Job summary
Non-Ionising Radiation Operations Lead
Department: Imaging
Band: 8b £58,972 - £68,525 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Embark on an exceptional opportunity within the Imaging department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust. We are actively seeking a visionary and seasoned professional with expertise in MRI, ultrasound, or both modalities to join our team. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and shape the future path of our services. We are on the lookout for individuals who not only bring experience and knowledge to the table but are also forward-thinking, motivated, and skilled at engaging with senior management. The role places a strong emphasis on advancing Imaging governance and quality standards to uphold the highest level of excellence in patient care.
Join us in spearheading the future of healthcare through ground breaking innovation in imaging. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Tracey Woodwards- Imaging Admin Manager-e-mail address: tracey.woodwards@mkuh.nhs.uk to arrange an informal site visits or MS teams informal discussions with the Head of the department- Paula Robinson-e-mail address: paula.robinson@mkuh.nhs.uk ahead of your application.
Interviews: 3rd, 8th and 9th January 2024
Main duties of the job
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust stands at the forefront of diagnostic imaging services, operating seamlessly across two cutting-edge sites--one acute and one community. Our comprehensive suite of services encompasses CT, MRI, X-ray, Interventional, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, DEXA, and Breast Imaging. By closely collaborating with the Clinical Director for Imaging, Head of Imaging Services, Ionising Radiation Operations Lead, and Section Heads, you will play a pivotal role in efficiently managing all resources within Imaging. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous development, improvement, and delivery of a high-quality, patient-centric service.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the planning, coordinating, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of imaging administration and clerical services as well as ultrasound (i.e., vascular, gynaecology, obstetrics and non-obstetric), MRI, quality and governance and advanced practice
- Ensure effective high-quality delivery of the above services in the trust
- Recruit and retain high quality staff and manage teams with the appropriate skills and experience to deliver high quality care
- Ensure that all staff have personal development reviews and that their development needs are identified and addressed via agreed departmental education and learning strategy
- Promote clinical governance through the implementation of high standards of clinical practice, professional development of staff through training and education and the management of clinical risk
- Play a key role in the Imaging management team for issues affecting the services and teams
- Be part of establishing and developing the strategic direction and potential of Imaging Services within the Trust
- Represent Imaging services at a range of forums, deputising for the Head of Imaging as required
- Manage budgets for allocated services ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the planning, coordinating, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of imaging administration and clerical services as well as ultrasound (i.e., vascular, gynaecology, obstetrics and non-obstetric), MRI, quality and governance and advanced practice
- Ensure effective high-quality delivery of the above services in the trust
- Recruit and retain high quality staff and manage teams with the appropriate skills and experience to deliver high quality care
- Ensure that all staff have personal development reviews and that their development needs are identified and addressed via agreed departmental education and learning strategy
- Promote clinical governance through the implementation of high standards of clinical practice, professional development of staff through training and education and the management of clinical risk
- Play a key role in the Imaging management team for issues affecting the services and teams
- Be part of establishing and developing the strategic direction and potential of Imaging Services within the Trust
- Represent Imaging services at a range of forums, deputising for the Head of Imaging as required
- Manage budgets for allocated services ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer degree or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area or equivalent experience
- Post graduate management or project management qualification or equivalent experience
- Capacity planning, managing waiting lists and developing business cases.
- Current knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
- Able to practically apply a range of specialist knowledge and expertise to leadership of given service areas
- In depth knowledge of CQC, UKAS QSI accreditation and how they relate to the acute and imaging setting
- Significant budget management experience including cost minimization, monitoring and corrective action, and capital planning
- Knowledge of workforce planning principles and practice
- Ability to analyze and review a range of diverse and highly complex and sometimes conflicting information
- Understanding of relevant legislation relating to Imaging, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, NHS codes of conduct and employment law
- Holds clinical knowledge and experience working at a senior level in the acute setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of a wide range of best imaging practice and improvement processes
- Strategic awareness within healthcare
- Has experience as a modality lead and knowledge of imaging service management
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of personal achievement of results through strong leadership skills and implementation strategies
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn and develop and able to inspire this attribute in others
- Logical approach to problem solving
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Resilient and able to manage as well as prioritize conflicting demands
- Proven ability to deliver a high-quality service
- Confident to lead on transformation projects and service change or re-design with a focus on productivity and efficiency
- Can effectively manage and lead multi-professional teams with a focus on productivity and efficiency
- Capable of developing protocols and implementing audits, policies, and procedures
- Personnel management skills including recruitment and selection and performance management
- Manage challenging situations and challenging relationships
- Experience of managing relationships and developing services for key partners including Imaging Networks, GP's, integrated Care Boards, and other agencies
- Group Facilitation skills
- Contributes to the development of business plans and service development
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of budget setting
- Capable of developing imaging training strategy
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Deputize for Head of Imaging Services as required
- Effective handling of complaints or incidents with a focus on learning
- Able to teach and present to other staff
- Willing to coach, mentor, and develop other staff
- Maintain continued professional development in line with HCPC requirements
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to deal with confidential, stressful, and difficult situations sensitively with a wide range of people and build credibility quickly
- Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi-professional team
- Professional in approach to work, appearance, and conduct
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills to allow divisional strategic objectives to be obtained
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Evidence of self-awareness, integrity, objectivity and fairness
- Participates in out of hours working if required
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years
- Must be able to travel between trust sites and work locations deemed necessary to attend by trust
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer degree or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area or equivalent experience
- Post graduate management or project management qualification or equivalent experience
- Capacity planning, managing waiting lists and developing business cases.
- Current knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
- Able to practically apply a range of specialist knowledge and expertise to leadership of given service areas
- In depth knowledge of CQC, UKAS QSI accreditation and how they relate to the acute and imaging setting
- Significant budget management experience including cost minimization, monitoring and corrective action, and capital planning
- Knowledge of workforce planning principles and practice
- Ability to analyze and review a range of diverse and highly complex and sometimes conflicting information
- Understanding of relevant legislation relating to Imaging, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, NHS codes of conduct and employment law
- Holds clinical knowledge and experience working at a senior level in the acute setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of a wide range of best imaging practice and improvement processes
- Strategic awareness within healthcare
- Has experience as a modality lead and knowledge of imaging service management
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of personal achievement of results through strong leadership skills and implementation strategies
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn and develop and able to inspire this attribute in others
- Logical approach to problem solving
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Resilient and able to manage as well as prioritize conflicting demands
- Proven ability to deliver a high-quality service
- Confident to lead on transformation projects and service change or re-design with a focus on productivity and efficiency
- Can effectively manage and lead multi-professional teams with a focus on productivity and efficiency
- Capable of developing protocols and implementing audits, policies, and procedures
- Personnel management skills including recruitment and selection and performance management
- Manage challenging situations and challenging relationships
- Experience of managing relationships and developing services for key partners including Imaging Networks, GP's, integrated Care Boards, and other agencies
- Group Facilitation skills
- Contributes to the development of business plans and service development
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of budget setting
- Capable of developing imaging training strategy
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Deputize for Head of Imaging Services as required
- Effective handling of complaints or incidents with a focus on learning
- Able to teach and present to other staff
- Willing to coach, mentor, and develop other staff
- Maintain continued professional development in line with HCPC requirements
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to deal with confidential, stressful, and difficult situations sensitively with a wide range of people and build credibility quickly
- Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi-professional team
- Professional in approach to work, appearance, and conduct
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills to allow divisional strategic objectives to be obtained
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Evidence of self-awareness, integrity, objectivity and fairness
- Participates in out of hours working if required
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years
- Must be able to travel between trust sites and work locations deemed necessary to attend by trust
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).
