Diagnostic Imaging Lead - MRI, General and Theatre Radiographer

About One Healthcare in Hatfield

At One Healthcare, we are very proud of the exceptional level of service we deliver and the way we look after our team. We are always on the lookout for exceptional people who can connect with our culture and values to help us write the next chapter of the One Healthcare Group story. If you relish a challenge and want to work in an industry leading facility with like-minded individuals, One Healthcare is right for you.

About the Hospital

One Hatfield Hospital is Hertfordshire's newest private hospital and has the very latest technology ensuring that our operating theatres provide patients and employees with the very best environment to keep them safe and free from infection.

Our private hospital is home to the latest theatres, luxury en-suite bedrooms, specialist rehabilitation Physiotherapy and outpatient diagnostic facilities including fast-track access to X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound.

One Hatfield is ideally located for candidates around the Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, North London, Essex and throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Diagnostic Imaging Lead - MRI, General and Theatre Radiographer

At One Healthcare, we are very proud of the exceptional level of service we deliver and the way we look after our team. We are always on the lookout for exceptional people who can connect with our culture and values to help us write the next chapter of the One Healthcare Group story. If you relish a challenge and want to work in an industry leading facility with like-minded individuals, One Healthcare is right for you.

One Hatfield Hospital, Hertfordshire has a vacancy for a Diagnostic Imaging Lead with experience and skills to train and work in MRI, General, X-ray and Theatre Radiography.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To provide MRI, General, X-ray and Theatre radiographer along with ensuring compliance with IRMER regulations. Assumes professional responsibility for the delivery of patient care in the radiography and Theatre department.

• Deliver a high standard of individualised patient care, being sensitive to patients needs for dignity and privacy

• Ensure that the agreed standards of patient care and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with company policies

• Promote clinical excellence at all times

• Lead the implementation of departmental action plans as a result of clinical audit and review

Hours:

37.5 hrs Fully flexible Monday to Sunday. On call commitment

Salary:

Negotiable dependant on experience

Interview Dates

TBC

Experience

• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and independently as required

• At least 5 years management experience

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a clinical services team

• Ideally private hospital experience

• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in the area of clinical practice

• Experience of working in an imaging department with the opportunity to consolidate skills

Skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

• Demonstrated Customer Service skills

• Sound computer skills using MS Office Suite and web based reporting systems PACS/RIS

• Sound written numerical and verbal communication skills

• Significant experience of staff leadership, and supervision within an imaging department

• Enthusiasm for providing high quality patient care

• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in the area of clinical practice

• Planning and organisational skills

• Commercial and financial awareness

Desirables

• Worked in an imaging department within the private sector

• Degree or diploma in Radiography

• Registered with the HCPC

• Ideally a Member of the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)

Clinical Services

• Provide high quality individualised imaging services for patients, being sensitive to patients needs for dignity and privacy

• Control radiation doses to patients and staff in line with As Low As Reasonably Practical (ALARP)

• Ensures that the agreed standards of patient care and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with company policies

• Adhere to HCPC & SCoR code of conduct and guidelines patients needs for dignity and privacy

Teamwork and Communication

• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and within a team structure

• Behave in a friendly and supportive manner to other employees

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the team

• Resolve any workplace conflict in a professional manner through the correct organisational processes

• Assist new members of staff to effectively perform their role

• Demonstrate good communication skills

• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders and report outcomes or needs to the relevant manager or team leader

• Attend departmental meetings and read relevant communications while contributing to improving standards of services in line with the needs of the business

Customer Service

• Treat all customers with respect and equality whilst meeting all aspects of our services in a timely and professional manner

• Promote clinical excellence at all times

• Be actively involved in development and implementation of clinical governance and risk management plans

• Oversee care delivery and co-ordinate activities of the team to optimise patient outcomes with available resources whilst complying with regulatory and statutory requirements

• Where required develop and implement action plans as a result of clinical audit and reviews

• Support the Director of Clinical Services in the identification, review and management of the service in line with changes in clinical practice, SCoR &/or HCPC standards, regulatory authority requirements including CQC, insurance companies and company policies and procedures

• Accountable for all direct reports

• Proactively manage health, safety and wellbeing of team members and treat employees fairly, equitably and with respect

• Select, appoint, support and retain the most appropriately qualified and experienced candidates to Radiography positions

• Ensure new employees are inducted to One Ashford, the organisation and their department in a timely and professional manner

• Conduct annual appraisal & performance development reviews with all direct reports on an annual basis or more frequently if required and for new employees within the probation period

• Facilitate employees attendance at all relevant mandatory training sessions, e.g. manual handling and emergency procedures, in line with legislative and company requirements

• Support clinical supervision

• Ensure training needs are identified and training plans in place to meet individual, professional and organisational needs and that education and professional development activities are aligned with strategic direction and requirements of the hospital

• Promote and encourage the professional development of all clinical staff

• Recognise and tolerate individual differences in others including gender, sexual preferences, age, disability and culture in line with companys Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies

• Maintain communication networks with key senior managers, staff and other stakeholders so that quality business outcomes are achieved

• Dress and personal presentation reflect the requirements of the companys Dress Code

• Promote the services and people of the hospital to both internal and external clients

• Promote best practice in line with organisational policies and procedures

• Be involved and support quality projects being undertaken in the department and the organisation

• Participate in the annual continuous improvement/risk management plan to ensure patient safety

• Participate in reviews of patient experience feedback and complaints to identify opportunities for improvements and to remain responsive to patients views

Measurable Outcomes

• 100% appraisals conducted

• 100% clinical staff completed mandatory training

Benefits

We listen to what our employees want and regularly evaluate our staff benefits. As well as competitive pay and job satisfaction you will also benefit from:

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time

Contributory pension scheme Up to 5% employer contribution access through an online pension account

Death in service payment 3x your annual salary from the 1st day of your employment

Free parking

Exclusive retails discounts at multi retailers

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 free and confidential counselling

Private medical insurance with option to add family members

Free life assurance

Free uniform

Free eye test and voucher towards costs of eye-care

Free annual Flu jab

Training and development opportunities

Wide range of training courses available to all employees

An organisation that strives to promote our people internally

Career development and progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff social events

Wellbeing events

Pay enhancements for unsocial hours

Staff newsletter

Free tea and coffee

Refer a friend recruitment scheme (currently£1000)

One Hatfield Recruiting Process

One Hatfield Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

At One Hatfield Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by One Hatfield Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks could be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check