Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Superintendent role at Epsom General Hospital. The MRI unit has recently undergone renovation and now features a newly installed Siemens Sola MRI scanner with advanced cardiac imaging capability, and a GE Artist MRI scanner covering multiple specialties. This modernised facility offers advanced imaging capabilities and an excellent environment for delivering high-quality patient care and developing MRI services.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the MRI service, including day‑to‑day running of the department.
* Ensure safe, efficient service delivery and maintain high standards of patient care.
* Manage and support the MRI team, coordinate staffing and training, and promote continuous professional development.
* Ensure compliance with MRI safety standards, national guidelines, and quality assurance processes, supporting clinical governance and audit activities.
* Plan services, optimise workflow and patient pathways, support implementation of new techniques such as advanced cardiac MRI, and collaborate with radiologists, cardiologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Lead the delivery of a safe MRI service for all users, involving research, audit activity, user involvement and commitment to professional development.
* Organise day‑to‑day rotational staff and resources to ensure effective utilisation.
* Ensure patient needs and expectations are met or exceeded and all patients are seen within Trust and National targets.
* Ensure protocols and training are in place for all staff.
* Provide leadership and direct line management to radiographers, collaborating with Lead Superintendents and the Radiology manager.
* Provide line management support including appraisals.
* Assist recruitment and retention of rotational staff.
* Maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to all patients.
* Develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
Benefits
The post holder will have flexible working arrangements and support to discuss any flexibility required during recruitment.
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