Imaging Advanced Practice and Innovation Lead Radiographer
Title: Imaging Advanced Practice and Innovation Lead Radiographer
Band: 8A, £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week (flexible working options available)
Summary
We are looking for an accomplished Imaging Advanced Practice & Innovation Lead to join our forward-thinking imaging leadership team. In this key role, you will drive the highest standards in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, champion advanced practice principles, and enhance the overall patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the adoption of new technologies within imaging services.
* Ensure robust information governance and support systems are in place.
* Enhance the Trust’s capability and capacity for growth in imaging innovation and advanced practice.
* Maximise opportunities for innovation and advanced practice in imaging.
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators relevant to imaging innovation and advanced practice.
* Develop business cases that showcase innovation and advanced practice, highlighting cost efficiencies.
* Deliver expert-level diagnostic imaging services, utilising advanced clinical skills across a broad range of imaging modalities.
* Work autonomously within established guidelines, collaborating closely with key stakeholders within the Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
* DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer degree or equivalent.
* Current HCPC registration.
* Post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area or equivalent experience.
* Current knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution.
* Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives.
* Able to practically apply a range of specialist knowledge and expertise to leadership of given service areas.
* Knowledge of CQC, UKAS QSI accreditation and how they relate to the acute and imaging setting.
* Able to provide effective clinical leadership, motivating and inspiring others.
* Lead on evidence-based reconfiguration of existing clinical practices through clinical audit and research.
* Provide high level of expertise in specialist clinical field of diagnostic imaging.
* Able to analyse and review a range of diverse and highly complex and sometimes conflicting information.
* Understand relevant legislation relating to Imaging, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, NHS codes of conduct and employment law.
* Knowledge of a wide range of best imaging practice and improvement processes.
* Strategic awareness within healthcare.
* Holds clinical knowledge and experience working at a senior level in the acute setting.
* Ability to engage with other clinicians across professions to develop and advance practice.
* Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17 and associated codes of practice).
* Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel).
* Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS).
Desirable
* Post graduate management or project management qualification or equivalent experience.
Skills
* Exhibit expert clinical practice.
* Evidence of personal achievement of results through strong leadership skills and implementation strategies.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* High level of self‑motivation and willingness to learn and develop and able to inspire this attribute in others.
* Logical approach to problem solving.
* Able to analyse and interpret complex data.
* Resilient and able to manage as well as prioritise conflicting demands.
* Proven ability to deliver a high‑quality service.
* Can effectively manage and lead multi‑professional teams with a focus on productivity and efficiency.
* Capable of developing protocols and implementing audits, policies, and procedures.
* Personnel management skills including recruitment and selection and performance management.
* Manage challenging situations and challenging relationships.
* Contributes to the development of business plans and service development.
* Able to review and critically evaluate national and regional policies and advise on implementation.
Personal and People Development
* Deputise for Operational Leads as required.
* Effective handling of complaints or incidents with a focus on learning.
* Able to teach and present to other staff.
* Willing to coach, mentor and develop other staff.
* Maintain continued professional development in line with HCPC requirements.
Communication
* Good written, verbal, and non‑verbal communication skills.
* Proven ability to deal with confidential, stressful, and difficult situations sensitively with a wide range of people and build credibility quickly.
* Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi‑professional team.
* Professional in approach to work, appearance, and conduct.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills to allow divisional strategic objectives to be obtained.
* Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking.
* Free refreshments.
* Great flexible working opportunities.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Lease car scheme.
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
* On‑site nursery (chargeable).
* Extensive staff health and well‑being programme.
Equal Opportunities
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
MKUH reserves the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
By applying for this role you accept that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.
Applications will be considered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be undertaken.
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