Job summary
The post holder will be required to deliver a high-quality Cross-Sectional service in line with department standards procedures and protocols, organising staff, resources and activity, to deliver a safe, effective and efficient service that meets both patient/families/carers, and staff requirements.
Required to participate in a 24/7 on-call service provision as rostered including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Required to participate in the Long Day rota as/when required (08:00-18:30)
Be responsible for own CPD and professional and personal development.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible and accountable for undertaking all aspects of Cross-sectional imaging, employing a high level of skill and experience in a range of standard and complex examinations whilst optimising the care of children and young people.
The post holder will provide specialist advice in Cross sectional Imaging.
The post holder will be responsible for helping to manage specialist radiographers, including recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance across the modality.
The post holder will manage the work of staff in Cross sectional Imaging and develop a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high-quality services. The post holder will ensure the development and acceptance of challenging but realistic objectives for staff and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management, achieve the required results - financial, professional, managerial and from a governance perspective.
The post holder will work to develop a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high-quality services.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Certificate in administering IV Injections
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidenced experience of cross sectional clinical practice in an NHS or similar organisational environment
- Competent to undertake a range of specialist MR and CT examinations using highly complex equipment.
- Evidenced experience of working with Paediatric patients
- Evidence of up to date knowledge of MRI and CT procedures and protocols
- Proven record of day-to-day operational management experience
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions
- Problem solving
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of HR policies
- Evidence of MDT working
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Experience of management of staff, including PDR's, Sickness management etc
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in the process of their treatment
- Able to lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to concentrate on the tasks at hand and be able to cope with highly charged situations.
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Certificate in administering IV Injections
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidenced experience of cross sectional clinical practice in an NHS or similar organisational environment
- Competent to undertake a range of specialist MR and CT examinations using highly complex equipment.
- Evidenced experience of working with Paediatric patients
- Evidence of up to date knowledge of MRI and CT procedures and protocols
- Proven record of day-to-day operational management experience
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions
- Problem solving
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of HR policies
- Evidence of MDT working
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Experience of management of staff, including PDR's, Sickness management etc
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in the process of their treatment
- Able to lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to concentrate on the tasks at hand and be able to cope with highly charged situations.
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Childrens Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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