Job summary
DGT is looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead the general x-ray department. As well as having good clinical experience the successful candidate should also have good organisational and people management skills, with a flair for innovation and change management.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Organisation serving a local population of around 500,000, across, Dartford, Gravesend , Swanley and Bexley. Darent Valley Hospital is a modern hospital which opened in the year 2000. It is well equipped offering an excellent patient focussed working environment. The Trust routinely scores high from a Staff satisfaction perspective and patient care, and very high in terms of DM01 performance. The Trust also has Radiology Departments at Sidcup, Erith and Gravesend.
We have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, Lithotripsy, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography. Radiographer role extension /CPD is actively encouraged and supported in Radiology. Examples being: Appendicular and Axial, CT Head, MRI and lower and upper GI reporting and Radiographer Lead Cardiac Stressing.
With a view to seven day working and enhancing our Radiology Service - flexible hours are expected, working weekends and evenings as part of core hours.
Main duties of the job
The General x-ray Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination and delivery of all elements of general ray service, working closely with the Radiology General Manager. The Superintendent will advance expert radiographic practice, enhance the quality and care of management of patients and promote excellence in the general x-ray service across the Trust. The post holder will effectively manage and deploy staff in their specific area and take responsibility for ensuring that adequate and appropriate staffing is provided at all times, in conjunction with other Superintendent Radiographers.
The post holder will provide a focus for expert advanced radiographic care, professional leadership and the development of practice. . The post holder will develop new systems of working to maintain and improve the radiographic service to meet directorate, trust and national targets.
They will be responsible for the appraisal and performance monitoring of the staff members for whom they assume line manager responsibility and contribute to their professional development.
The role is primarily clinical working at Darent Valley Hospital, including practical general x-ray, mobiles , theatres and teaching. The general x-ray Superintendent will be responsible for service delivery, operational management and development of the general x-ray service.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have managerial and operational responsibility of the General x-ray service at DGT.
Manage and provide an efficient, effective general x-ray service for the directorate by producing highly complex, quality images and maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients.
Autonomously undertake a wide range of general x-ray examinations and procedures, using highly developed specialised knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
Providing highly specialised advice on improving service delivery and optimising the use of current and existing services.
Propose and be responsible for developing and implementing polices which impact service provision.
To provide effective clinical leadership, support, advice and education for all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) caring for patients within this trust and others when consulted.
To lead and coordinate the general x-ray service, on an operational basis, optimising the use of facilities across the Trust.
To facilitate the development of new care delivery systems
Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to general x-ray investigations.
Coordinate and implement R&D activates such as CPD sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have managerial and operational responsibility of the General x-ray service at DGT.
Manage and provide an efficient, effective general x-ray service for the directorate by producing highly complex, quality images and maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients.
Autonomously undertake a wide range of general x-ray examinations and procedures, using highly developed specialised knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
Providing highly specialised advice on improving service delivery and optimising the use of current and existing services.
Propose and be responsible for developing and implementing polices which impact service provision.
To provide effective clinical leadership, support, advice and education for all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) caring for patients within this trust and others when consulted.
To lead and coordinate the general x-ray service, on an operational basis, optimising the use of facilities across the Trust.
To facilitate the development of new care delivery systems
Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to general x-ray investigations.
Coordinate and implement R&D activates such as CPD sessions.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Advanced Practice Qualification relevant to post, eg reporting
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography,
- HCPC registration or MTO equivalent
- Management qualification / equivalent management experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Generalised knowledge of all imaging modalities
- Extensive and specialist knowledge of general.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of general x-ray
- Ability to analyse complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Management leadership & teaching skills
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of developments in NHS
- Effective team working skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise while working under pressure and acting autonomously
- Able to make a rapid assessment and act appropriately
- Conversant with all aspects of the Radiology Information System
Desirable
- Willingness to extend role to develop the general -xray service
Experience
Essential
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior position within the NHS
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified Radiographer / MTO
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Advanced Practice Qualification relevant to post, eg reporting
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography,
- HCPC registration or MTO equivalent
- Management qualification / equivalent management experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Generalised knowledge of all imaging modalities
- Extensive and specialist knowledge of general.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of general x-ray
- Ability to analyse complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Management leadership & teaching skills
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of developments in NHS
- Effective team working skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise while working under pressure and acting autonomously
- Able to make a rapid assessment and act appropriately
- Conversant with all aspects of the Radiology Information System
Desirable
- Willingness to extend role to develop the general -xray service
Experience
Essential
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior position within the NHS
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified Radiographer / MTO
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
