Job summary
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
This post is only open for applications from individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Organisations within scope are as follows:
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Band 8a: £57,528 - £64,750
Full time: 37.5 hours
Permanent contract
Are you an experienced Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging and leadership? Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking aSuperintendent Radiographerto lead our Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Imaging services across Portsmouth and Southeast Hampshire.
About the Role
As Superintendent Radiographer, you will:
- Take responsibility for all clinical aspects of breast screening and symptomatic imaging services.
- Provide leadership and management expertise to deliver an efficient, high-quality service.
- Work closely with the Breast Screening Director and Programme Manager to plan the strategic direction of the Breast Imaging Service.
- Ensure compliance with national targets and NHS Breast Screening Programme standards.
- Manage a shared budget of circa £2m and lead a team of radiographers, assistant practitioners, and support staff.
About us
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Essential:
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate award in Breast Imaging
- Significant post-graduate radiography experience
- Proven supervisory/management experience
Desirable:
- Management qualification
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
You will need excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex services and inspire your team. Knowledge of IR(ME)R regulations and experience in quality assurance and service planning are essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
- Access to leadership development through our internal programmes.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing development.
- Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation.
Apply Today
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on breast imaging services, wed love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact Alice.Warren2@nhs,net or janine.Hatch1@nhs.net
Please refer to the Job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Essential:
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate award in Breast Imaging
- Significant post-graduate radiography experience
- Proven supervisory/management experience
Desirable:
- Management qualification
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
You will need excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex services and inspire your team. Knowledge of IR(ME)R regulations and experience in quality assurance and service planning are essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
- Access to leadership development through our internal programmes.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing development.
- Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation.
Apply Today
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on breast imaging services, wed love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact Alice.Warren2@nhs,net or janine.Hatch1@nhs.net
Please refer to the Job description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Hold a post graduate award in Breast Imaging
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in Radiography
- Significant supervisory/management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Literacy, Numeracy and keyboard skills
- Computer Literacy e.g. use of email, internet, on-line diary
- Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R.
- Ability to problem solve
- Have the ability to alter technique to ensure the highest standard and quality is maintained.
- Ability to gather data and compile information and prepare reports
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short, medium and long-range goals
- Critical appraisal skills
- Organisational & prioritising skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Speed and accuracy
- Good attention to detail
- Presentation Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Hold a post graduate award in Breast Imaging
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in Radiography
- Significant supervisory/management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Literacy, Numeracy and keyboard skills
- Computer Literacy e.g. use of email, internet, on-line diary
- Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R.
- Ability to problem solve
- Have the ability to alter technique to ensure the highest standard and quality is maintained.
- Ability to gather data and compile information and prepare reports
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short, medium and long-range goals
- Critical appraisal skills
- Organisational & prioritising skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Speed and accuracy
- Good attention to detail
- Presentation Skills
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).
