WBCH_Band_7 MR Clinical Lead

The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership within the MRI service, supporting the safe, effective and efficient delivery of high-quality, patient-centred imaging across the Community Diagnostic Centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital and, where required, the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Working closely with the MRI Leads, Consultant Radiologists and the Radiology Management Team, the post holder will provide expert clinical support, lead referral vetting, optimise MRI protocols and promote best practice in MRI safety and governance. They will ensure high standards of patient care, image quality and compliance with Trust, professional and national standards.

The role includes supervising, mentoring and developing MRI staff, supporting education, competency assessment, appraisal and clinical governance, while driving continuous quality improvement and service development.

Applicants must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make sound clinical decisions and work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Participation in extended service hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Applications are invited from experienced HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographers with significant MRI experience who are committed to delivering clinical excellence, supporting colleagues and continually improving the MRI service.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial

1. Supervises radiology staff working in own area of responsibility. Staff groups include Student and State Registered Radiographers, Health Care Assistants, Radiology Department Assistants and Administrative & Clerical staff

2. Prioritises and plans the daily activities of the unit ensuring patients are imaged in a safe, timely and efficient manner; works in cooperation/conjunction with other staff groups

3. Supports the Department Lead Radiographers with planning and management of staff deployment / rostering in own area of responsibility

4. Assists the Department Lead Radiographers in performing appraisals for the above staff groups under the Trusts Values In Action process, with support from the DM or Deputy as appropriate; ensures that Trust targets for completed appraisals are met.

5. Monitors the performance of staff working in own area of responsibility against set competencies, rectifying any errors and reporting to the DM, Deputy or Lead Radiographers as necessary

6. Supports the Lead Radiographers in undertaking the first stages of performance management in line with Trust policy; escalates issues to the DM as necessary

7. Performs Return to Work interviews in accordance with Trust policy; undertakes first stages of absence management notifying the DM or Deputy of any issues

8. Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff within own area of responsibility; actively promotes diversity in the recruitment, management and development of staff. Ensures relevant paperwork is completed for new starters, leavers etc.

9. Supports the Lead Radiographers in the management of annual leave within own area of responsibility via Optimise; ensures that leave requirements are balanced against service needs and that Trust and departmental leave policies are followed

10. Monitors expenditure against budget for own area of responsibility; has access to financial management information as appropriate

11. Is responsible for the efficient use of resources within own area of responsibility. Manages stock levels and submits orders via the eProcurement System

12. Is authorised signatory for overtime payments, on-call payments and expense claims for staff within own area of responsibility

13. Is responsible for ensuring safe use of equipment; ensures appropriate preventative maintenance and records thereof

14. Undertakes basic troubleshooting of equipment; is able to identify faults and accurately communicate information to engineers as necessary

15. Is involved in the evaluation, procurement and implementation of new equipment in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM/Deputy and relevant Consultant Radiologists; this may include participation in the tendering process and in the preparation of business cases etc.

16. Contributes to strategic planning and service development in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM and Clinical Lead, as appropriate

17. Works with the Lead Radiographers, DM and/or Deputy to develop local Business Continuity Plans

18. Contributes to the development and implementation of Clinical Governance processes relevant to own area of responsibility; attends the monthly Radiology Clinical Governance meetings

19. Ensures appropriateness and currency of documentation in own area of responsibility; supports the Lead Radiographers in the preparation and review of local documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments etc. Ensures local risk assessments are incorporated into the Radiology Risk Register

20. Ensures local data compliance and IT security consistent with Trust policies and practices

21. Is responsible for the timely and effective management of complaints relating to own area of responsibility, in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM or Deputy

22. Ensures all clinical incidents relating to own area of responsibility are appropriately recorded via the Datix system and notified to the Lead Radiographers, DM or Deputy

23. Represents own specialist area of responsibility / subdivision at the monthly Radiology Leads meetings

24. Supports the Associate Director and Clinical Lead in the delivery of a high quality, cost effective and professional Radiology Service

Clinical

25. Undertakes all aspect of radiography relevant to own area of responsibility. Works to a consistently high standard and ensures radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARP principle and dose reduction factors.

26. Assesses and justifies referrals under IRR, IR(ME)R, following current practitioner guidelines

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Qualifications

Experience