Job summary
The post holder has specific responsibility for supporting the development and implementation of the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics (MIMP) Directorate Governance and Quality Improvement strategy working in partnership with the Medical Imaging Manager and MIMP Executive team. This involves coordinating strategically and operationally all aspects of healthcare Governance and Quality Assurance management activities across medical imaging and medical physics.
They will act as the main point of contact in relation to Clinical Governance Quality Assurance, business continuity issues as well as lead on the preparation for any CQC inspection or Accreditation of directorate services.
Our highly trained workforce encompasses a diverse combination of medical, clinical, scientific, technical, and administrative staff. This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability.
As well as a great job, our location provides the perfect mix of vibrant city life but with the beautiful Peak District countryside also on the doorstep. Known as the outdoor city, it is a lovely place to make your home.
Main duties of the job
This involves coordinating strategically and operationally all aspects of healthcare Governance and Quality Assurance management activities across medical imaging and medical physics. They will establish positive working relationships with all colleagues across the directorate and wider Trust and act as the main point of contact in relation to Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance and Business Continuity issues.
The post holder will work in partnership with patients and their families and the multi-disciplinary teams to create an environment in which improving the quality of the services delivered is paramount.
You will be part of an ambitious and friendly team within one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts which also has an impressive track record of leading clinical research and innovation.
Medical Imaging and Medical Physics is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Grade C GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Excellent numeracy skills - ability to source and analyse data
- Educated to BSc level (in a radiography, nursing, or other relevant health care subject) or have appropriate qualifications combined with equivalent experience to this level.
- Post graduate qualifications at MSc level or equivalent experience in medical imaging or healthcare governance or in the process of doing a Master's degree in a relevant subject with appropriate qualifications combined and equivalent experience to this level.
- Advanced IT skills. Experience of using IT packages (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable
- Radiation protection Supervisor or radiation related qualification
- Risk management/health & safety qualification
- Teaching Coaching or Mentoring qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant healthcare governance, occupational safety, and risk management experience.
- Significant experience of legislative requirements relating to the use of ionising radiation and other imaging modalities
- Significant experience of complaints management, meeting with patients and complaints resolution
- Demonstrable experience of effectively chairing meetings and meeting deadlines.
- Experience of presenting complex information to multidisciplinary audiences
- Significant experience of leading on investigations and report writing.
- Proven clinical operational experience with advanced problem solving.
- Demonstrable experience of HR management; and leading a team.
- Previous budgetary responsibility.
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working.
- Proven leadership skills.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to negotiate and influence.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Computer literacy and advanced keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Recognised computer qualification
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure and role model professional behaviours
- Able to participate in 24-hour management rota
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Grade C GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Excellent numeracy skills - ability to source and analyse data
- Educated to BSc level (in a radiography, nursing, or other relevant health care subject) or have appropriate qualifications combined with equivalent experience to this level.
- Post graduate qualifications at MSc level or equivalent experience in medical imaging or healthcare governance or in the process of doing a Master's degree in a relevant subject with appropriate qualifications combined and equivalent experience to this level.
- Advanced IT skills. Experience of using IT packages (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable
- Radiation protection Supervisor or radiation related qualification
- Risk management/health & safety qualification
- Teaching Coaching or Mentoring qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant healthcare governance, occupational safety, and risk management experience.
- Significant experience of legislative requirements relating to the use of ionising radiation and other imaging modalities
- Significant experience of complaints management, meeting with patients and complaints resolution
- Demonstrable experience of effectively chairing meetings and meeting deadlines.
- Experience of presenting complex information to multidisciplinary audiences
- Significant experience of leading on investigations and report writing.
- Proven clinical operational experience with advanced problem solving.
- Demonstrable experience of HR management; and leading a team.
- Previous budgetary responsibility.
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working.
- Proven leadership skills.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to negotiate and influence.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Computer literacy and advanced keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Recognised computer qualification
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure and role model professional behaviours
- Able to participate in 24-hour management rota
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
