MRI Modality Lead

Job summary

To act as a deputy to the service manager/Deputy Clinical Services Manager in periods of long-term absence.

To work in collaboration with other modality lead/s responsible for the service.

Manage and supervise staff and students within MRI

Provide professional leadership within the specified area/specialty.

Commitment to Trust and Directorate objectives.

Communicate effectively with Modality Leads of same expertise across sites.

Provide unified staff training and development programmes.

To contribute to service redesign of radiology in conjunction with directorate objectives.

Contribute to the development of the radiology department providing leadership within its strategic work plan as part of the radiology management structure.

Support the Radiology Service Manager in the procurement and installation of new equipment

Support the Radiology Operations Manager in any daily operational duties as required.

Adapt to capacity, demand and pathway changes when needed

Effective day to day running of both MRI scanners to meet demand and capacity.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the organisation, planning, management and the delivery of a comprehensive and effective MRI imaging service, including managing the waiting lists and provide weekly reports/KPI's for review. To manage within the MRI service, the staff, their personal development, PDR's and discipline and recording/monitoring of sickness levels. To provide professional support for staff and contribute towards the development of plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, national and local policies. To constantly monitor the effectiveness of the departmental protocols and procedures and, when necessary, using audit outcomes or research from internal or external sources to initiate new protocols and procedures. Responsible for the training and development of radiographers, student radiographers and radiology clinical imaging assistants. Regularly provide clinical and technical advice to other clinical staff and less experienced radiographers. Conduct a professional manner at all times and show empathy, compassion and dignity towards the service users.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

HCPC registration DCR/BSc in radiography Experience of leading and managing a team Previous organisational experience Awareness of all legislation relevant to the post Excellent communication. Ability to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way. Empathic and able to deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds Possess an enquiring approach to work. Be proactive in suggesting ways of working Able to work under pressure and to deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification Postgraduate qualification in plain film reporting or Fluoroscopy

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