Deputy Lead - Medical imaging
Job Description
Job summary
Exciting opportunity for the individual who wants to join Moorfields Eye Hospital. We are currently looking for a self-motivated, pro-active individual with both excellent time management and organisational skills to join our Medical imaging team as an OVS Lead for Medical Imaging Department.
As OVS Lead, you will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with both excellent time management and organisational skills. You will be responsible for the management of the medical imaging team to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Moorfields' including the Trust's satellite and Virtual Clinics, Private Patients and Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC).
The role encompasses supporting junior staff to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service. The post-holder will act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of, excellence, equity and kindness.
As a leader you will work both clinically and managerially to undertake day to day supervision of the team working with the Head of Department to ensure safe staffing across all sites.
Main duties of the job
To provide senior leadership to the Medical Imaging at City Road and other sites ensuring patients receive quality care and receive an efficient service during any stage of their care.
To provide advanced knowledge and to be highly skilled in the full range of routine and specialised imaging techniques, with expert knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and diseases in order to guide and support the Medical Imaging team.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job responsibilities
To lead, manage and motivate imaging staff, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance.
To provide professional and personal support and assistance to all staff within the department.
To work with the Head of Imaging & Ultrasound to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective imaging care.
To troubleshoot and escalate any capacity and demand concerns to Head of Imaging & Ultrasound.
To liaise and work collaboratively with other stakeholders to effectively manage the day to day running of Service.
To ensure people management is effectively managed and in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, seeking advice and support as necessary.
To undertake annual staff appraisals, ensuring completion of appropriate documentation and identification of development needs, in line with Trust Policy & Procedures.
To promote a positive and effective working environment by always motivating and communicating with staff through huddles and monthly staff meetings.
To organise and manage the rosters for the Medical imaging department including the adult and paediatric medical photography, and ultrasound teams ensuring there is sufficient staff allocation at all responsible sites.
To be highly skilled in the full range of routine and specialised imaging techniques, with expert knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and diseases. Able to perform a range of clinical, diagnostic, and imaging examinations including:
Retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.
Slit lamp imaging of anterior segment of the eye using tropical stains.
Clinical imaging of the external eye and Ocular Adnexa.
OCT Imaging.
Anterior Segment Photography.
Please refer to JD for more detail.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience degree relevant to Medical Imaging
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
Desirable
- A management qualification e.g. DMA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years' experience of performing the range of diagnostics in medical imaging
- A minimum of 2 years' experience of supervising staff including the use of HR policies and procedure
- Experience of e-procurement
- Experience of working autonomously in a busy clinic environment
Desirable
- Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient Data Systems
- Experience of managing e-rostering
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
- Prioritisation & time management
- Excellent oral and written communication
- In-depth knowledge of ophthalmic technologies and pathologies
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer's website
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
