Job summary
Applications
are invited for the role of Head of Profession for the Department of
Radiology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust [LTHT]. We are seeking an
enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated diagnostic Radiographer with
excellent communication, management & leadership skills to provide the
professional leadership for the over 350 radiographers, sonographers and
clinical support staff within the CSU.
They
will be a compassionate leader responsible for delivering an efficient, safe,
effective & high-quality radiographic imaging service.
The
HoP will line manage the modality lead radiographers, quality lead
radiographer & radiation safety protection team & is responsible for
delivering the quality & safety agenda for the CSU in collaboration with
the Lead Clinician for Quality & Patient Experience. They will be line
managed by the Clinical Director.
As
a member of the triumvirate leadership team the HoP will be involved with
strategic decisions about the CSU with delegated responsibility from the
Clinical Director for some of these decisions & their operationalisation.
This
is an exciting role & applications from within & outside the organisation
are encouraged.
Focus Group with the wider CSU will take place on 02/10/2024. You will need to prepare a presentation. The topic of your presentation will be "Why I will make a good Radiology HoP"
Expected Shortlisting
Date
20/09/2024
Planned Interview
Date
04/10/2024
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be responsible for
the professional leadership
and management of the
radiographers, sonographers, clinical technologists, assistant radiographic
practitioners and radiographic assistants across the Radiology and Medical Illustration clinical
support unit (CSU) .
The
post holder is the named and identified lead and point of contact for advice
and expertise. Responsible for the care and professional practice delivered
with a radiographic workforce of over 370 whole time equivalent registered
and 70 un-registered staff working across 6 hospital sites.
About us
LTHT
is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and is a regional and
national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned bio-medical research
facility and the local hospital for the Leeds community.
LTHT
treats 1.5 million patients each year including more than 200,000 emergency
patients.
The
Radiology Clinical Service Unit (CSU) delivers a diagnostic & treatment
imaging service for over 600,000 patients a year within a budget of just over
£71m. With an established national reputation for clinical innovation &
expertise along with a significant teaching & research profile the CSU
contains one of three national radiology training academies with associated
educational facilities & resources for the Leeds Bradford Radiology
training scheme.
Radiology
employs approximately 850 staff & provides a full range of imaging
modalities across 6 sites in Leeds.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Head of Profession is responsible for the professional leadership and
management of the radiographers, sonographers, clinical technologists,
assistant radiographic practitioners and radiographic assistants across the
Radiology and Medical Illustration clinical support unit (CSU). The post holder
will be a state registered radiographer with the Health Care Professions
Council (HCPC) and is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director,
professionally accountable to the Chief Nurse.
The
post holder is the named and identified lead for all issues relating to
radiography practice within the CSU and will be identified as the senior
radiographer within the CSU triumvirate and point of contact for advice and
expertise. They are responsible for the care and professional practice
delivered with a radiographic workforce of over 370 whole time equivalent
registered and 70 un-registered staff working across 6 hospital sites. The
post holder will be a visible, accessible and authoritative presence,
establishing innovative and professional leadership across the Radiology
workforce and inspire, motivate and empower these staff groups.
They
will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the CSU
Clinical Director and General Manager to lead improvement in imaging, service
delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the CSU.
They will ensure all imaging services are delivered to agreed quality
standards, providing patient-focused services and promoting clinical
excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Head of Profession is responsible for the professional leadership and
management of the radiographers, sonographers, clinical technologists,
assistant radiographic practitioners and radiographic assistants across the
Radiology and Medical Illustration clinical support unit (CSU). The post holder
will be a state registered radiographer with the Health Care Professions
Council (HCPC) and is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director,
professionally accountable to the Chief Nurse.
The
post holder is the named and identified lead for all issues relating to
radiography practice within the CSU and will be identified as the senior
radiographer within the CSU triumvirate and point of contact for advice and
expertise. They are responsible for the care and professional practice
delivered with a radiographic workforce of over 370 whole time equivalent
registered and 70 un-registered staff working across 6 hospital sites. The
post holder will be a visible, accessible and authoritative presence,
establishing innovative and professional leadership across the Radiology
workforce and inspire, motivate and empower these staff groups.
They
will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the CSU
Clinical Director and General Manager to lead improvement in imaging, service
delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the CSU.
They will ensure all imaging services are delivered to agreed quality
standards, providing patient-focused services and promoting clinical
excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in diagnostic Radiography or equivalent / Current State Registration (HCPC)
- Specialised clinical training to Masters level or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Post-graduate qualification in a leadership/management programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Significant experience of middle/senior management level in a complex organisation
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate, strong and inclusive leader able to build strong teams.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills and diplomacy
- Able to work effectively under significant and sustained pressure of time and resources
- Fair, honest and professional in attitude and appearance and consistent in approach
- Excellent communicator able to communicate highly complex, sensitive information
- Strategic thinker / Assertive / Enthusiastic
- Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management
- Highly credible with clinical staff including senior medical staff
- Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
- Self-management, demonstrating resilience
Desirable
- IT skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to initiate, lead and manage change
- Demonstrate ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this.
- Work on own initiative and autonomously
- Manage own workload efficiently with limited reference to senior colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge of radiographic professional issues and care and service delivery
- Extensive experience of operational management
- Knowledge and experience of human resources management
- In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity
Desirable
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in diagnostic Radiography or equivalent / Current State Registration (HCPC)
- Specialised clinical training to Masters level or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Post-graduate qualification in a leadership/management programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Significant experience of middle/senior management level in a complex organisation
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate, strong and inclusive leader able to build strong teams.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills and diplomacy
- Able to work effectively under significant and sustained pressure of time and resources
- Fair, honest and professional in attitude and appearance and consistent in approach
- Excellent communicator able to communicate highly complex, sensitive information
- Strategic thinker / Assertive / Enthusiastic
- Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management
- Highly credible with clinical staff including senior medical staff
- Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
- Self-management, demonstrating resilience
Desirable
- IT skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to initiate, lead and manage change
- Demonstrate ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this.
- Work on own initiative and autonomously
- Manage own workload efficiently with limited reference to senior colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge of radiographic professional issues and care and service delivery
- Extensive experience of operational management
- Knowledge and experience of human resources management
- In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity
Desirable
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
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).
