Job summary
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist CT service providing training, advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
The post holder will be responsible for the management and team leadership of the CT service with responsibility for organising workload and staffing in that area.
The post holder will ensure operational standards are met to ensure effective and progressive service delivery. Effective communication with other modality leads is essential to ensure staffing levels are managed appropriately ensuring a safe, efficient and responsive service.
Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Main duties of the job
*Provide a specialist CT clinical service and advice in a variety of clinical settings and disciplines for staff, patients, their families and careers, effectively liaising with multidisciplinary colleagues.
*Work autonomously as an expert practitioner within the specialty, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care. Maintain up to date clinical competence and the highest professional standards.
*Practice within a risk-benefit framework, having regard to the biological effects of radiation and IR(ME)R legislation.
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 CT Colonography
- Teaching & Mentoring Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist/leadership courses/education.
- Working towards MSc Level Qualification
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 17 and associated legislation.
- Evidence of advanced practice within CT
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.
- Participate in 7 day (Mon -- Sun) including overnight shifts, weekends and bank holidays Imaging
- Requirement to work in a similar capacity across other UHB sites when required
- Participate in cross site working 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 CT Colonography
- Teaching & Mentoring Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist/leadership courses/education.
- Working towards MSc Level Qualification
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 17 and associated legislation.
- Evidence of advanced practice within CT
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.
- Participate in 7 day (Mon -- Sun) including overnight shifts, weekends and bank holidays Imaging
- Requirement to work in a similar capacity across other UHB sites when required
- Participate in cross site working 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).
