Job summary
Come and join a forward thinking Nationally recognised Specialist Centre, providing excellent healthcare for women, babies and their families. In addition to our core Obstetrics, Maternity, Neonatal and Gynaecology services we have recently established a CT and MRI service as part of the Crown Street Community Diagnostic Centre.This is an exciting development and provides CT and MRI to the region as well as to the Women and babies at LWH.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous CT/ MRI experience to take the next step in their career. The Imaging Department is a forward thinking and friendly team specialising in general x-ray, fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI and CT.
The Lead Radiographer for CT/ MRI will provide leadership, direction and clinical expertise to the Imaging service. We have a team of specialist sonographers and radiographer's providing X-Ray and Ultrasound and we are looking to expand our service significantly.
The Lead CT/ MRI Radiographer will support the Imaging Services Manager in providing strategic and operational support, transforming the cross sectional imaging service and leading the Department into a new era as part of the Crown Street Community Diagnostic Centre.
Main duties of the job
Overview of Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead on the clinical standards of care for diagnostic service within radiology, CT, and MRI.
- Deliver high quality clinical services in line with the clinical services strategy, supporting and delivering improvements in patient care and patient satisfaction
- Ensure delivery against all quality and performance targets.
- Line Manage Radiographers and promote a culture of compassionate leadership, promoting positive team working and engagement from staff and patients.
- Provide clinical leadership in Imaging practice and develop for all professionals to facilitate an effective high quality and evidence based service to enhance patient care.
- Facilitate Ultrasound & Imaging CRN portfolio based clinical research/ audit and initiate/implement evidence based practice.
- Leading the Clinical Governance agenda, influencing the delivery of patient care within Imaging.
- They will also act as Deputy to the Imaging Services Manager as required.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose and Summary:
The Lead Radiographer will
- Have a hybrid role with clinical and managerial responsibilities.
- Be involved in the co-ordination, delivery and development of radiography services within national standards at LWH
- Provide clear clinical leadership for the day to day organisation of the radiography service in accordance with professional and departmental protocols.
- Communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary teams at LWH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose and Summary:
The Lead Radiographer will
- Have a hybrid role with clinical and managerial responsibilities.
- Be involved in the co-ordination, delivery and development of radiography services within national standards at LWH
- Provide clear clinical leadership for the day to day organisation of the radiography service in accordance with professional and departmental protocols.
- Communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary teams at LWH
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures, with broad experience in MRI and CT techniques and to have coordinated the services in a senior capacity
- Evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role
- IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
- An awareness of general issues facing NHS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to train / mentor staff
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good time management
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Able to present oral and written information effectively
- Leadership experience and the ability to work effectively in a large and diverse team
Desirable
- Research
- Audit
- Experience of undertaking research and / or clinical audit
- Experience in advanced image-guidance applications, e.g. CBCT, needle guidance, fusion
- Experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Significant clinical experience in Radiography including CT and MRI with specialist cross sectional knowledge and experience
- Management or leadership experience
- Supervision and training of less experienced radiographers and radiography students
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Radiography, Leadership and Management, or Teaching (or working towards)
- College of Radiographers accredited Advanced Practitioner (or working towards)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Demonstrate positive attitude
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to lead, support and motivate other members of the team
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
- Able to wear radiation protective equipment for long periods
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures, with broad experience in MRI and CT techniques and to have coordinated the services in a senior capacity
- Evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role
- IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
- An awareness of general issues facing NHS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to train / mentor staff
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good time management
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Able to present oral and written information effectively
- Leadership experience and the ability to work effectively in a large and diverse team
Desirable
- Research
- Audit
- Experience of undertaking research and / or clinical audit
- Experience in advanced image-guidance applications, e.g. CBCT, needle guidance, fusion
- Experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Significant clinical experience in Radiography including CT and MRI with specialist cross sectional knowledge and experience
- Management or leadership experience
- Supervision and training of less experienced radiographers and radiography students
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Radiography, Leadership and Management, or Teaching (or working towards)
- College of Radiographers accredited Advanced Practitioner (or working towards)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Demonstrate positive attitude
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to lead, support and motivate other members of the team
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
- Able to wear radiation protective equipment for long periods
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).
