Assistant Cardiac Physiologist

3 days ago

Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

The post holder will provide operational leadership and management to the designated Directorate and its associated workforce and services.

As the Head of Imaging [RSCH, RACH, PRH, HPC], this role is pivotal within the senior Radiology Team, collaborating closely with the Radiology Management team to facilitate the delivery of high-quality Radiology services across the Trust.

Working in partnership with other members of the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will promote effective governance and ensure that the highest standard of clinical care is delivered. They will be responsible for ensuring all clinical and non-clinical performance indicators, targets and objectives are met in line with national and local standards. 

Main duties of the job

Working with the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will contribute to the development, delivery and translation of Divisional and Trust clinical service strategies, corporate and divisional objectives and the development and implementation of business plans and service developments. The post holder will take a lead role in ensuring that quality, performance, CIP and budgetary targets are monitored and improvement plans are devised and implemented where necessary to enable compliance.

The post holder will be required to engender effective partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective liaison and partnership working with commissioners is developed and sustained.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leadership and Management: Take charge of day-to-day operations, leading and managing the Radiology Department across all sites. Ensure the provision of a safe and high-quality Radiology service, offering support to clinical and support staff, all while operating within the patient-first framework.

Governance and Clinical Care: Promote effective governance practices, striving for the delivery of the highest standard of clinical care within the Radiology Department. Maintain compliance with national and local standards, meeting clinical and non-clinical performance indicators, targets, and objectives while working within financial constraints.

Action Plans and Compliance: Develop and implement action plans to address areas of non-compliance, collaborating with the Clinical Director and Radiology Manager. Proactively identify and rectify issues to ensure adherence to standards.

Standard Operating Processes: Ensure the team operates within standard operating processes, embedding these procedures within the team to maximize resource efficiency and capacity.

Continuous Improvement: Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and productivity across all facets of Radiology services.

Manager on-call System: Actively participate in the Trust's Manager on-call system, contributing to the responsiveness and effectiveness of the organisation. 

This role demands a proactive and dynamic approach, combining leadership, governance, and operational expertise to uphold the highest standards of care within the Radiology Department and contribute to the overall success of the Trust's healthcare services.

The post holder will be required to engender effective partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective liaison and partnership working with commissioners is developed and sustained.

Person specification

Person Specification - See JD

Essential criteria

Person Specification - See JD Masters degree level qualification in Management or Health related subject or equivalent knowledge Experience in a senior operational management role. Evidence of CPD. •Service reviews: evaluate quality and effectiveness, introducing projects to deal with service change, modernisation, CQUINS, CIPS and manage these accordingly

Desirable criteria

AHP qualification Experience within primary care/system-wide NHS organisation Experience of successful Pathway redesign in partnership with Primary Care Stakeholders

EDI

Essential criteria

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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