Ct Modality Lead

The post holder is responsible for the service delivery and performance of the CT Service. The post will oversee the management systems, health and safety and patient safety (including IRMER and IRR99 regulations) requirements, infection control procedures, training plans and development plans. The manager will be responsible for managing workflows across the service ensuring that patient safety and quality of care is of the highest standard at all times. Where required the manager will need to perform clinical duties The lead will promote data quality and quality assurance management to ensure data integrity and image quality is upheld.

The post holder will be responsible for working across the main hospital site as well as other Community Diagnostic Centres that the Trust is responsible for. To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, considering patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary To implement local procedures in line with clinical requirements, NICE and RCR guidelines. Responsible for developing working practices to meet current best practice standards and legislation / regulatory requirements, including the provision of documents that are accessible and regularly reviewed. Responsible for the compliance with statutory and Trust requirements for record keeping and information governance within the unit.

To ensure that data integrity and image quality is maintained To help ensure compliance with cancer, diagnostic and 18 week wait targets. To ensure processes are put in place that deliver an efficient and cost-effective service To identify and ensure delivery of financial improvement objectives for the area To ensure the services are within budget and developments To ensure management of equipment and compliance with standards to include regular QA, maintenance and testing of equipment. To ensure appropriate risk assessments are performed and actions put in place to mitigate risk Support the investigation of patient complaints, analysing the issues and identifying any faults in procedures, processes or the treatment of patients and making appropriate recommendations. To manage staff in accordance with HR policies and procedures and manage an workforce related issues