Deputy Superintendent - MRI Scanning

We welcome applications from experienced radiographers who are passionate about MRI scanning and management. We would like to employ a skilled MRI radiographer who has a desire to balance clinical work with management responsibilities.

You will join our radiology leadership team at an exciting time and will help to support the expansion of the MRI scanning service at our Cannock CDC site. You will support the MRI Superintendent in both a clinical environment and with day-to-day management of the service and the team.

You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography, and be registered with the HCPC. Applicants should have recent NHS experience.

Interviews will be held in a face to face setting.

The post holder will provide support to the MRI Superintendent to maintain high quality MRI services and assist in the planning and development of these services, including developing the team.

The post holder will deputise for the superintendent in their absence and will be expected to undertake line management roles commensurate with their grade.

The post holder will take a leading role in positively encouraging and maintaining the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, using personal examples of exemplary patient care, technically excellent imaging, and professionalism.

The post holder will be expected to participate in a standard 12.5h day roster including working at weekends, nights and on bank holidays. This role is a mix of clinical and management responsibilities.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly 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 quality of care for patients, and solve the health care 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.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
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.

Ensure safe and effective clinical practice

To ensure the efficient and effective provision of a high-quality MRI service and undertake quality control to ensure that the highest possible standards are achieved and maintained by the team.

To be responsible for the compilation of work rotas for the MRI area, ensuring that all rotas are staffed, when required.

To supervise as necessary the work of all staff working in the MRI departments.

To assist in the development of an efficient team to maximise patient care in terms of quality, quantity, and timeliness.

To ensure equipment is used safely, in line with operating instructions and protocols.

To ensure correct usage and care of equipment, to report faults and breakdowns appropriately. To liaise with equipment manufacturers, Ergea and service agents as required to agree dates for both preventative maintenance and issue resolution and maintain records of services in line with guidelines.

To produce and maintain a comprehensive list of protocols and procedures for the MRI departments, updating as necessary and liaising with Consultant Radiologists and the Medical Physics Department.

To be responsible for the stock control, ordering and revenue consequences of consumable items used by the scanning department.

To produce meaningful statistical information to assist with capacity and demand planning and meet other service monitoring and improvement objectives.

To actively participate in the Departments Clinical Governance Programme and to attend the Departments Risk Management Group when required.

To liaise with service users and the MRI Superintendent to provide the best standard of service possible within the resources available.

To assist in the design and implementation of systems of work to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

To be responsible for implementing a Quality Assurance Programme in the areas managed, liaising with Consultant Radiologists and Physicists as applicable.

To ensure that Risk Assessments are carried out for all areas of responsibility and reviewed annually or earlier should the need arise.

To ensure that the Risk Management Policy, Health and Safety Policies and the Ionising Radiation Regulations are adhered to, including the local rules.

To report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards to the appropriate persons as soon as possible, ensuring correct completion of the Incident Report Forms and accident book, entering data onto the DATIX system and forwarding the completed forms to the Governance Department.

To be responsible for the training of Radiographers and Students in MRI and participate in the training of Imaging Assistants.

Clinical Governance

To be familiar with the principles of clinical governance and to strive to maintain and improve the quality of patient care, always showing courtesy and consideration.

To be responsible for the setting and monitoring quality standards in the area.

To investigate complaints and report the findings to the MRI Superintendent, and to learn lessons from these complaints; putting these into lessons into practice to improve services.

To be responsible for monitoring and reviewing waiting times and waiting list information, liaising with the MRI Superintendent as necessary.

To ensure that all staff are competent to perform the duties assigned to them, issuing competency certificates where necessary.

To undertake audits of the MRI service as required.

Personnel Management

Assist with recruitment, selection and induction of MRI staff, liaising with the MRI Superintendent.

Be responsible for reviewing absences, conducting return to work interviews, and ensure adherence to the Trust’ HR Policy for managing sickness.

Ensure the accurate recording and retention of staff records in terms of attendance and annual, study and sick leave in line with trust policies.

Act as a role model for MRI and radiology department colleagues from the perspective of dress code, time keeping, attitude, core values, teamwork, autonomy, patient centered care.

Assist in the reviewing and appraising of MRI staff on an annual basis or more frequently should the need arise.

Responsible for the delivery of a training programme for MRI staff.

This is a summary of the main duties - please see the attached JD/PS for full information.