Job summary
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to lead the MRI Service. This role will be suitable for someone who is looking for a new challenge as MRI Manager and has a proven interest in managing an MRI service, teaching, and clinical governance and radiation protection.
The purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth running of MRI imaging modality, and to assist the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology with the strategic management of these areas. To be a key player in promoting communication and teamwork between the various areas in radiology, and to liaise with patients, their relatives and staff throughout the Trust and external agencies to in order to provide an effective and efficient patient focused service. The post holder will be the lead named MHRA lead for Radiology. The job includes a proportion of clinical duties as well as managerial responsibilities.
If you think you have the skills and enthusiasm to join and lead a fast moving, developing Radiology department, this may be the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure a high quality, smooth running cost effective service through effective management of staff and facilities.
- Provide professional leadership to the imaging modalities to ensure the delivery of an effective & responsive radiology service.
- Manage the monthly activity, assisting the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology with capacity and demand in line with service delivery requirements
- Manage the team to ensure the training, development and appraisals of staff are completed and support an ethos of lifelong learning and professional development.
- Be responsible for the line management of staff according to the departmental organisational chart. Monitor the on-going staffing requirements & manage staff and resources accordingly
- Be responsible for staff well- being & reallocation of personnel in response to absences/ increased demand, to ensure all areas can function effectively & efficiently.
- Encourage the highest professional & technical standards in all staff using personal example & constructive supervision.
- To work clinically when necessary to help contribute to the smooth running of the department, provide general and specialised examinations.
- Promote excellent working relations with staff across the Trust.
- Deputise for the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology as required
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth running of the cross sectional imaging modalities, and to assist the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology with the strategic management of these areas. To be a key player in promoting communication and teamwork between the various areas in radiology, and to liaise with patients, their relatives and staff throughout the Trust and external agencies to in order to provide an effective and efficient patient focused service. The post holder will be the lead named Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for Radiology. The job includes a proportion of clinical duties as well as managerial responsibilities.
To ensure a high quality, smooth running cost effective service through effective management of staff and facilities.
Provide professional leadership to the imaging modalities to ensure the delivery of an effective & responsive radiology service.
Manage the monthly activity, assisting the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology with capacity and demand in line with service delivery requirements
Manage the team to ensure the training, development and appraisals of staff are completed and support an ethos of lifelong learning and professional development.
Be responsible for the line management of staff according to the departmental organisational chart. Monitor the on-going staffing requirements & manage staff and resources accordingly
Be responsible for staff well- being & reallocation of personnel in response to absences/ increased demand, to ensure all areas can function effectively & efficiently.
Encourage the highest professional & technical standards in all staff using personal example & constructive supervision.
To work clinically when necessary to help contribute to the smooth running of the department, provide general and specialised examinations.
Promote excellent working relations with staff across the Trust.
Deputise for the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth running of the cross sectional imaging modalities, and to assist the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology with the strategic management of these areas. To be a key player in promoting communication and teamwork between the various areas in radiology, and to liaise with patients, their relatives and staff throughout the Trust and external agencies to in order to provide an effective and efficient patient focused service. The post holder will be the lead named Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for Radiology. The job includes a proportion of clinical duties as well as managerial responsibilities.
To ensure a high quality, smooth running cost effective service through effective management of staff and facilities.
Provide professional leadership to the imaging modalities to ensure the delivery of an effective & responsive radiology service.
Manage the monthly activity, assisting the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology with capacity and demand in line with service delivery requirements
Manage the team to ensure the training, development and appraisals of staff are completed and support an ethos of lifelong learning and professional development.
Be responsible for the line management of staff according to the departmental organisational chart. Monitor the on-going staffing requirements & manage staff and resources accordingly
Be responsible for staff well- being & reallocation of personnel in response to absences/ increased demand, to ensure all areas can function effectively & efficiently.
Encourage the highest professional & technical standards in all staff using personal example & constructive supervision.
To work clinically when necessary to help contribute to the smooth running of the department, provide general and specialised examinations.
Promote excellent working relations with staff across the Trust.
Deputise for the Head of Service / Professional Lead for Radiology as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate qualification by The College of radiographers
- DCR or BSC in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registered HPC
- Portfolio with evidence of CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in leadership and managerial roles relevant to this post
- Experience of team leadership and supervision
- Knowledge of Radiology waiting times and national targets
- Knowledge of MRI Safety
Desirable
- Attended Leadership or managerial course
- Evidence of other training relevant to this post
- Evidence of other leadership roles
- Attended MRI safety officer training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate qualification by The College of radiographers
- DCR or BSC in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registered HPC
- Portfolio with evidence of CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in leadership and managerial roles relevant to this post
- Experience of team leadership and supervision
- Knowledge of Radiology waiting times and national targets
- Knowledge of MRI Safety
Desirable
- Attended Leadership or managerial course
- Evidence of other training relevant to this post
- Evidence of other leadership roles
- Attended MRI safety officer training
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
