Radiology Supervisor

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES is seeking an experienced radiology department leader in Dubai to oversee medical management services, drive policy development, and ensure high standards of patient care and safety.

You will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, staffing, training, and collaboration with senior teams to secure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience in a radiology/clinical setting.
• Strong budgeting and cost management for department operations.
• Expertise in radiology management, quality and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model professional behavior for radiology staff.
• Develop and implement radiology policies, protocols and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee department budget, procurement, and cost control measures to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Radiology management

Quality and safety

Education & training

Education

BSc in Radiography or Diploma

National License

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Providing skilled professional leadership and act as a role model for section department employees Developing and promoting medical management services that improve patient outcomes- including responsibility for the development of medical management policies protocols initiatives and guidance and implementation of statutory documents Monitor response to identified issues and facilitate resolution through the relevant organizations as required Having accountability for the day-to-day operations of the department Setting up and managing a delegated budget and being involved in the development and implementation of cost improvement schemes through service redesign cash allocation and income generation schemes and ensure that service delivery is managed within financial and budgetary constraints Monitoring the cost of materials and to work with the procurement department in the competitive quotation tendering process to ensure the most cost-effective purchasing of stock Minimizing wastage of materials by appropriate stock allocation just in time ordering and by ensuring good techniques followed by staffs Managing the team including objective setting appraisals training annual leave supervision and reflective practice Ensuring that department staff practice in accordance with going policies and procedures ass applied by NMC healthcare and the facility Being responsible for recruiting staff including training and managing staff in accordance with NMC healthcare policies and procedures This will also include setting a development program targeting the skills of employees Conducting thorough workforce planning exercise assuring adequate and efficient staffing of the various shifts and services and effective allocation of resources throughout the department This will apply to medical and administrative staff allocated in the department Delegating tasks and responsibilities whenever necessary distributing responsibility for operational management of the department allocating and organizing the work of professional and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis Ensuring close collaboration of the service while working with other senior teams of the facility securing best outcomes of patient care

Technical

Providing advises to medical technical staff on appropriate techniques and clinical staff on appropriate imagery interventions Directing and monitory all radiology procedures carried out and step in whenever there is a requirement to do so Providing advice and respond to queries in relation to radiology management across the organization Providing expert advice and leadership for the investigation for radiology-related significant events complaints and queries Manage complex facts or situations requiring analysis interpretation management of conflicting views opinions and comparisons of opinions Ensure systems re in place to respond in a timely and appropriate manner Providing specialist advice to clinical risk management and patient safety initiatives relating to image use Identifying issues of clinical risk within the radiology management services and present relevant reports as appropriate Ensuring all incidents and areas of risk are followed up and risk issues are communicated back to prescribers and or administrators of radiology accordingly

Quality and Safety

Being conversant with the safe methods for handling and using various substances some of which can be toxic or hazardous Being responsible for the safe and competent use of all section department equipment and patient appliances and aids used by patients To ensure that junior staff senior staff and assistants attain all required competency prior to use Ensuring that all equipment defects accidents and complaints are reported immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken in line with the facility health and safety policies Ensuring internal and external quality controls are within the required parameters Enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded Planning and developing policies that guide the management of the service To develop clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation in line with national policy statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information explain procedures clarify orders and communicate status

Continuous Education

Planning and delivering training and education sessions for department staff doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment i e teaching induction peer review case studies and clinical presentations Participating in department programs committees various hospital committees and staff meeting when requested Participating in the orientation and training of new employees Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for the professional and technical development Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures conferences seminars or on-line education sessions Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames BSc in Radiography OR graduate from an accredited Diploma Program (NLT 3 year Syllabus).Graduate from an accredited Radiography program resulting in being awarded a diploma or certificate as a Radiography technologist (NLT 2 years Syllabus).AND current National License.Desired:Master’s in related clinical degree or in healthcare field or management or administration field.NLT 7 years of post graduate experience in a multimodality site/ facility. in an acute care hospital (of which NLT 3 years as a deputy/ senior radiographer or NLT 2 years as a Radiology department manager).Familiar with the latest developments in modern imaging modalities with wide practical experience.Additional requirements :Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure.Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.A supportive and caring disposition.Adaptability and good time management skills.Confidence in dealing with stressful situations.IT competencies.