Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview Of Role
Senior leadership, responsibility, and accountability for the strategic and operational management of the Radiology Department. Ensuring delivery of an effective and efficient patient-centered radiology service.
General Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Drive continuous service and department growth by managing patient referral pathways and establishing safe patient pathways from multiple sources (Private & Public).
* Oversee and ensure compliance with the Radiation Safety Program, meeting legislative responsibilities and preparing for inspections by regulatory and accreditation bodies.
* Own the strategic development of Radiology Capital Projects, including future department build-out, design, business case, and ROI analysis related to modalities post-MRI installation.
* Lead equipment selection, procurement, replacement, and upgrades, overseeing management programs and service level agreements to meet clinical, business, and legislative needs.
* Monitor clinical and business KPIs and audit programs to ensure best-in-class, safe radiology services, identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Lead and influence the Consultant Radiology Group, facilitating their involvement in operations and managing their activity.
* Oversee the new CT Service, including operational support and periodic reviews.
* Support the planning and implementation of the Electronic Healthcare Record project with the implementation team.
* Integrate the radiology clerical/admin functions into the department, reviewing processes to streamline patient pathways.
Financial/Commercial Acumen
* Lead radiology business planning, capital projects, and modality expansion, identifying revenue growth opportunities.
* Manage contracts and negotiations related to MRI, CT, tenders, and SLAs, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial procedures.
People
* Develop strategic workforce plans to meet current and future service needs, fostering a flexible and progressive team.
* Provide leadership to ensure high service standards and staff development, including training and succession planning.
* Conduct staff performance reviews and set goals aligned with departmental needs.
Qualifications & Experience
* Full-time work (35 hrs)
* BSc in Radiography or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years as RSM
* Postgraduate qualification in Leadership/Management (desirable)
* CORU registration
* Experience with complex inpatient and high-volume outpatient radiology services (desirable)
Equal Opportunity Statement And Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive rewards program, including competitive pay, benefits such as paid parental leave, pension, life insurance, critical illness cover, and opportunities for career development and work-life balance.
About UPMC
UPMC is a leading multinational academic medical center based in Pittsburgh, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. It is dedicated to innovative, people-focused healthcare, research, and education, with operations globally including Ireland where it has established high-quality healthcare services since 2006.
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