Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic radiographer looking to progress their career into a Band 7 Lead role within CT.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to further develop their CT experience within a management role. The post holder will need to be an experienced and knowledgeable clinical expert in CT and will be responsible for the day to day management of the service. Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information.
The shift pattern will be predominantly Monday to Friday, but the successful applicant will be expected to support the 7-day, 24-hour service if and when required.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring high quality imaging and a good standard of care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards.
- Accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care throughout the working period as set in the Health Professional Code.
- To provide a continuously improving service in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
- To provide clinical leadership, expertise, advice and support to radiographic and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
- To support and continually develop staff to ensure they have the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements
- To adhere to and encourage other disciplines to acknowledge local rules and IR(ME)R
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
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection and retention of a team of radiographers and support staff.
- Delegated responsibility for staff and non staff budget
- Line management responsibility radiographic and support staff,
- In collaboration with Radiology Service Lead and Service Line Manager participate inpractice and service developments, audit and benchmarking against agreed
- Have a vision for the area/service and be able to lead others and implement the vision in practice.
- Support Development of clinical networks across the wider organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection and retention of a team of radiographers and support staff.
- Delegated responsibility for staff and non staff budget
- Line management responsibility radiographic and support staff,
- In collaboration with Radiology Service Lead and Service Line Manager participate inpractice and service developments, audit and benchmarking against agreed
- Have a vision for the area/service and be able to lead others and implement the vision in practice.
- Support Development of clinical networks across the wider organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with HPC
- A degree or DCR in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing people and resources.
- Substantial experience radiology services
- Substantial experience in chosen modality
- Experience of change management
Skills
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven Leadership Skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Expert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the area of practice.
- Management skills.
- IT skills/knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with HPC
- A degree or DCR in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing people and resources.
- Substantial experience radiology services
- Substantial experience in chosen modality
- Experience of change management
Skills
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven Leadership Skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Expert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the area of practice.
- Management skills.
- IT skills/knowledge
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).
