Job summary
Imaging, Pathology and Pharmacy services across Salford and Pennine Acute were brought together to create a cohesive diagnostics and pharmacy service, called the NCA Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group (D&P). Since this date we have been transforming and aligning our clinical service to ensure safe consistent and high-quality care across our organisation.
D&P supports the four Care Organisations (Bury, Oldham, Salford, and Rochdale). The Group has approximately 1,700 staff and runs services from multiple sites across the NCA. D&P staff are a diverse and highly skilled group, responsible for the delivery of diagnostic services alongside clinical teams.
The Imaging Radiation Protection Lead is responsible for overseeing all elements of governance and risk assurance in relation to radiation protection including research studies, working closely with the Imaging and D&P Senior Management Teams.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Directorate Managers, Clinical Directors, and Divisional Managing Director the post holder will provide visible senior leadership and strategic direction to ensure effective radiation protection, health and safety and risk strategies for Imaging across the NCA. They will act as an expert in Radiation Safety, ensuring that all legal and statutory requirements (IR[ME]R 2017 & IRR 2017) are upheld across the sites and that evidence is available to demonstrate this as well as leading on any inspections.
The post holder will take the lead role for radiation protection across the Trust, investigating incidents of radiation exposure greater than intended and acting as a core member of the Medical Exposures Group and Radiation Protection Committee.
The post holder will act as the main point of contact and approver for any research within Imaging which may involve ionising radiation.
Although the advert states the Royal Oldham Hospital as a base site, this can be discussed at interview and could be any hospital site within the Northern Care Alliance to suit the successful applicant.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in relevant subject
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant post graduate education
- In depth expert knowledge of the legal requirements relating to the delivery of services involving radiation
- In-depth expert knowledge of the requirements relating to radiation protection, specifically IRR, IR(ME)R and HSE
- Expert knowledge relating to requirements of a robust clinical governance structure
- Evidence of managerial responsibilities and operational experience in a multidisciplinary acute setting
- Experience of CQC inspections both in preparation and participation and managing the outcome
- Broad experience of Imaging equipment and techniques
- Experience of managing a Radiation Protection and Safety Agenda
Desirable
- Master's level qualification or relevant experience
- Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills across a broad group of multidisciplinary stakeholders
Desirable
- Awareness of the developments in the NHS
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in relevant subject
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant post graduate education
- In depth expert knowledge of the legal requirements relating to the delivery of services involving radiation
- In-depth expert knowledge of the requirements relating to radiation protection, specifically IRR, IR(ME)R and HSE
- Expert knowledge relating to requirements of a robust clinical governance structure
- Evidence of managerial responsibilities and operational experience in a multidisciplinary acute setting
- Experience of CQC inspections both in preparation and participation and managing the outcome
- Broad experience of Imaging equipment and techniques
- Experience of managing a Radiation Protection and Safety Agenda
Desirable
- Master's level qualification or relevant experience
- Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills across a broad group of multidisciplinary stakeholders
Desirable
- Awareness of the developments in the NHS
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).
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).