Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Radiology Services Manager Band 8a

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Job summary

Healthcare is a very lively and exciting field that can be more fast paced and demanding than most.

Here at Stanford Hall, we are inclusive and dedicated, working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.Principles of Military Medical Rehabilitation is a sophisticated process demanding an inter-disciplinary team (IDT) approach.

We are looking for a multifaceted and adaptable Radiology Service Manager to join our multi skilled team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Benefits Include

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • Free On site Parking
  • Access to Gym,running tracks, swimming pool, racquet sports & country walks
  • On site Shop
  • Access to NHS Pension

Main duties of the job

Patients are serving members of the Armed Forces. DMRC provides medical consultant led rehabilitation for patients with complex needs who may have sustained multiple injuries; this includes neurological injury and complex trauma. In addition, the Centres of Spinal and Upper Quadrant, Lower Limb and Specialist Rehabilitation provide the consultant led multidisciplinary management at secondary care level. DMRC Stanford Hall is equipped with a full Radiology Suite consisting of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner; a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scanner (DEXA); a Fluoroscopy room; a general X-Ray room & Ultrasound.

About us

Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.

Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.

Details

Date posted

24 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0003-23-0015

Job locations

Stanford Hall

Stanford-On-Soar

Loughborough

LE12 5QW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Performing imaging and non-imaging investigations for the full range of patients referred to the Radiology Service.
  • Working closely with members of Senior Management Teams assisting successful implementation of key initiatives for the Unit (DMRC), contributing to management meetings where appropriate.
  • Ability to multitask and required to maintain concentration where the work is unpredictable and often complex. There are frequent interruptions when focus must be altered to take care of a specific request before returning to the initial task.

Personal Attributes:

  • Calm personality
  • Flexible working practices
  • Assertive attitude
  • Able to motivate others and lead a team
  • Reliable work record
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work either alone or in a team.

Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for a full list of duties.

The selection at sift stage will be based on behaviours & your application. At interview you will be required to do a presentation (Subject TBC) and you will be tested against the Technical Skill/Framework - NHS Core - NHSC1-5.

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a standard security check.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Performing imaging and non-imaging investigations for the full range of patients referred to the Radiology Service.
  • Working closely with members of Senior Management Teams assisting successful implementation of key initiatives for the Unit (DMRC), contributing to management meetings where appropriate.
  • Ability to multitask and required to maintain concentration where the work is unpredictable and often complex. There are frequent interruptions when focus must be altered to take care of a specific request before returning to the initial task.

Personal Attributes:

  • Calm personality
  • Flexible working practices
  • Assertive attitude
  • Able to motivate others and lead a team
  • Reliable work record
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work either alone or in a team.

Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for a full list of duties.

The selection at sift stage will be based on behaviours & your application. At interview you will be required to do a presentation (Subject TBC) and you will be tested against the Technical Skill/Framework - NHS Core - NHSC1-5.

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a standard security check.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers DCR(R) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) Diagnostic Radiography
  • Level 7 post-grad education in Radiology-related studies
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration

Experience

Essential

  • On your application please ensure you demonstrate your experience,knowledge and skills against the following behaviours.
  • Leadership
  • Changing and Improving
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together

Technical Skills

Essential

  • NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
  • NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
  • NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
  • NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
  • NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
  • NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers DCR(R) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) Diagnostic Radiography
  • Level 7 post-grad education in Radiology-related studies
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration

Experience

Essential

  • On your application please ensure you demonstrate your experience,knowledge and skills against the following behaviours.
  • Leadership
  • Changing and Improving
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together

Technical Skills

Essential

  • NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
  • NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
  • NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
  • NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
  • NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
  • NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Stanford Hall

Stanford-On-Soar

Loughborough

LE12 5QW


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Stanford Hall

Stanford-On-Soar

Loughborough

LE12 5QW


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

24 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0003-23-0015

Job locations

Stanford Hall

Stanford-On-Soar

Loughborough

LE12 5QW


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