Job summary
Are you an experienced MRI Superintendent looking to showcase your forward thinking and dynamic approach to Imaging services and patient care?
We are looking for a radiographer to join our senior managerial team at UHL. As a clinical leader you will possess excellent managerial skills to inform the optimal delivery of MRI Imaging across three major sites and future community Diagnostic centres.
Currently UHL has 10 MRI scanners and 11 CT scanners, there is also contractual management for 5 MRI vans and 2 CT with future projects underway.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be committed to providing a high quality Service
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder are to lead and develop the delivery of the Cross Sectional Imaging service alongside the CT modality Lead at all three of the main hospital sites of UHL. The post holder will work cooperatively with the Radiology Management Team and other staff in order to ensure that patients receive Imaging at its Best.
The post holder will be an experienced and skilled Radiographer who will use their clinical knowledge and experience to inform the optimal delivery of Cross Sectional Imaging and offer assistance to the Operational Lead/s in the delivery of a high standard of clinical care.
The post holder will be dynamic, innovative, forward thinking, and will contribute to service development. They will lead in clinical audit and clinical governance for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The post holder will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team including Radiology Department Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Radiographers, and other Practitioners.
The post holder will provide support, guidance, and development to staff.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and alterations in hours or times of work may be required from time to time and this will be done with consultation and negotiation. Some oncall and public holiday working will be required.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Deputise for the Operational Lead/s on matters relating to MRI or Cross sectional Imaging.
- Be operationally responsible for the tactical and strategic management of Magnetic Resonance Imaging at all three of the main hospital sites of UHL and CDC's.
- Be operational manager in charge of all staff within Cross Sectional Imaging at all sites.
- Assist the Operational Lead/s in developing and maintaining a high quality patient centred imaging service.
- Be operationally responsible for the achievement of Business Unit, CMG, and Trust targets ifor Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Lead, manage, develop, direct and facilitate changes both in the development of Imaging staff and working practices in the Imaging Business Unit.
- Ensure that the department provides for the safe, effective and high quality care for all patients.
- Participate in the Imaging Business Units on call system, to respond to Imaging issues - this will include covering the extended working day, out of hours, on-call and bank holiday rotas.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Deputise for the Operational Lead/s on matters relating to MRI or Cross sectional Imaging.
- Be operationally responsible for the tactical and strategic management of Magnetic Resonance Imaging at all three of the main hospital sites of UHL and CDC's.
- Be operational manager in charge of all staff within Cross Sectional Imaging at all sites.
- Assist the Operational Lead/s in developing and maintaining a high quality patient centred imaging service.
- Be operationally responsible for the achievement of Business Unit, CMG, and Trust targets ifor Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Lead, manage, develop, direct and facilitate changes both in the development of Imaging staff and working practices in the Imaging Business Unit.
- Ensure that the department provides for the safe, effective and high quality care for all patients.
- Participate in the Imaging Business Units on call system, to respond to Imaging issues - this will include covering the extended working day, out of hours, on-call and bank holiday rotas.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Person Specification
Education & Training & Experience
Essential
- BSc Radiography (Diagnostic), Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of MRI
- Previous experience of managing staff groups
Desirable
- MSc level qualification in management or relevant clinical Subject
Planning and Organisational Skills.
Essential
- Able to organise a specialist department/area, including workload and staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Possesses project management skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience of interpreting data from RIS systems
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- Experience of Implementing and evaluating clinical standards/changes in practice
- Participates in reviews of work practices which impact on service delivery to patients and other specialities
Person Specification
Education & Training & Experience
Essential
- BSc Radiography (Diagnostic), Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of MRI
- Previous experience of managing staff groups
Desirable
- MSc level qualification in management or relevant clinical Subject
Planning and Organisational Skills.
Essential
- Able to organise a specialist department/area, including workload and staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Possesses project management skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience of interpreting data from RIS systems
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- Experience of Implementing and evaluating clinical standards/changes in practice
- Participates in reviews of work practices which impact on service delivery to patients and other specialities
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).
