Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the team supporting the opening and running of one of our new community diagnostic centre based at Thurrock Community Hospital site.
Your role, alongside your colleagues, will be to take responsibility for ensuring robust systems are in place for the management and co-ordination of CDC services. Services at the centre will include radiology, phlebotomy, echo-cardiology and ultrasound.
As an integral member of the team, you will provide leadership to the Radiology Admin & Clerical team who will deliver reception services in addition to monitoring of the operational effectiveness of the CDC, contributing to the day to day escalation management as required.
Main duties of the job
Communication with senior operational management team regarding the services\’ performance and trends as measured against communicated standards.
Responsible for maintaining the Trust\’s good relationships with external agencies including GP\’s and other referrers.
Escalate appropriate the needs of the Community Diagnostic Centre services to facilitate efficient service flow.
Provide the final escalation point for staff dealing with distressed and upset patients following Radiology experiences. Provide advice and guidance to junior staff in the management of such contacts.
Use a variety of approaches in liaising with users and clients to gain the best outcome for the service in line with objectives. Maybe required to communicate unwelcome information to distressed patients / their families.
Responsible for disseminating data / information to Senior Management Team which may influence decision making.
About Us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
309-CSS-BA-9558
Job locations
Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre
Long Lane
Grays
RM16 2PX
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please review the Job Description attached, we would welcome your application – should you have any queries about this new and exciting role, please address them as below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Degree in Admin / Project Management or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate study
Knowledge Essential
- Advance use of microsoft applications
- Use and application of bespoke databases / software
- Knowledge and understanding of delivering customer service
- Ability to report, develop and deliver activity data
Desirable
- Project Management
Experience Essential
- Engagement with multi-disciplinary professional groups
- Experience of leading and managing / supervising a team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre
Long Lane
Grays
RM16 2PX
Employer\’s website
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Contact Detail:
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Recruiting Team