Radiography Service Manager
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA21 4AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M0035-24-0249 |
Summary
Hours: Monday-Sunday but typically working Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Participation in management on-call rota required). Location: Yeovil Start Date: September 2024 Introduction: InHealth sees more than 4 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison. Following this we are proud to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Yeovil in Autumn 2024. We are now actively recruiting a passionate and dedicated team. Right now, we are looking to recruit a Service Manager who will be the CQC registered manager. You will be responsible for the oversight and day to day running of the facility, ensuring its smooth operation and compliance with all governing bodies. It is a requirement that you have a background in Radiography due to being the main modality in the unit ad requirement to train and support the staff in this area. This role is to start in September 2024 but we are looking to start the interview process in Spring 2024 . What you will do: As an InHealth Service Manager you will be responsible for service and clinical leadership, operating in accordance with local guidelines and company policies to deliver a service that is aligned to contractual and governance requirements. What you are responsible for: Ensuring the service delivers the highest standard of patient care whilst meeting customers expectations. Ensuring the building is maintained and well kept, clean and in line with IPC standards and all issues surrounding this are escalated to line management. Upholding the requirements of all regulatory standards, holding the position of CQC registered manager, and ensuring you work within the budgets you are responsible for. Managing the rota for the department, ensuring sufficient employee resource availability through effective planning Overseeing all day to day activity across a 7 day service. Ensuring you are kept up to date on all InHealths processes and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that staff are recruited, inducted, trained and supported well in line with InHealth policies for Radiography, Respiratory and Phlebotomy. Ensuring good communication is maintained and encouraged with the team and all stakeholders. Ensure KPIs and reports are kept up to date and shared at appropriate intervals with stakeholders. We are looking for someone who has: A BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent A valid professional membership (HCPC registration) Experienced in leading teams with the ability to coach and mentor. Good understanding of CQC fundamental standards, Health & Safety, Infection Control, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles Ability to remain calm under pressure. Well developed in organisational and time management skills, and able to prioritise conflicting demands The ability to motivate and lead, with a desire to exceed expectations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills You should apply if you have experience: In the above areas. Managing teams. Working within a multi-disciplinary team Working with imaging equipment in a hospital, community or mobile environment Experience with recruitment IND02