Superintendent Radiographer

Superintendent Radiographer – MRI Outpatients

Location: London, The Harley Street Campus

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time hours 37.5hrs (5 shifts per week between the hours of 07:30 and 20:00), with on-call requirements.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on skills & experience

We are looking for an exceptional clinical leader to join our Imaging leadership team. The successful post holder will undertake a major role in the management of all departmental staff, including recruitment & retention, staff appraisals, sickness management, disciplinary matters and support of staff.

They will, when necessary, act as direct line manager with responsibilities for other modalities or for the Radiology department as a whole. This role is jointly responsible for the radiology service across all Harley Street Campus sites and travel between sites will be required.

The post holder will also support Imaging Management in service planning and service development, and align themselves with the department’s, and wider hospital’s goals and values as well as working closely with the MRI Inpatient Superintendent across the Harley Street Campus.

The post holder will be responsible for the MRI scanners at 13-18 and 30-32 Devonshire Street as well as the Institute of Sports, Exercise and Health (3 x 3T and 2 x1.5).

The Department

Rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC, the Harley Street campus in provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients.

The MRI department at The Harley Street Campus consists of nine magnets, 4 x 3.0T and 5 x 1.5T including the latest flagship models from Siemens. Our team of highly skilled radiographers work with leading sub-speciality consultant radiologists to deliver a five-star patient experience in world class facilities. The department can deliver a wide range of exams from relatively routine MSK to extremely complex Cardiac scans. The MRI department alongside other imaging modalities provides one of the most comprehensive Imaging offerings in Private Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities - Superintendent Radiographer – MRI Outpatients

* Ensure the highest quality of care is provided at all times and to provide an effective service as part of the day-to-day operation of the MRI department

* Carry out a full range of MRI scans to a high standard. Ensure high quality imaging is provided to our consultants and liaise with relevant radiologists in striving for image optimisation

* Oversee all aspects of safety to both patients and staff, complete and review risk assessments and local rules for MRI. Lead on the observation and compliance of safety checks, procedures, and policies to ensure a safe imaging environment. Assist in the reporting and investigation of incidents

* Line management responsibilities for MRI radiographers/ cross sectional radiographers

* Provide emotional and professional support to staff

* Be an active part in the Senior Management Team for Imaging, attending SMT meetings and leading the MRI department to support growth. Close working relationship with other superintendents to support the Imaging service as a whole

* Assist with scanner bookings & schedules to ensure correct bookings and optimum capacity available, manage opening times of the scanners in line with service requirements and in liaison with imaging management

* Manage the training of radiographers in the use of the MRI scanners and maintain training within an up-to-date competency framework

* Report to the MRI Non-Ionising Radiation User Group, and Local Radiation Protection Committee to ensure department is compliant with relevant legislation

* Liaise with service engineers and bookings team in response to any equipment faults as well as routine servicing, coordinating possible contingency arrangements as part of business continuity.

* Be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures within the radiology department and ensuring all staff work within these guidelines.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

* HCPC registration

* Degree in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)

* Extensive experience in MRI scanning

* Knowledge of processes and procedures in radiography

* Prior experience at the same level or experience in managing a team

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Superintendent, you’ll be eligible for:

* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

* Group Life Assurance from day one

* Critical illness cover

* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

* Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

* Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

* Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

* Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

* Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.

Superintendent Radiographer – MRI Outpatients