Clinical Professional Manager - Radiology SDGH

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with proven Management experience and excellent Leadership skills to join the Radiology Team on the Southport site as a Radiology Clinical Professional Manager.

You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the Southport Radiology Department and will provide direct support for the Southport & Ormskirk  Head of Radiology Services.

Applicants must  have a BSc or equivalent in Radiography and be HCPC registered.

Interview date to be confirmed.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the  Southport Radiology Department.

Act as a clinical lead for Southport Radiology and initiate clinical service developments to improve patient outcomes.

To act as a member of the Radiology Management Team.

Responsible for producing high quality images and reports across the broad spectrum of Radiology client/patient groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Southport radiology service
• Ensure the effective and efficient running of the Southport radiology service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and modernisation of the radiology services ensuring implementation of improvements to provide a Radiology whole system approach
• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of radiology service delivery with regard to waiting times, ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum. Monitor targets.
• Monitor and evaluate capacity and demand data.
• Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork
• Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint
• Promote a working culture that improves quality and promote quality initiatives.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment
• Participate in on call, flexible working and out of hours service as required.
• Abide by all radiation protection regulations and undertake the role of radiation protection supervisor.
• Justify examinations as appropriate.
• Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the Southport Radiology Department
• Identify and contribute to service development within the Radiology Department and link to wider Radiology Department improvement
• Responsible for implementing policies and procedures within the Radiology Dept and contribute to Radiology Trust policies
• Responsible for appropriate risk assessments
• Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment, liaise and communicate with manufacturers
• Responsible for optimum use of resources and maintain adequate stock levels
• Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiology equipment
• Participate in the project management of new equipment installations and replacement projects
• Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards
• Responsible for Quality Assurance programme. Please see attached JD for further information.