Job summary
This role will co-ordinate and manage the radiology support worker (RSW) aspects of the radiology services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring an effective provision of RSW services to the clinical services in diagnostics. They will also line manage 2 RSW teams ensuring appropriate cover in all imaging modalities whilst also working clinically as part of their weekly rota. In addition, the post holder will assist in the management if CQC standards across diagnostics
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring the provision of an effective RSW service to the clinical services in diagnostics
- To line manage the 2 radiology support worker team leads of approximately 25 radiology support workers
- To be responsible for the completion of performance management, sickness absence escalation, appraisals, core skills and CPD and annual leave authorisation for the whole team.
- Support the radiology quality service lead in CQC spot checks, audits and action planning
- To ensure the department consistently functions at the CQC level of good but continues to strive for outstanding.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will co-ordinate, organise, and manage the radiology support worker (RSW) aspects of the radiology services.
- Ensuring the provision of an effective RSW service to the clinical services in diagnostics
- To line manage the 2 radiology support worker team leads of approximately 25 radiology support workers
- To coordinate the RSW team ensuring appropriate service cover in all imaging modalities
- To be responsible for the completion of performance management, sickness absence escalation, appraisals, core skills and CPD and annual leave authorisation for the whole team.
- To have a flexible and adaptable approach when coordinating the team
- To coordinate the RSW team to support radiographer/sonographer staff in day to day management of service delivery
- Be responsible for the training of staff to be able to fulfil their role including IT systems, ANTT, core skills and medical devices
- Ensure the staff remain competent and safe to carry out all aspects of their role
- Maintain high clinical standards within the team and ensure staff are compliant with all trust policies, and departmental working instructions and procedures.
- Be able to work clinically and flexibly within the department as a support worker to meet service requirements.
Assist in the management of CQC standards across diagnostics.
- Support the radiology quality service lead in CQC spot checks, audits and action planning
- Liaise with senior members of the team and business unit Matron regarding the above
- To ensure the department consistently functions at the CQC level of good but continues to strive for outstanding.
- Co-ordinate audits in the department and ensure the radiology quality services lead is provided with a monthly progress report.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will co-ordinate, organise, and manage the radiology support worker (RSW) aspects of the radiology services.
- Ensuring the provision of an effective RSW service to the clinical services in diagnostics
- To line manage the 2 radiology support worker team leads of approximately 25 radiology support workers
- To coordinate the RSW team ensuring appropriate service cover in all imaging modalities
- To be responsible for the completion of performance management, sickness absence escalation, appraisals, core skills and CPD and annual leave authorisation for the whole team.
- To have a flexible and adaptable approach when coordinating the team
- To coordinate the RSW team to support radiographer/sonographer staff in day to day management of service delivery
- Be responsible for the training of staff to be able to fulfil their role including IT systems, ANTT, core skills and medical devices
- Ensure the staff remain competent and safe to carry out all aspects of their role
- Maintain high clinical standards within the team and ensure staff are compliant with all trust policies, and departmental working instructions and procedures.
- Be able to work clinically and flexibly within the department as a support worker to meet service requirements.
Assist in the management of CQC standards across diagnostics.
- Support the radiology quality service lead in CQC spot checks, audits and action planning
- Liaise with senior members of the team and business unit Matron regarding the above
- To ensure the department consistently functions at the CQC level of good but continues to strive for outstanding.
- Co-ordinate audits in the department and ensure the radiology quality services lead is provided with a monthly progress report.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical experience and knowledge in a busy health care setting
- Possess degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong numerical skills
Desirable
- Experience of hospital administration system
- Proven team management experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- IT skills including windows, outlook, word excel and powerpoint
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical experience and knowledge in a busy health care setting
- Possess degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong numerical skills
Desirable
- Experience of hospital administration system
- Proven team management experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- IT skills including windows, outlook, word excel and powerpoint
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).
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).
