Job summary
Working in partnership with the Clinical Director, Associate Director and Head of Operations for Imaging to enable the delivery of outstanding services in accordance with agreed objectives, targets (including waiting list DM01 and Cancer targets), quality standards, controls and resource constraints as set out in the business plans for the services delivered by the directorate. The post holder also has a key role to play in the development of the strategic vision for Imaging across the Trust.
Provide daily support and leadership for non-medical professional and clinical support staff across the Imaging directorate, ensuring patients and staff are safe, cared for and listened to.
Lead the strategic CDC transformation and modernisation of Imaging services across the Trust. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Associate Director and Head of Operations, drive forward innovative CDC models, digital transformation, pathway redesign and optimisation of Imaging services aligned to national programmes (such as Community Diagnostic Centres and GIRFT), improving quality, efficiency and patient experience. Ensure that non-medical professional and clinical support staff provide excellent quality care with exceptionally high safety standards and treat all patients with dignity and respect.
Main duties of the job
o Provide all necessary support to the overall leadership, direction and management of non-medical professional and clinical support staff within the directorate, working closely with other members of the Imaging and divisional leadership teams, the Director of AHPs and other clinical and operational teams.
o Contribute to the development and implementation of directorate business plans and service strategy, paying special attention to the clinical standards and service improvements that enhance patient care, within and outside the organisation. This may include complex insourced and/or outsourced service provision using activity data to plan required capacity. This will also involve input into the development of Trust and sector wide plans to create Community Diagnostic Centres as a national strategic response to anticipated growth across Imaging.
o Be familiar with Radiology Information Systems (RIS) to be able to extract, collate and interpret demand and capacity data across all areas of the directorate and be able to produce equipment modelling, CDC modelling, schedule templates and costing for imaging across all sites.
o Manage the delegated revenue budgets for the non-medical professional, nursing and clinical support CDC and ensure directorate fiscal responsibility.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with senior AHP, nursing and CDC colleagues to ensure that they recruit and retain and develop a pipeline of the best non-medical professional and clinical support staff, creating a learning environment where every member of staff counts
Joint responsibility for the management of compliance with respect to CQC, QSI and (IR(ME)R) regulations.
Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective, authoritative and accessible professional leadership.
Lead the development and implementation of standards of care and the patient experience.
Monitor and review clinical and professional standards and in liaison with the Clinical Director for the directorate, monitor and manage service performance at all levels, implementing remedial action where necessary.
Manage and develop non-medical professional and clinical support staff within the directorate, developing strong leadership potential and succession planning including leading and supporting CDC re- design aligned to an annual CDC plan.
Where required represent the Trust within the NHS and community, and with other partner organisations, working closely with them to institute sector wide integrated working in the best interests of patient care.
Lead the design and implementation of new CDC models for Imaging, including advanced practice, assistant practitioner roles, apprenticeships, international recruitment, and flexible staffing solutions, ensuring sustainability of the CDC.
Develop and deliver an annual Imaging CDC transformation plan aligned to national and ICS CDC strategies.
Drive adoption of new roles and skill-mix to support transformation, embedding evidence-based CDC models (HEE and NHS England guidance).Act as a credible and dynamic leader in the delivery of the complex service/operational challenges and changes facing the clinical area.
Ensure that all touch points within the entire patient pathway understand the importance of their roles, and are able to deliver the best possible patient care, where best practice is shared and celebrated.
Maintain own personal and professional growth, keeping up to date with changes, new ways of working and future developments.
Undertake clinical work to maintain registration and support team as and when required. Shape Imaging transformation programmes across the Trust and system, including operationalisation of CDCs, expansion of community Imaging access, and digital diagnostic innovations (AI, RIS/PACS optimisation).
Use advanced data analysis of Imaging demand and capacity to inform strategic decisions, redesign pathways, improve productivity and reduce waiting times.
Collaborate across divisions to streamline Imaging services supporting elective recovery and improving access against DM01 and cancer targets.
To participate in the on call management rota for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with senior AHP, nursing and CDC colleagues to ensure that they recruit and retain and develop a pipeline of the best non-medical professional and clinical support staff, creating a learning environment where every member of staff counts
Joint responsibility for the management of compliance with respect to CQC, QSI and (IR(ME)R) regulations.
Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective, authoritative and accessible professional leadership.
Lead the development and implementation of standards of care and the patient experience.
Monitor and review clinical and professional standards and in liaison with the Clinical Director for the directorate, monitor and manage service performance at all levels, implementing remedial action where necessary.
Manage and develop non-medical professional and clinical support staff within the directorate, developing strong leadership potential and succession planning including leading and supporting CDC re- design aligned to an annual CDC plan.
Where required represent the Trust within the NHS and community, and with other partner organisations, working closely with them to institute sector wide integrated working in the best interests of patient care.
Lead the design and implementation of new CDC models for Imaging, including advanced practice, assistant practitioner roles, apprenticeships, international recruitment, and flexible staffing solutions, ensuring sustainability of the CDC.
Develop and deliver an annual Imaging CDC transformation plan aligned to national and ICS CDC strategies.
Drive adoption of new roles and skill-mix to support transformation, embedding evidence-based CDC models (HEE and NHS England guidance).Act as a credible and dynamic leader in the delivery of the complex service/operational challenges and changes facing the clinical area.
Ensure that all touch points within the entire patient pathway understand the importance of their roles, and are able to deliver the best possible patient care, where best practice is shared and celebrated.
Maintain own personal and professional growth, keeping up to date with changes, new ways of working and future developments.
Undertake clinical work to maintain registration and support team as and when required. Shape Imaging transformation programmes across the Trust and system, including operationalisation of CDCs, expansion of community Imaging access, and digital diagnostic innovations (AI, RIS/PACS optimisation).
Use advanced data analysis of Imaging demand and capacity to inform strategic decisions, redesign pathways, improve productivity and reduce waiting times.
Collaborate across divisions to streamline Imaging services supporting elective recovery and improving access against DM01 and cancer targets.
To participate in the on call management rota for the Trust.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Professional Registration
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Experience/ Qualifications
Desirable
- Experience/ Qualifications
People Management and Development
Essential
- People Management and Development
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Professional Registration
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Experience/ Qualifications
Desirable
- Experience/ Qualifications
People Management and Development
Essential
- People Management and Development
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
