Job summary
Interventional Radiology Superintendent Radiographer. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 8a Interventional Radiology Superintendent Radiographer to join our friendly and well-supported team. The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and to contribute to an effective and efficient service, delivered through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.
You will be dynamic, highly self-motivated and organised. The Radiology team are friendly and highly skilled with a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and active encouragement to be involved in training and audit.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be experienced in all aspects of Inventional Radiology including specialist knowledge of complex procedures. They will also be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of IR(ME)R along with excellent quality control and assurance knowledge. You will have had previous management experience and have the ability to look after the day-to-day running of a busy department, supporting the operational lead superintendent radiographer with a variety of tasks when necessary.
A requirement of the position is a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with recent NHS experience ideally within an acute setting. Our staff also benefit from the inner London high cost area supplement of 20%.The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development, audit and advanced practice.
About us
Although based at St George's Hospital, you will also oversee the fluoroscopy department at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton. Our staff are exposed to a wide range of different patients and procedures which gives them valuable experience and scope of practice whilst helping us to deliver the best possible care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography or equivalent
- HPCP registered
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
- Post graduate qualification in health management
- Qualification in teaching
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience in the training and development of other staff including students
- Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct
- Experience/ working knowledge of PACS
- Experience of change management/modernisation
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to give and accept direction
- Common sense and ability to problem solve effectively
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues and the development profession and contemporary issues
Desirable
- Data analysis and statistics knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team player - understanding team dynamics
- Commitment to quality
- Good timekeeper, professional attitude, enthusiasm
- High professional/radiographic standards with attention to detail
- Willingness to embrace new concepts
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Excellent oral presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Ability to multitask and adaptable
- Commitment to participate in OOH and weekend duties if needed
- Good attendance record
- Able to accept and respond to constructive feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography or equivalent
- HPCP registered
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
- Post graduate qualification in health management
- Qualification in teaching
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience in the training and development of other staff including students
- Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct
- Experience/ working knowledge of PACS
- Experience of change management/modernisation
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to give and accept direction
- Common sense and ability to problem solve effectively
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues and the development profession and contemporary issues
Desirable
- Data analysis and statistics knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team player - understanding team dynamics
- Commitment to quality
- Good timekeeper, professional attitude, enthusiasm
- High professional/radiographic standards with attention to detail
- Willingness to embrace new concepts
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Excellent oral presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Ability to multitask and adaptable
- Commitment to participate in OOH and weekend duties if needed
- Good attendance record
- Able to accept and respond to constructive feedback
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).
