Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital
If you’re passionate about care, innovation, and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity to lead our Radiology team at St Hugh's Hospital, Grimsby. You will have managerial responsibility for the day-to-day running of our Radiology Department.
Main duties of the job You will use your experience to ensure a high standard of evidence-based care is consistently delivered to patients while managing a department that is safe, effective, caring, responsive, well-led, and meets statutory and legislative requirements.
You will have the ability to manage, motivate, support, and develop staff in addition to possessing commercial awareness. Management experience is required as there is a need to balance the provision of quality care while maintaining a business focus.
Though we offer private healthcare services, HMT St Hugh's works in collaboration with the NHS to ensure that all communities have access to excellent quality modern healthcare services.
About us At HMT, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing expert, patient-centred care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
For over 130 years, HMT St Hugh's Hospital has been providing affordable healthcare to the communities in Grimsby. HMT St Hugh's, along with their sister hospital HMT Sancta Maria in Swansea, has a mission to provide safe, high-quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of their patients.
You’ll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.
Our benefits include:
Competitive pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employer pension contribution
Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health provision, and Mental Health First Aiders
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Continuous learning
Flexible working options
27 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank holidays)
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Job responsibilities Clinical
Ensure the highest standard of evidence-based care is delivered to all patients and their families.
Act as patient advocate, ensuring privacy, dignity, and confidentiality are met.
Ensure a high standard of infection control and the prevention of all avoidable healthcare-associated infections.
Maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
Undertake imaging tasks in compliance with HMT IR(ME)R procedures and Local Rules, in line with governmental and departmental protocols.
Advise as an expert in imaging technique, radiation safety, and patient care.
Check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
Assess patients, plan and implement examination procedures within specialty.
Operate equipment, assess patients' needs, and adapt and modify radiographic techniques according to the patient's condition.
Evaluate resultant images for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
Organize facilities for carrying out routine and specialist investigations. Lead and supervise radiographic and support staff in the preparation of those sessions.
Oversee, plan, and implement the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure compliance within regulatory standards.
Participate in the provision of an 'Out of Hours' on-call service, to support full 7-day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
Be familiar with, understand, and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led, defining and arranging safe systems of work.
Undertake local reporting systems for patient and staff safety incidents compliant with legislation for Ulysses reporting.
Provide expert training in specialist equipment and give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, student radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, and trainee radiologists.
Timely manage the shift rota and all other 'Out of Hours' and 'On call' rosters, in line with departmental requirements.
Deal with day-to-day queries generated by patients and staff.
Supervise and liaise with staff for radiological appointments; and where indicated involving referrers and radiologists; and adapting standard bookings for patient-specific conditions.
Assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording.
Record patient dosimetry in compliance with local requirements for dose reference levels.
Communication
Communicate with and provide support for patients, relatives, carers, and visitors.
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care.
Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be sensitive due to pressures of work or where the patient's condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance.
Work closely with the consultants for the achievement of effective patient management ensuring that individual consultant care protocols are followed.
Ensure patient records are accurately maintained and completed to a high standard.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients' records at all times.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents appropriately and complete a Datix in accordance with HMT policy.
Actively support equality and value diversity.
Managerial
Efficiently manage the Radiology department, ensuring that resources are used effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Monitor and ensure patient satisfaction and be proactive in managing any issues that are identified.
Ensure the Radiology department is compliant with IR(ME)R and IRR17 and other statutory legislation through working closely with advisory bodies.
Ensure that all policies, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions that relate to the Radiology department are regularly reviewed and updated as required.
Participate in the setting of standards and agree clinical audit topics with the Head of Clinical Services.
Discuss and promote innovations that will improve patient care.
Be responsible for maintaining the safe custody of all medications, ensuring that all related policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
Attend key meetings as required.
Locally manage absence/sickness of any member of staff in the department/area, according to Trust Policy.
Be responsible for monitoring targeted activity compliance within specific area/department.
Liaise with System providers to update, amend, and rectify data collected department-wide.
Develop, monitor, and maintain standards of care in accordance with HMT policies, guidelines, protocols, and professional regulations.
Manage staff working within the clinical specialty including appraisal, rotas, recruitment & selection, and supervise students and trainees.
Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an appropriate area, assessing and managing workflow to utilise available resources.
Collaborate with management teams to develop/modernise service delivery, analysing service provision, service needs, and development needs.
