Radiotherapy Operations Manager - UPMC Cork / Bons Secours Radiotherapy Location: Radiotherapy Centre Cork
Job type: Permanent
Overview of Role: The Radiotherapy Operations Manager Radiation Oncology will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Radiation Oncology Department located in the Bon Secours Radiotherapy Centre Cork (in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre). Responsibilities include the management of clinical operations, quality management, regulatory affairs, continuing education, and financial responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage opportunities to improve patient safety and will participate in projects and programs designed to reduce errors, improve processes, and to create a culture of continuous quality improvement resulting in an exceptional patient experience. Reports To: Director of Oncology, UPMC Ireland
Accountable To: The Board of Cork Radiation Oncology Services.
Liaises With: All managers and staff.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Operations Management
Coordinates the operations of the Radiation Oncology Department.
Through positive leadership techniques, influences and oversees all staff both clinical and non-clinical.
Ensures adequate personnel coverage to meet volume demands and adjusts schedules as necessary in order to ensure patient safety standards.
Develops/Implements/Administers network policies and procedures to standardize quality patient care.
Produces high quality work in a timely fashion to meet established deadlines. Work is accurate and substantiated by fact.
Provides effective financial oversight by balancing expenses against budget.Quality Assurance/CQI Program Management
Prioritizes patient safety at all times.
Oversees the department QA program and establishes meaningful, measurable QA programs to meet regulatory demands.
Oversees departmental CQI Activities. Conducts CQI meetings, sets goals and objectives for improvement, and measures results. Results are documented using UPMC standards.Regulatory Affairs Management
Coordinates the regulatory compliance activities and maintains continuous departmental readiness for inspections and surveys.
Acts as a liaison to Radiation Protection Officer, medical physicists, medical director and coordinates safety compliance program.Continuing Education Management
Assesses learning needs of staff utilizing surveys, QA Program Results, advice from Radiation Oncologists, and new processes and procedures.
Implements or coordinates training programs to meet the needs of the staff.Business Responsibilities
Supervises and oversees site budget, including operational and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director of Oncology.
Monitors and analyses financial performance, including profitability and volume metrics. Implements appropriate changes to increase efficiencies, enhance revenue, and control expenses.Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy, Healthcare administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's Degree and Radiation Therapy experience preferred.
Experience: Must have at least 3-6 years appropriate post qualification experience of progressive management.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits: UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation: Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits: Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities: Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC:
A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny.
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