Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Lead the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
Lead the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and
expertise.
Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
To ensure that high quality, responsive Diagnostic Imaging services are delivered to meet the needs of all customers and the
business.
To maintain ongoing dialogue with Consultant Radiologists on all clinical aspects of Imaging service delivery and support the
Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in ensuring sessional use is maximised.
To support the DCS by attending meetings (minimum annual) with Radiologists to discuss clinical and operational issues.
To build and maintain excellent multi-disciplinary consultant relations ensuring clinical service delivery meets clinical
requirements.
Oversee the day-to-day operational supervision of Diagnostic Imaging services.
In conjunction with the DCS ensure department policies and procedures are established and maintained.
To support the DCS in overseeing the Clinical Governance programme, maintenance of clinical standards and undertaking
clinical audit.
To contribute to the company wide imaging services by communicating with colleagues and attendance (or delegation of
attendance) at relevant meetings.
To support the DCS for ensuring the requirements of PMI recognition status are understood, met and maintained with timely
completion of required audits.
To have overall responsibility for the RIS & PACS system within the Imaging Department including, but not limited to,
training, assessment, QA, security.
To support Circle Health Group Vision, values and behaviours and incorporating these into meaningful team and personal
objectives.
To liaise with Circle Health Group Manage for HR issues.
To manage stock control in the department.
To maintain @Work daily exceptions as required by the DCS
To cooperate with the DCS in managing complaints effectively in line with Circle Health Group Policy.
To support the Head of Diagnostics in developing and implementing Imaging national projects and standardisation.
To set high personal and professional objectives in line with Circle Health Groups code of conduct.
To recruit and retain a motivated team who ensure these standards are reinforced at every level.
To provide professional, clinical leadership and direction to a multi-disciplinary team and motivate the team by
promoting an open learning environment, encouraging acceptance to change, initiating and promoting innovation
through empowerment.
To create, maintain and encourage excellent relations with all key customers including consultants and other clinical
professionals.
To be an advocate of high customer care standards and create a positive and proactive approach to customer
service through the operational team.
To participate in and contribute to the corporate development of Circle Health Group as an individual and as a
representative of the hospital.
Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to both internal & external stakeholders through continuous
improvement activities.
Compliance with Circle Health Group Policies and Procedures relevant to this role, ensuring you are fully aware of
your responsibilities within these policies.
Demonstrate awareness of regulatory requirements, taking appropriate action to ensure these requirements are
implemented and adhered to.
Ensure compliance with all Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures understanding your role in the
prevention of infection in patients and staff.
To be aware of your responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. To ensure you are
aware of your responsibilities, supporting policies and undertake the appropriate level of training for your role.
Participate in hospital cover / clinical manager on-call rotas including week nights and weekend shifts.
To deputise for the line manager in their absence as appropriate.
Undertaking specific role related competencies and learning, ensuring 100% compliance of all relevant mandatory
training within Learning Space timescales.
Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health
and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
Business Growth
To monitor all revenue capture procedures and to ensure that charges are completed, checked and dispatched in a
timely manner.
Communicate commercial, financial, billing and contractual requirements to team to enable accurate compliance
with procedures.
Team Effectiveness
Conduct radiographic examinations as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team in line
with professional & departmental standards.
To develop and oversee the implementation of SOPs ensuring compliance with all pertinent legislation guidelines.
In conjunction with the DCS, recruit and retain high calibre staff within the department maintaining a staff
complement which demonstrably ensures optimum patient care and safety while meeting the business needs.
Encourage and maintain an open and participative culture, fostering a supportive environment for staff and
consultants ensuring excellent communication and motivation.
To ensure that there are regular peer review meetings between the imaging team.
To attend Regional Imaging Meetings and Circle Health Group Imaging Conferences and actively participate and
contribute to discussions and work streams.
To be prepared to sit on an Imaging Special Interest Groups within their area of expertise and contribute to the
development of Imaging throughout Circle Health Group.
Governance
To work with the RPA and the DCS to ensure the imaging department complies with all statutory regulations.
To cooperate with the DCS in ensuring all work environments are safe and that all Local Rules and systems of work
are observed.
To implement procedures to ensure that all equipment is operated in a safe way following agreed safety procedures
and to monitor that correct maintenance and servicing of all the equipment is carried out.
To report any hazards or incidents via the company procedure, oversee the departmental risk assessments and to
support the department Health & Safety representatives.
Monitor department audits for compliance and ensure Action Plans and Recommendations are noted and / or
completed in a timely manner.
Ensure that the hospital appraisal system is applied to all staff. Participate in and support staff CPD ensuring
compliance with professional body, Circle Health Group Competency and mandatory requirements, in order to
develop staff to their full potential and provide maximum benefit for employee and hospital.
To ensure own personal Continual Professional Development and maintain a professional portfolio in line with HCPC
& CoR recommendations and requirements.
Complete the Circle Health Group Imaging Competency documents for appropriate modalities & undertake /
complete specific role related training as required by and agreed with the DCS and Head of Diagnostics.
To ensure the department has a comprehensive QA program.
To act professionally within the standard and framework provided by the HCPC and College of Radiographers Code
of Professional Conduct.
To maintain active registration with the HCPC.