Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the team supporting the opening and running of one of our new community diagnostic centre based at Thurrock Community Hospital site.
Your role, alongside your colleagues, will be to take responsibility for ensuring robust systems are in place for the management and co-ordination of CDC services. Services at the centre will include radiology, phlebotomy, echo-cardiology and ultrasound.
As an integral member of the team, you will provide leadership to the Radiology Admin & Clerical team who will deliver reception services in addition to monitoring of the operational effectiveness of the CDC, contributing to the day to day escalation management as required.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Main duties of the job
- Communication with senior operational management team regarding the services' performance and trends as measured against communicated standards.
- Responsible for maintaining the Trust's good relationships with external agencies including GP's and other referrers.
- Escalate appropriate the needs of the Community Diagnostic Centre services to facilitate efficient service flow.
- Provide the final escalation point for staff dealing with distressed and upset patients following Radiology experiences. Provide advice and guidance to junior staff in the management of such contacts.
- Use a variety of approaches in liaising with users and clients to gain the best outcome for the service in line with objectives. Maybe required to communicate unwelcome information to distressed patients / their families.
- Responsible for disseminating data / information to Senior Management Team which may influence decision making.
About us
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Details
Date posted
31 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-0097
Job locations
Basildon
Long Lane
Grays
RM16 2PX
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Long Lane
Grays
RM16 2PX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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