Job summary
Imaging Lead - Ultrasound
The Woodlands Hospital
15 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £50, FTE per annum
The Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Ultrasonographer to join the Imaging department as the modality lead.
This is a Part time role for 15 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
1. Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
2. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within a multi-modality imaging department.
3. A wide general radiographic background with expertise in one or more specialised area.
4. Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used.
5. Aware of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role include:
6. Overseeing day to day clinical service delivery, with a high degree of professionalism; ensuring effective deployment of staff and provision of a high quality, responsive, patient focused service.
7. To ensure that high quality, responsive Diagnostic Imaging services are delivered to meet the needs of all customers and the business.
8. To maintain ongoing dialogue with Consultant Radiologists on all clinical aspects of Imaging service delivery and support the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in ensuring sessional use is maximised.
9. To support the DCS by attending meetings (minimum annual) with Radiologists to discuss clinical and operational issues.
About us
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
10. 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
11. Private Pension Scheme
12. Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
13. Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
14. Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
15. Non-contributory life insurance
16. Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
17. Access to resources, tools and services to support your well-being
18. Employee recognition programmes
19. Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE?
20. We are Circle Health Group.
21. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
22. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
23. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
24. You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
25. You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
26. You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
27. You oversee day-to-day clinical service delivery, with a high degree of professionalism, ensuring effective deployment of staff and provision of a high quality, responsive, patient focused service.
28. You maintain proactive relationships with Consultant Radiologists on all clinical aspects of Imaging service delivery and support the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) / Clinical Services Manager for Imaging (CSM) in ensuring the radiologist workforce is managed efficiently and maximised to full potential.
29. You support the CSM for Imagng / DCS by attending any relevant meetings with Consultant Radiologists to discuss any clinical and operational issues.
30. You build and maintain excellent multi-disciplinary consultant relations, ensuring clinical service delivery meets clinical requirements.
31. You will be responsible for supporting the CSM for Imaging / DCS with achieving regulatory compliance of imaging services within your hospital.
32. You monitor all revenue capture procedures and ensure that charges are completed, checked and dispatched in a timely manner.
33. You will comply with all Policies, SOP's and WI's relevant to your role and proactively manage the team to ensure their compliance is achieved also.
34. You will ensure that a robust governance framework is embedded within the department, focusing on delivering evidence based practice, patient safety, quality and patient-centered care.
35. You conduct radiographic examinations as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team in line with professional & departmental standards.
36. You participate in supervision, training and peer review within your area of competence / expertise.
37. You will work closely with the appointed RPS and RPA/MPE for the service to ensure that the imaging department complies with all statutory regulations.
38. You comply with all relevant mandatory and role-specific training as defined within Circle Health Group's mandatory training matrix.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
39. Previous experience of working within the acute and / or independent healthcare sector in a Senior Radiographer or Imaging Lead / Manager role.
40. Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
41. A Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
42. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
43. A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within a multi-modality imaging department.
44. A wide general radiographic background with expertise in one or more specialised areas.
45. Clinical Imaging IT systems - Familiarity with PACS, RIS, IEP and Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
46. Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used.
47. Adherence to The Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) Code of Professional Conduct and meet the HCPC's Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers.
48. Knowledge of radiation regulations; IR(ME)R & Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR.)
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
49. You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
50. You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
51. You are a highly effective problem solver.
52. You are proactive and driven to succeed.
53. You are punctual, committed and reliable.
54. You are flexible and adaptable.
WHAT ELSE?
55. This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
56. You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
57. You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
58. Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
59. Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used.
60. Aware of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability
Desirable
61. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within a multi-modality imaging department.
62. A wide general radiographic background with expertise in one or more specialised area.