Community Diagnostic Centre Lead Radiographer, Stourbridge

Cobalt Sky Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Diagnostic Centre Lead Radiographer to oversee the delivery of CT and MRI scanning services. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to maintain clinical governance and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will split their time between clinical duties and administrative responsibilities, contributing to staff development and quality control. With a commitment to high standards and patient care, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital healthcare service. Flexible working arrangements are available for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Radiography or equivalent HCPC recognised qualification required.
• Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high quality CT and MRI services at the Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality standards, and risk management.

Skills

CT Scanning

MRI Scanning

Clinical Governance

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Staff Development

Education

Degree in Radiography

HCPC Recognised Qualification

College of Radiography IV Cannulation Certificate

Job description

Community Diagnostic Centre Lead Radiographer, Stourbridge

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Job Summary
Based at Corbett Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), you will be responsible for the safe delivery of a CT and MRI scanning service representing the Charity in accordance with strategic objectives and contractual requirements.

You will engage with all stakeholders to ensure an integrated clinical service is maintained in regard to workforce, clinical governance, health and safety, IRMER compliance, and risk management.

There is a clinical lead radiographer commitment with this post undertaking both CT and MRI scanning sessions at the CDC and an administrative role supporting health and safety, CQC, QSI, and ISO accreditations. (Approx 75% clinical to 25% administrative split)

This role is considered full time based on 37.5 hours per week and worked across four days, between Mon-Fri to ensure the Lead Radiographer is available during the week. Flexible working opportunities are available at Cobalt and part-time contracts may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Main Duties of the Job

We are offering an experienced radiographer the opportunity to lead and deliver high quality and safe CT and MRI services on behalf of the Charity working closely with the Trust at the Corbett Hospital CDC, which is a key service for the Charity. You will have an excellent knowledge of clinical services and governance, including health and safety. There will be a strong desire to support the development of staff and students, particularly cross-sectional staff education programmes with the objective to implement an integrated and effective workforce.

Job Responsibilities

Job Title: Community Diagnostic Centre Lead Radiographer
Main Place of Work: Corbett Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), Stourbridge, West Midlands, UK
Responsible to: CT and PET/CT Manager. MRI Mobile Superintendent (CT and MRI Dual line management)
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health

Job Purpose: Responsible for the organisation of the day-to-day services at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). Promote and ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with departmental local rules, systems of work, operational policy and procedures, health and safety, and risk management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain a positive partnership with NHS Trust and other stakeholders on behalf of Cobalt.
• Lead for quality standards including QSI (Quality Standard for Imaging) and ISO accreditations at the Imaging Centre.
• Assist the Director of Clinical Operations in carrying out their legal duties as registered CQC (Care Quality Commission) Manager for the unit.
• Support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
• Be the responsible Radiation Protections Supervisor (RPS) in their area of work, and support/provide guidance to junior staff members.
• Ensure the Centre is operated to the highest level of clinical and operational governance.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams in area of work and respond to clinical requests from Consultant Radiologists.
• Responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
• Develop and implement quality control programmes in liaison with medical physics department and perform daily quality control system checks.
• Responsible for all staff induction training at the location, IRMER and MRI safety awareness training, cannulation and administration of contrast agents.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Radiography or equivalent HCPC Recognised qualification.
• Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council.
• College of Radiography IV Cannulation Certificate or equivalent.

Salary: Depending on experience £48,500 - £52,500pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B0307-CDCMarch25
Job locations: Corbett Hospital, Stourbridge, DY8 4JB