About the Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Imaging Department in Walsall to cover the role of a Radiology Service Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management, leadership and coordination of the daily activities and planning of Radiology services to ensure the delivery of a high-quality responsive service which meets the needs of the Trust and the Community.
Walsall is a large market town located in the Black Country and within easy reach of Birmingham and rural Staffordshire.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is a medium sized NHS Trust in the West Midlands providing acute and community services and we are incredibly proud to be partners in Walsall Together putting local people, patients and communities at the centre of health, care and well‑being services.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for the operational management, leadership and coordination of the daily activities and planning of Radiology services to ensure the delivery of a high-quality responsive service which meets the needs of the Trust and the Community.
* The post holder will be responsible for the budget and physical resources within Imaging and will be expected to respond to unpredictable workloads and patterns.
* The post holder will promote Trust values ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures. Responsible for the operational management and strategic planning of the Radiology Service Line, accountable to the Divisional Director.
* Responsibility for oversight of IR(ME)R and IRR regulations ensuring that radiation is used safely to protect patients from the risk of harm when being exposed to ionising radiation.
* Responsible for overseeing Radiation Safety Policies and procedures within the organisation and chairing the relevant radiation safety groups ensuring robust governance and assurance to Trust Board.
* Responsible for clinical governance ensuring a safe and effective service for patients and staff. Responsible for the delivery of service performance indicators and national targets. Work with AHP leads to actively raising the profile of AHPs across the Trust, driving forward service improvements and increasing the profile of their work.
* Provide expertise and advice on all imaging modalities, with an up‑to‑date knowledge of all types of imaging equipment.
Commitment to Diversity and Flexibility
We are proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the healthcare problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Key Attributes Required
The post holder will be someone with excellent leadership and communication skills who can successfully engage with patients, families, staff and other partners, continually developing and driving forward the Trust's shared vision of continuous improvement, providing safe, effective and high-quality care for all our service users. Being able to change effectively and sensitively is essential alongside demonstrating kindness and civility in your approach to leading the agenda and teams.
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