Job Description
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
Harley Street Specialist Hospital is an 11,100 square foot, six floor hospital building located in the heart of the Harley Street medical district. We boast the following:
- A full operating suite, recovery bay and six recovery pods on the lower ground floor
- A full operating suite, recovery bay with three beds and a private room on the ground floor
- A minor ops suite, pharmacy and imaging suite on the first floor
- Nine beautiful, newly refurbished consulting rooms throughout the hospital
We offer day surgery across a range of specialties, predominantly orthopaedic, plastic, cosmetic and others.
We have a team of specialist consultants on hand to provide expert care for patients seeking treatment in: orthopaedics (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, spine); oral maxillofacial; gynaecology; ophthalmology; gastroenterology and urology.
We have surgical first assistant available on site for all our surgeons.
HSSH has a strict inclusion and exclusion policy and we try to treat ASA1/2 patients only. All surgeries tend to be day-case but we are able to accommodate overnight stays.
HSSH launched a revised mission, vision and values:
Our mission: To provide rapid access to the most advanced day-case surgery, achieving the best possible clinical outcomes for our patients and doing so in a safe, caring, and effective environment.
Our Vision: We aim to become a leading healthcare provider through our commitment to innovation, compassionate care, and pursuit of excellence in day-case surgery.
Our Values:
- Compassionate – we do all we can to understand the needs, emotions and hopes of patients and each other.
- Innovators – we are all pioneers, contributing insightful, masterful and bright ideas both big and small each day.
- Collaborative – we achieve more together than apart, so we share, listen and make effective partnership our number one priority.
- Bold – We dare to make good ideas happen, the impossible a reality and go the extra mile for our patients.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Due to continued rapid growth within the business an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Imaging Department.
This is a permanent role reporting directly to the Clinical Services Manger - Outpatients, you will be responsible for managing the Radiography and Imaging Department.
You will be working in a small team and will be required to oversee other members of staff, within the Imaging Department, you will also take an active role in their development and on-going training.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of the department, working in line with clinical service delivery, with a high degree of professionalism; ensuring effective deployment of staff and provision of a high quality, responsive, patient focused service
- To ensure that high quality, responsive Diagnostic Imaging Services are delivered to meet the needs of all customers and the business
- To maintain ongoing dialogue with Consultant Radiologists on all clinical aspects of Imaging service delivery and support the Clinical Services Manager in ensuring sessional use is maximised
- To train and develop junior members of the team
- To provide support to the Clinical Services Manager by attending meetings (minimum annual) with Radiologists to discuss clinical and operational issues
- Working in collaboration with the business in line with their core values and objectives
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Good spoken and written English
- GCSE Maths and English at grades A – C/or equivalent
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office and any other relevant packages
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered radiographer
- Knowledge of IRMER and IRR17 Regulations
- Aware of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability
- 5 years of working within supervisory role within an imaging department
- A wide general radiographic background with expertise in one or more specialised area
- Experience of working within the NHS/ private healthcare sector
ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC THOUGHT:
- Ability to resolve complaints where appropriate in a timely manner
- Ability to make sound judgements of situations which require investigation, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
- Able to manage day to day staffing issues and contribute to team’s succession planning
- Ability to predict and react swiftly to a problem, making informed decisions
AUTONOMY/FREEDON TO ACT:
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible
- To plan own workload
- To keep up to date with current procedures and hospital agreements
- To maintain accurate records
- Flexibility to respond to urgent requests
This job description is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post-holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope and grading of the role.
Alterations to this document may take place from time to time as the responsibilities and requirements of the post-holder develops. If changes to the role become significant, they will be reviewed by the Line Manager and the post holder should also review the job description formally.
HSSH is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We have put a number of measures in place, to ensure the safety of our staff and also provide routine testing and daily screening. All staff and visitors are required to wear a mask unless exempt. Common surfaces are sanitised regularly.
Experience:
- imaging supervisory: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC registered radiography (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Imaging Manager - Feb 2023