An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to lead the ESNEFT medical Imaging department in obtaining accreditation for Quality standard in Imaging (QSI). You will be required to have a 'can do' attitude and be able to foster excellent relationships with colleagues and other departments. This post is fixed term / secondment until 30th August 2025.
QSI is available to imaging services across the UK both within and outside the NHS. Accreditation is the formal recognition that an imaging service provider has demonstrated that it has an organizational competence to deliver against key performance measures. These measures require the department to achieve high standards of service in relation to patient-centred care and choice, safety, fit-for-purpose facilities, and clinical practices. The standards are endorsed by the Royal College of Radiologists and the Society and College of Radiographers.
You will need to inspire the team around you and provide confidence that the accreditation process is progressing. This is a cross-site role covering both our Colchester & Ipswich Hospital locations and Community Diagnostic Centres where applicable.
Main duties of the job
* To manage and supervise the accreditation and quality processes in the Diagnostic Imaging services, carrying out the required management and leadership tasks to support the accreditation processes.
* To maintain the service and liaise with UKAS regarding required annual submissions.
* The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of ESNEFT, which the Trust may amend from time to time.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the workplace.
Desirable
* Relevant post-graduate courses.
Experience
Essential
* Proven experience in a radiology department.
* Experience of working at a senior level within a radiology service.
* Current experience of managing a complex area of work and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
* Current experience of staff management in MDT working.
Desirable
* Experience chairing meetings.
* Involvement with devising and implementing competency frameworks for staff training.
* Experience of investigating DATIX incidents and managing outcomes.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of Clinical & Radiation Governance relevant to imaging and managing a modality area.
* Aware of the legal responsibilities of a radiology service to patients, service users, and staff.
* Knowledge of current issues within healthcare and radiography.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate involvement with implementing new processes, project management, or introduction and managing training for the implementation of new equipment in clinical working.
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals and Community Sites
Colchester and Ipswich
CO4 5JL
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