Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 Clinical Day)
Job ref: 409-6866766
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southport & Formby DGH
Town: Southport
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
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. Responsibilities include collecting evidence for submission and demonstrating that we run a safe, high-quality service, which involves document writing, data collection, data analysis, and ongoing project work.
The successful candidate needs to have good communication and leadership skills and the ability 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.
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, offering 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.
Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC Registered.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Significant post-graduate clinical experience.
* Experience of participation in emergency single-handed out of hours duties.
* QA testing.
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.
* Audit analysis skills.
* Data collection analysis.
* Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team.
* Student assessor.
* NVQ assessor.
Other
* Ability to travel to various locations via own car/assisted driver.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring.
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