An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate with excellent programme management and networking skills to lead the West Midlands Imaging Network. The West Midlands region comprises 15 trusts across 6 ICSs, serving a population of over 5 million. Imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, staging, and management of a variety of conditions using a range of ionising and non-ionising radiation modalities. Investigations touch every part of the patient pathway and are a key enabler for effective care. Networking allows for better value, better utilisation of capital equipment, faster turnaround times where required, and more opportunities for the workforce to undertake extended roles and advance their professional development. Networking will reduce variation in practice, enhance workforce opportunities, bring equity to patient access, and even out and reduce cost.
We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality through our recruitment. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level.
This is a fixed term position/secondment for 2 years in the first instance. You will be required to proactively support the Senior Responsible Officer in the identification of additional funding to support the sustainability of the Network. Therefore, there is potential that this role may be extended beyond the initial 2 year period. The role and Imaging Network is currently hosted by Dudley Group of Hospitals as one of the partner Trusts in the Imaging Network and will act as your employer. This role will predominantly be based remotely from your home. Travel across the West Midlands will be required and at times you may be required to travel nationally. The expectation is that the post holder will be based within the Midlands region with reasonable travel expenses being reimbursed. High level key aims of the programme are to improve service resilience, reduce duplication, and use economies of scale to enable the latest technology to be purchased to develop imaging service provision. Where applicable, this role will be remunerated against the consultant pay scale. A commitment of 3 PA's is required.
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all.” We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
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