Job summary
The post holder provides managerial responsibility for a defined modality within the Imaging service. The individual will provide leadership and operational management for the specialist service, delivering high quality clinical care. They will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise within the modality providing advice, education and support to staff and other key stakeholders. This role is predominately a managerial role with some clinical commitment.
Main duties of the job
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
oGeneral Manager
oHeads of Imaging
oImaging Modality Managers
oModality Lead Sonographers
oOperational Managers
oClinical Service Leads
oRadiologists
oSonographers
oMedical & Nursing Staff
oImaging Department Assistants
oAdministrative & Clerical Staff
oDivisional Management
oFinance and Procurement Teams
oCorporate
External:
*General Practitioners (GPs)
*Healthcare workers in other Trusts and other external organisations
*Commercial suppliers of imaging equipment and consumables
*Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
*Accreditation Bodies such as;
*Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
*Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
*National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHSLA)
*Care Quality Commission (CQC)
*Health Education England (HEE)
*United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
*Quality Standards in Imaging (QSI)
*Radiation Protection Services (RRPPS)
*Patients, Carers and Visitors
Effective verbal and written communications
Organisational management.
Negotiation and influencing.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Strategic planning.
Project management
Presentation.
Motivational and mentoring.
IT and financial literacy.
Concise report writing
Scientific knowledge commensurate with managing an Imaging Department.
NHS HR, finance, corporate governance and purchasing systems.
NHS IT systems and their impact on clinical requirements.
Accreditation requirements and the ability to meet these
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. *Education to A-Level standard and / or equivalent
2. *DCR(R) or BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Sonography
3. *MSc Level Qualification or equivalent experience
4. *Post Graduate Qualification in specific specialty
5. *HCPC Registration
Desirable
6. *Teaching & Mentoring Qualification
Experience
Essential
7. *Evidence of on-going CPD and reflective practice
8. *Evidence of substantial management experience
9. *Evidence of undertaking audit
10. *Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
11. *Understanding of relevant legislation and radiation regulations
12. *Awareness and application of Sonographer' Code of Conduct
13. *Wide and in-depth knowledge of the modality
Desirable
14. *Evidence of participating in research
Additional Criteria
Essential
15. *Significant experience in the chosen modality
16. *Ability to work under pressure
17. *Able to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team
18. *Evidence of people management skills including change-management and negotiation for service delivery
19. *Excellent verbal and written communications skills
20. *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
21. *Maintain integrity and confidentiality
22. *Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
23. *Ability to inspire and lead a team
24. *Able to communicate openly and honestly with staff
25. *Demonstrate initiative
26. *Flexible
27. *Requires the ability to adapt and quickly respond to changes that will impact on the provision of service
Desirable
28. *Proven analytical skills in interpreting complex information