Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious, motivated and experienced Radiographer to co-lead the Core Services team. This position is one of two X-ray Operational Lead Radiographers who will be expected to jointly manage the Core Services team.
This role is offered as a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
Working Hours:The post holder is required to participate in an extended working day covering 08:00 to 20:00, 7-days per week, in line with the Agenda for Change shift system.
The Core Services Department has three digital Siemens x-ray rooms, one Siemens fluoroscopy room, 8 digital mobile x-ray systems (Five Carestream and three Phillips), and an Xograph dental x-ray room.
Location:St. Bartholomew's Hospital, in the heart of the City of London (St. Paul's).
Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience guided by our expert clinical leads. In addition, you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and further develop your skills and experience.
We offer a full range of local and specialist services, including centres for cancer treatment, heart conditions, fertility issues, endocrinology and sexual health conditions. The hospital includes the site of the new state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular centre. The appropriate candidate will have good general radiographic experience, be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills. The post holder will work closely with the clinical, radiographic and managerial teams.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Radiographer in a busy general hospital with a range of appropriate clinical service.
- Experience of developing and delivering training to radiographers and students
- Presentation skills - the ability to present clearly, logically and thoughtfully on a given topic at short notice to a mix of levels
- Development and implementation of Radiographic protocols and procedures.
- Governance compliance and risk management in all areas of practice
- Able to work unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Project management and Change management experience
- Recruitment experience of junior Radiographers
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge in a range of plain film radiography and technique optimisation
- Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
- Team player with enthusiasm for plain film radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
- PACS, RIS knowledge and experience.
- IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- interpersonal skills - Ability to prioritise workload and respond to short notice demands
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with - conflicting/ controversial/sensitive situations
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
Knowledge/Qualific ations
Essential
- Diagnostic Radiography BSc/equivalen
- HCPC registration
- working towards qualificatio
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards and professional guidelines
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 2017
- Evidence of appropriate Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Student Clinical Assessors course
- Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Radiographer in a busy general hospital with a range of appropriate clinical service.
- Experience of developing and delivering training to radiographers and students
- Presentation skills - the ability to present clearly, logically and thoughtfully on a given topic at short notice to a mix of levels
- Development and implementation of Radiographic protocols and procedures.
- Governance compliance and risk management in all areas of practice
- Able to work unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Project management and Change management experience
- Recruitment experience of junior Radiographers
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge in a range of plain film radiography and technique optimisation
- Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
- Team player with enthusiasm for plain film radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
- PACS, RIS knowledge and experience.
- IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- interpersonal skills - Ability to prioritise workload and respond to short notice demands
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with - conflicting/ controversial/sensitive situations
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
Knowledge/Qualific ations
Essential
- Diagnostic Radiography BSc/equivalen
- HCPC registration
- working towards qualificatio
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards and professional guidelines
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 2017
- Evidence of appropriate Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Student Clinical Assessors course
- Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines
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).