Lead the Radiology department to excellent standards as set out within the KLOE of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Assist the Head of Clinical Services with implementing any new service development or initiative that affects the departments.
Ensure that Customer Care standards are adhered to, in accordance with the Customer Care Policy.
Assist the Head of Clinical Services with investigating incidents, accidents, concerns, near-misses, nonconformities, and complaints.
Ensure that all objectives and any actions identified for the department are agreed with the Head of Clinical Services and documented, implemented, and reviewed on a timely basis.
Be responsible for the ordering of all supplies.
Ensure that equipment in the Department is regularly maintained and repaired or replaced on a timely basis.
Complete activity figures and regular returns as required by the organisation.
Identify and discuss with the Head of Clinical Services any potential areas for developing the service or for maximising financial opportunities.
Identify risks, carry out risk assessments, and ensure the departmental risk register is regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
Report to the Head of Clinical Services any issue of significance or concern.
Effectively manage the service and work closely with the Head of Clinical Services in order to meet the financial targets for the Radiology department and service.
Ensure that stock levels are adequate and controlled.
Be involved in the preparation of the Radiology service budget and be conversant with the monthly departmental performance reviews.
Person Specification Communication
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets.
Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working.
Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information.
Experience of use of a medical software package.
Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills.
Ability to think strategically; experience of presenting information to a wider audience.
Qualifications
HCPC registered.
BSc Radiography or equivalent.
Evidence of CPD.
Completion of training/development programmes (relevant to role).
Teaching/Mentoring experience and/or qualification.
Skills
Flexible approach.
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
Ability to use initiative and make decisions.
Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.
Effective leadership skills.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the role.
Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice, and self-development.
Experience
Post-graduate experience in Radiography.
Ability to successfully manage people and change.
Experience of conflict management.
Experience of working with patient groups.
3 years post-registration experience.
Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care.
Experience in different areas of MRI.
Professional clinical experience in a specialised modality.
Knowledge of budgets/financial control.
Experience of working in private healthcare.
Knowledge
Significant, relevant, clinical experience at senior level.
Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards.
Forward thinking, innovative.
Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities.
Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.
Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service.
Knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging.
Experience of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.
Understanding of the regulatory requirements and broader policy issues in the independent health sector.
Understanding of the objectives and challenges in delivering services within the independent sector.
First line manager training, e.g. Review/appraisal, sickness monitoring.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Main duties of the job You will use your experience to ensure a high standard of evidence-based care is consistently delivered to patients while managing a department that is safe, effective, caring, responsive, well-led, and meets statutory and legislative requirements.
You will have the ability to manage, motivate, support, and develop staff in addition to possessing commercial awareness. Management experience is required as there is a need to balance the provision of quality care while maintaining a business focus.
Though we offer private healthcare services, HMT St Hugh's works in collaboration with the NHS to ensure that all communities have access to excellent quality modern healthcare services.
About us At HMT, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing expert, patient-centred care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
For over 130 years, HMT St Hugh's Hospital has been providing affordable healthcare to the communities in Grimsby. HMT St Hugh's, along with their sister hospital HMT Sancta Maria in Swansea, has a mission to provide safe, high-quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of their patients.
You’ll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.
Our benefits include:
Competitive pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employer pension contribution
Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health provision, and Mental Health First Aiders
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Continuous learning
Flexible working options
27 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank holidays)
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Job responsibilities Clinical
Ensure the highest standard of evidence-based care is delivered to all patients and their families.
Act as patient advocate, ensuring privacy, dignity, and confidentiality are met.
Ensure a high standard of infection control and the prevention of all avoidable healthcare-associated infections.
Maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
Undertake imaging tasks in compliance with HMT IR(ME)R procedures and Local Rules, in line with governmental and departmental protocols.
Advise as an expert in imaging technique, radiation safety, and patient care.
Check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
Assess patients, plan and implement examination procedures within specialty.
Operate equipment, assess patients' needs, and adapt and modify radiographic techniques according to the patient's condition.
Evaluate resultant images for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
Organize facilities for carrying out routine and specialist investigations. Lead and supervise radiographic and support staff in the preparation of those sessions.
Oversee, plan, and implement the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure compliance within regulatory standards.
Participate in the provision of an 'Out of Hours' on-call service, to support full 7-day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
Be familiar with, understand, and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led, defining and arranging safe systems of work.
Undertake local reporting systems for patient and staff safety incidents compliant with legislation for Ulysses reporting.
