Uhwah Radiography Services Manager

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Radiography Services Manager 1 will:

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership resulting in the delivery of an effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred radiographic service.
• Lead in the management of the radiography service.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU https://coru.ie/files-recognition/standards-of-proficiency-for-radiographers-radiation-therapists.pdf
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments, and promote modern standards of clinical care in service delivery.
• Be accountable for monitoring and evaluating the quality of the Imaging Service provided, including radiographic technique/technical aspects and customer service.
• Maintain a quality assurance programme for the department.
• Participate in and co-operate with any internal or external evaluation of the service, including performance review and external audit.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines. Ensure adherence to codes and guidelines relating to professional practice.
• Liaise with other departments and disciplines in maximising the service user experience.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with appropriate statutory, professional and voluntary organisations responsible for and/or participating in health care.
• Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in the development of the service. Keep staff briefed on developments.
• Attend meetings as required, including multi-disciplinary clinical meetings.

Education and Training

The Radiography Services Manager 1 will:

• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice.
• Identify the training needs of staff and facilitate their professional development.
• Participate in the recruitment, training and supervision of radiography staff.
• Engage in performance management with staff, providing support and mentoring as required.
• Be responsible, in partnership with local General Management for the practice education of student Radiographers through provision of placements and through support for Radiographers who are practice educators within their departments.

Health & Safety

The Radiography Services Manager 1 will:

• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
• Ensure that policies and legislation on radiation safety are understood by staff and complied with.
• Assist with investigations and take appropriate action in accordance with policies relating to, for example, complaints, accidents and incidents.
• Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare system, by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
• Investigate and take appropriate action regarding complaints, accidents and incidents.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply for the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National standards for the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards.
• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health care.

Managerial Responsibilities

The Radiography Services Manager 1 will:

• Contribute towards the strategic planning and lead on the co-ordination of the unit with regard to work rotas, patient scheduling, allocation of work, assignment of areas of responsibility and redeployment of staff when appropriate. Ensure the optimum and effective use of staff through efficient rostering, skill / grade mix planning and workload measurement.
• Maintain appropriate staff records including attendance, ensuring that the relevant HR and financial procedures are adhered to. Implement grievance and disciplinary procedures as required.
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect. Create and promote healthy working relationships.
• Contribute to departmental financial planning and ensure that appropriate budgetary control procedures are implemented.
• Identify potential for effectively saving through improved practices and innovation.
• Ensure provision of accurate monthly performance and activity information to the Management Team.
• Advice on equipment selection, purchase, replacement and upgrading when required and maintain up-to-date knowledge on new developments.
• Monitor and record equipment performance to include routine service, maintenance, malfunctions and downtime.
• Supervise, in co-ordination with the Supplies Department, the custody and stock level of all materials held in the department and the delegation of these duties to appropriate staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Ensure compliance with Freedom of Information GDPR legislation.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to them from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.