Overview
The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and efficient delivery of MRI services, supporting innovation and quality improvement, and upholding robust governance and risk management practices.
Responsibilities
* Lead the operational delivery of the MRI service, ensuring the provision of an efficient imaging service that meets local and national performance targets
* Act as the departmental lead for MRI, providing expert clinical knowledge, advice, and guidance on complex cases and protocols
* Manage daily workflow and capacity planning to ensure optimal utilisation of MRI resources, including staff, equipment, and scanner time
* Develop and implement clinical protocols, working with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practice
* Provide line management and professional leadership to the MRI radiographers, including appraisals, training, and recruitment
* Develop a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and high standards of professional practice
* Support and mentor junior staff and students, ensuring adherence to professional standards and Trust values
* Take a lead role in clinical governance and risk management for the MRI service, including incident reporting, audit, policy development, and compliance with Health & Safety legislation
* Ensure robust systems are in place to maintain equipment safety, infection control, and patient safeguarding
* Work collaboratively with the Radiology Manager and senior colleagues to develop and implement service improvement plans, including business cases, capital equipment procurement, and future workforce planning
* Contribute to strategic discussions around service redesign, digital innovation, and integration with the wider imaging network
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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