Provide expert training in specialist equipment and give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, student radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, and trainee radiologists.
Timely manage the shift rota and all other 'Out of Hours' and 'On call' rosters, in line with departmental requirements.
Deal with day-to-day queries generated by patients and staff.
Supervise and liaise with staff for radiological appointments; and where indicated involving referrers and radiologists; and adapting standard bookings for patient-specific conditions.
Assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording.
Record patient dosimetry in compliance with local requirements for dose reference levels.
Communication
Communicate with and provide support for patients, relatives, carers, and visitors.
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care.
Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be sensitive due to pressures of work or where the patient's condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance.
Work closely with the consultants for the achievement of effective patient management ensuring that individual consultant care protocols are followed.
Ensure patient records are accurately maintained and completed to a high standard.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients' records at all times.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents appropriately and complete a Datix in accordance with HMT policy.
Actively support equality and value diversity.
Managerial
Efficiently manage the Radiology department, ensuring that resources are used effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Monitor and ensure patient satisfaction and be proactive in managing any issues that are identified.
Ensure the Radiology department is compliant with IR(ME)R and IRR17 and other statutory legislation through working closely with advisory bodies.
Ensure that all policies, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions that relate to the Radiology department are regularly reviewed and updated as required.
Participate in the setting of standards and agree clinical audit topics with the Head of Clinical Services.
Discuss and promote innovations that will improve patient care.
Be responsible for maintaining the safe custody of all medications, ensuring that all related policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
Attend key meetings as required.
Locally manage absence/sickness of any member of staff in the department/area, according to Trust Policy.
Be responsible for monitoring targeted activity compliance within specific area/department.
Liaise with System providers to update, amend, and rectify data collected department-wide.
Develop, monitor, and maintain standards of care in accordance with HMT policies, guidelines, protocols, and professional regulations.
Manage staff working within the clinical specialty including appraisal, rotas, recruitment & selection, and supervise students and trainees.
Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an appropriate area, assessing and managing workflow to utilise available resources.
Collaborate with management teams to develop/modernise service delivery, analysing service provision, service needs, and development needs.
Lead the Radiology department to excellent standards as set out within the KLOE of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Assist the Head of Clinical Services with implementing any new service development or initiative that affects the departments.
Ensure that Customer Care standards are adhered to, in accordance with the Customer Care Policy.
Assist the Head of Clinical Services with investigating incidents, accidents, concerns, near-misses, nonconformities, and complaints.
Ensure that all objectives and any actions identified for the department are agreed with the Head of Clinical Services and documented, implemented, and reviewed on a timely basis.
Be responsible for the ordering of all supplies.
Ensure that equipment in the Department is regularly maintained and repaired or replaced on a timely basis.
Complete activity figures and regular returns as required by the organisation.
Identify and discuss with the Head of Clinical Services any potential areas for developing the service or for maximising financial opportunities.
Identify risks, carry out risk assessments, and ensure the departmental risk register is regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
Report to the Head of Clinical Services any issue of significance or concern.
Effectively manage the service and work closely with the Head of Clinical Services in order to meet the financial targets for the Radiology department and service.
Ensure that stock levels are adequate and controlled.
Be involved in the preparation of the Radiology service budget and be conversant with the monthly departmental performance reviews.
Person Specification Communication
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets.
Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working.
Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information.
Experience of use of a medical software package.
Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills.
Ability to think strategically; experience of presenting information to a wider audience.
Qualifications
HCPC registered.
BSc Radiography or equivalent.
Evidence of CPD.
Completion of training/development programmes (relevant to role).
Teaching/Mentoring experience and/or qualification.
Skills
Flexible approach.
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
Ability to use initiative and make decisions.
Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.
Effective leadership skills.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the role.
Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice, and self-development.
Experience
Post-graduate experience in Radiography.
Ability to successfully manage people and change.
Experience of conflict management.
Experience of working with patient groups.
3 years post-registration experience.
Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care.
Experience in different areas of MRI.
Professional clinical experience in a specialised modality.
Knowledge of budgets/financial control.
Experience of working in private healthcare.
Knowledge
Significant, relevant, clinical experience at senior level.
Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards.
Forward thinking, innovative.
Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities.
Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.
Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service.
Knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging.
Experience of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.
Understanding of the regulatory requirements and broader policy issues in the independent health sector.
Understanding of the objectives and challenges in delivering services within the independent sector.
First line manager training, e.g. Review/appraisal, sickness monitoring.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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