Job summary
To assist in managing on an operational level the radiographic activity of the South West London Breast Screening Service (SWLBSS), including six static sites across South West London and the symptomatic breast imaging service at St Georges Hospital. To undertake the day to day management, raising concerns to the Superintendent Radiographer,within budgetary and financial constraints and to lead in the absence of the Superintendent.
ou must hold the Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography. We are housed in a purpose built facility, providing a light, modern environment from which to deliver a fully digital service.Due to the nature of the work this post is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7(2) (d).
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the Superintendent in the day-to-day delivery of the radiographic activity of the SWLBSS and St Georges symptomatic Breast service ensuring delivery of the service within budgetary and financial constraints and to lead in the absence of the Superintendent.
To be a member of the senior management team and develop the service in conjunction with the Director, Programme Manager and Superintendent through the planning and procurement of specialist equipment and staff, including service improvements through better ways of working.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
This post includes involvement in breast screening clinics at St Georges Hospital and the 6 satellite screening units around South West London along with participation in Assessment and Symptomatic clinics. It is therefore essential that you are able to travel to any of these sites and are resident within reasonable travelling time of both St. George's Hospital and our remote site locations.
The strongest resource we have is the team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled and comprise Radiographer's ,Assistant Practitioners Radiologists, Breast Care nurses and Advanced Practitioners. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and actively encourages involvement in training and audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
- To work as part of the local management team in the delivery of breast screening to South West London and symptomatic breast imaging for St. Georges Healthcare NHS Trust
- Through the effective day to day management of staffing, ensure the smooth running of the service. This will include the reallocation of workload and/or resources as necessary
- Responsible for the day to day management of annual leave and sickness for radiographers, clinic assistants and assistant practitioners in line with Trust policies, raising any staffing issues to the Superintendent. To participate in the staff sickness management procedures as required
- To work closely with the Superintendent in planning and developing the imaging service, identifying quality issues and suggesting ways of improvement.
- To assist the Superintendent in recruitment and selection of radiographic staff
- Provide pastoral care and counselling support to staff and patients to help facilitate good staff morale.
- Responsible for the day to day management of agency and bank staff to ensure efficient delivery of service. To suggest possible staffing levels to Superintendent.
- To carry out staff appraisal on an annual basis and ensure effective CPD is established and monitored.
- To assist the Superintendent in carrying out disciplinary and capability reviews of staff in line with Trust policies.
- To be responsible for the day to day delivery of all Trust and National
initiatives where appropriate and have input into local policies to ensure effective delivery of service.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team to produce multidisciplinary clinical
standards and protocols. Developing clinical protocols as part of the total client pathway.
- To attend management meetings, and provide input for the strategic direction of the service in the absence of the Superintendent.
- To attend Regional Superintendent meetings, and chair monthly team meetings, producing minutes of these meetings as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
- To work as part of the local management team in the delivery of breast screening to South West London and symptomatic breast imaging for St. Georges Healthcare NHS Trust
- Through the effective day to day management of staffing, ensure the smooth running of the service. This will include the reallocation of workload and/or resources as necessary
- Responsible for the day to day management of annual leave and sickness for radiographers, clinic assistants and assistant practitioners in line with Trust policies, raising any staffing issues to the Superintendent. To participate in the staff sickness management procedures as required
- To work closely with the Superintendent in planning and developing the imaging service, identifying quality issues and suggesting ways of improvement.
- To assist the Superintendent in recruitment and selection of radiographic staff
- Provide pastoral care and counselling support to staff and patients to help facilitate good staff morale.
- Responsible for the day to day management of agency and bank staff to ensure efficient delivery of service. To suggest possible staffing levels to Superintendent.
- To carry out staff appraisal on an annual basis and ensure effective CPD is established and monitored.
- To assist the Superintendent in carrying out disciplinary and capability reviews of staff in line with Trust policies.
- To be responsible for the day to day delivery of all Trust and National
initiatives where appropriate and have input into local policies to ensure effective delivery of service.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team to produce multidisciplinary clinical
standards and protocols. Developing clinical protocols as part of the total client pathway.
- To attend management meetings, and provide input for the strategic direction of the service in the absence of the Superintendent.
- To attend Regional Superintendent meetings, and chair monthly team meetings, producing minutes of these meetings as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent) Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration
- MSc level qualification in mammography Postgraduate Masters qualification Health Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years Radiographic work experience with relevant work experience within management or supervision in the health service
- Minimum 3 years experience in mammography
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualification in clinical teaching or equivalent experience
- Qualification in film interpretation or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
- Experience in training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff
- Experience working as a senior member of multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with clinical audit
Desirable
- Working experience of digital imaging modalities and PACs
- Experience of presentation skills to groups of staff & multi disciplinary teams
- Experience in recruitment and selection of staff
- Experience in conducting staff appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills- will need to be able to communicate at various levels.
- Able to present highly complex, sensitive information effectively.
- Compilation, interpretation and analysis of statistical information for aid in service deliverance & development
- Ability & desire to take active role in recruitment & selection of staff
- Good negotiating skills & ability to influence others
- Good team building & motivational skills
- Ability to implement and manage change
Desirable
- Ability to deliver lectures for in-house training needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current policies, legislation affecting service delivery
other
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks under pressure in busy environment
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise workload as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent) Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration
- MSc level qualification in mammography Postgraduate Masters qualification Health Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years Radiographic work experience with relevant work experience within management or supervision in the health service
- Minimum 3 years experience in mammography
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualification in clinical teaching or equivalent experience
- Qualification in film interpretation or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
- Experience in training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff
- Experience working as a senior member of multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with clinical audit
Desirable
- Working experience of digital imaging modalities and PACs
- Experience of presentation skills to groups of staff & multi disciplinary teams
- Experience in recruitment and selection of staff
- Experience in conducting staff appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills- will need to be able to communicate at various levels.
- Able to present highly complex, sensitive information effectively.
- Compilation, interpretation and analysis of statistical information for aid in service deliverance & development
- Ability & desire to take active role in recruitment & selection of staff
- Good negotiating skills & ability to influence others
- Good team building & motivational skills
- Ability to implement and manage change
Desirable
- Ability to deliver lectures for in-house training needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current policies, legislation affecting service delivery
other
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks under pressure in busy environment
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise workload as necessary
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).
