Clinical Specialist Lead | Galway | New Opening

Job role:

Medica Group is the market leader in teleradiology and managed radiology services across the UK and Ireland. We are currently seeking a new colleague to join our team and take the lead in establishing and managing our X-ray service at our state-of-the-art facilities in Galway.

With VHI opening a new clinic in Galway, we are looking for a Clinical Specialist to set up, oversee, and lead the X-ray service in collaboration with VHI’s multidisciplinary team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Specialist with team leadership experience seeking an exciting new challenge or for a Senior Radiographer ready to take the next step in their professional career with Medica Ireland.

Who we are:

Medica Ireland is a radiology services provider in Ireland employing over 150 staff members. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals and have patient services in MRI, Ultrasound, CT, DXA and X-Ray.

We are a clinically led, patient-focused organisation with industry experts including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and ICT professionals. Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of traditional radiology bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies, while simultaneously reducing costs for the hospital.

Medica Group still focusing on growing, and the Irish business is doing it constantly. There has never been a better time to get involved in this amazing project!

Key responsibilities

• Act as the lead radiographer and point of contact for X-Ray service and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders

• Manage and provide leadership to the radiographers/locums to ensure quality, consistent work processes and service levels while also ensuring job satisfaction and career development

• Assist the Radiology Services Manager(s) in the managing of any issues that may arise within the clinic and alert them of any potential areas of risk

• Assist and initiate new business opportunities. Facilitate the expansion of the X-Ray including the introduction of new clinical pathways and service delivery options

• Manage operational rosters and address potential gaps within rostering requirements

• Manage the induction of new radiographers to the team and assist in completing ongoing clinical supervision and training programmes

• Be familiar with and perform clinical audit, incident reporting, risk assessments and quality improvement activities when required

Core benefits for you:

🕘 Flexible working

⚖️ A company culture that promotes work-life balance

🌱 Commitment from employers to continued learning and development

💰 Discretionary annual salary review process 

💰 Discretionary annual bonus

🌍 Enhanced holiday allowance

🧠 Access to employee assistance programme

👶 Subsidised family leave

🚲 Cycle to work scheme

🤑 Tax saver scheme

🎉 Social events

⏰ Calm, structured environment with the focus on patient service, with dedicated slots assigned per patient to ensure the best patient experience

👨‍⚕️Rapid access support from Radiologist

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Diagnostic Radiography degree

• Extensive General Radiography experience

Essential skills:

• Member of CORU

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

• An ability to work independently

• Dynamic, highly motivated and dedicated to delivering the highest standards of clinical practice

• Experience in compliance with organisational policies, procedures and protocols including Quality Assurance and Key Performance Indicators

Desirable skills:

• Team Lead experience

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

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