Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and well-motivated Modality Lead CT Radiographer to support the delivery of an inclusive and progressive diagnostic CT imaging service delivering excellence for all, now and for generations to come.
Successful candidates will provide a high-quality service to adults, children and young people using best practice at all times promoting a positive patient and family experience embracing sensitivity to individual patient's needs. We are looking for a like-minded experienced professional to join us and be a part of our team to deliver the transformational change required to achieve our Trust vision to build healthier lives.
The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the care and management of both inpatients and outpatients requiring diagnostic CT procedures in an acute Trust setting. The individual will work closely with other CT Modality Leads and the Imaging Site Managersto promote continued development of the service to deliver a high standard of care and positive patient experience whilst being responsive to the needs of other clinical directorates.
We are committed to providing support for continuous professional development including regular opportunities to undertake post graduate qualifications.
The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation.
Main duties of the job
As the Leader of the CT team, you will deliver high standards of care to your staff and patients. You will also be working to build a service that is progressive and responsive to service needs, while being safe and cost effective. You will also lead by example ensuring a close working relationship within your team.
It is important that you can work autonomously and are able to work flexibly using your clinical and managerial expertise to provide a quality CT service.
You will need to be an experienced radiographer with extensive CT and managerial experience. You will also need to be dynamic, highly driven, motivated to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive vision for the development of new services for patients.
The successful candidate will also be required to maintain their clinical skills to provide a smooth CT service. This post is full time and based at either Heartlands Hospital or split between Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals but there is an expectation to be able to work across site if required.
The CT service is a critical core service for the Trust and operates a 24/7 365 day a year service.
You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and staff. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and Senior management and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through on-going personal and professional development
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography
- Post Graduate Qualification in specialty or equivalent
- Teaching & Mentoring Qualification
- Management Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist/leadership courses/education.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Experience of leading/ managing departmental area.
- At least 3 years post graduate experience of a senior leading role in the daily management of the designated specialty.
- Experience of developing service opportunities, through planning, monitoring, and leading the implementation of successful change management processes.
- Evidence of delivering excellent standards of patient care
- Ability to make independent decisions when appropriate
- Demonstrate Specialist Radiographic knowledge and technique with ability to lead
- All aspects of Radiography/Department practices, and clinical expertise.
- Demonstrates initiative. Ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrate evidence of post registration education and personal development.
- A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
- An understanding and commitment to The Radiographic Code of Practice and HCPC standards.
- The Trust's Vision and Values.
- Staffs Rights and Responsibilities
- Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of IR (ME) R 2017 and associated legislation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to time manage, thinking and planning tactically and creatively, to prioritise appropriate workloads in the face of competing demands
- Ability to manage and plan to deadlines and within resources
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrates diplomacy and ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate
- Good communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Operational/organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident in ability to practice and maintain standards both personally and to oversee those of more junior staff
- Good communication and influencing skills
- Confident, diplomatic, flexible
- Ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
- The ability to work under pressure
- Requirement to work in a similar capacity across other UHB sites if and when required
- Participate in cross site working with the CT Modality Lead when required
- Understanding of relevant legislation and Radiation Regulations
- Positive application of Radiographers Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography
- Post Graduate Qualification in specialty or equivalent
- Teaching & Mentoring Qualification
- Management Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist/leadership courses/education.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Experience of leading/ managing departmental area.
- At least 3 years post graduate experience of a senior leading role in the daily management of the designated specialty.
- Experience of developing service opportunities, through planning, monitoring, and leading the implementation of successful change management processes.
- Evidence of delivering excellent standards of patient care
- Ability to make independent decisions when appropriate
- Demonstrate Specialist Radiographic knowledge and technique with ability to lead
- All aspects of Radiography/Department practices, and clinical expertise.
- Demonstrates initiative. Ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrate evidence of post registration education and personal development.
- A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
- An understanding and commitment to The Radiographic Code of Practice and HCPC standards.
- The Trust's Vision and Values.
- Staffs Rights and Responsibilities
- Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of IR (ME) R 2017 and associated legislation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to time manage, thinking and planning tactically and creatively, to prioritise appropriate workloads in the face of competing demands
- Ability to manage and plan to deadlines and within resources
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrates diplomacy and ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate
- Good communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Operational/organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident in ability to practice and maintain standards both personally and to oversee those of more junior staff
- Good communication and influencing skills
- Confident, diplomatic, flexible
- Ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
- The ability to work under pressure
- Requirement to work in a similar capacity across other UHB sites if and when required
- Participate in cross site working with the CT Modality Lead when required
- Understanding of relevant legislation and Radiation Regulations
- Positive application of Radiographers Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
