Clinical Services Manager - Imaging

Clinical Services Manager - Imaging
Albyn Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £61,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Services Manager to join their team of staff in the Imaging department. Experienced Senior Radiographer with the ability to lead our Diagnostic Imaging team and support the Consultant Radiologists in delivering the service at Albyn hospital. Applicants must have a good understanding of IRMER regulations and the processes that should be in place to ensure radiation protection measures are adhered to.

In addition to the clinical experience we are looking for applicants to have a good understanding in managing the financial aspects of running a service as well as developing growth opportunities.
The role is a full time position that would be predominantly worked Monday - Friday, however may require occasional work in the evenings or weekend and manager on call responsibilities.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• You develop and manage service delivery within your area of responsibility with a high degree of professionalism, ensuring effective deployment, utilisation and control of all resources, whilst providing a high quality, responsive, patient-focused service.

• You contribute to the strategic, operational and business development of the hospital.

• You ensure that high quality, responsive Diagnostic Imaging services are delivered to meet the needs of all customers and the business.

• You develop and maintain professional relationships with Radiologists ensuring clinical expertise matches the specialties of the Hospital and referring clinician needs, and ensure sessional use is maximised.

• You identify and recruit Radiologists in conjunction with the Senior Management Team (SMT), taking opportunities to widen the clinical expertise available in the departments.

• You formally meet (minimum annual) with Radiologists to discuss department development, clinical and operational issues.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Extensive experience working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Radiographer post or equivalent.

• Previous experience within a Clinical Lead role.

• Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers/patients and situations.

• A Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.

• Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) registration.

• Management / supervisory experience within a multi-modality imaging department.

• Ability to analyse, interpret and make recommendations on data specific to the hospital to identify business development opportunities, change current practice, monitor and influence performance.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

• Private Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Non-contributory life insurance

• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

• Employee recognition programmes

• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy