all levels.
* Confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness.
* A high level of IT competency and the ability to gather data, compile complex information and prepare reports.
* Ability to analyse and interpret radiographic imaging.
* Ability to assess and implement highly specialist imaging procedures, adapting technique and prioritising imaging if required.
* Ability to develop, plan and implement goals in line with timescales.
* Ability to effectively delegate tasks with appropriate levels of authority.
Experience
* Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by proven experience in operational management and service delivery in healthcare and patient-focused services.
* Experience of developing and maintaining rosters, service and scheduling, site planning.
* Comprehensive knowledge of departmental and operational policy and procedures.
* Demonstrable experience and knowledge of a wide range of CT and/or MRI examinations and clinical application.
* Experience of implementing health and safety regulations, risk management and infection control policy relating to a healthcare environment.
* Evidence of continuing personal professional development.
* Supervision of staff groups (senior/junior) and workforce review.
* Experience undertaking staff reviews and appraisal evaluations, setting objectives.
* Experience developing and delivering training and educational programs.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to prioritise workload and work under minimal supervision.
* Flexible temperament towards working hours.
* A caring attitude, patience and empathy and the ability to offer reassurance to patients or colleagues.
* Well organised with excellent interpersonal and communication and literacy skills.
* Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
* Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for positioning of or handling patients.
* Motivated commitment to continuing professional development.
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.
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