Job summary
JOB TITLE: Superintendent Radiographer Post Mortem Imaging
BAND:Band 7
BASE:Your primary base will be at the Leicester Royal Infirmary; however travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required
HOURS:37.5 per week (over 4-5 days)
REPORTS TO:Modality Lead (CT/MRI)
ACCOUNTABLE TO:Imaging Lead General Manager and Consultant Radiographer in PM Imaging
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Superintendent Radiographer in PM Imaging, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, to help manage the award winning Post Mortem imaging service at University Hospitals of Leicester.
The post holder will work co-operatively with the consultant radiographer PM imaging, PM imaging lead radiologist, modality leads and radiology site manager and other staff in order to ensure that all service users receiveImaging at its Best.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centers.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is primarily a first line management role and requires CT, radiographic,postmortem imagingand some MRI knowledge and expertise. The post-holder will be required to work clinically in the department and will contribute to the out of hours and on call service.
- The role is to provide day to day organization of the PM and forensic imaging service and contribute to the delivery of a high quality imaging service to service users.
- To help prepare reports and statistics on Inpatient and outpatient turnaround times.
- To monitor the quality of service to patients and where appropriate participate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services.
- To manage rotas ensuring adequate cover for service requirements in and out of hours, maximising the cost effective, efficient use of staffing resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is primarily a first line management role and requires CT, radiographic,postmortem imagingand some MRI knowledge and expertise. The post-holder will be required to work clinically in the department and will contribute to the out of hours and on call service.
- The role is to provide day to day organization of the PM and forensic imaging service and contribute to the delivery of a high quality imaging service to service users.
- To help prepare reports and statistics on Inpatient and outpatient turnaround times.
- To monitor the quality of service to patients and where appropriate participate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services.
- To manage rotas ensuring adequate cover for service requirements in and out of hours, maximising the cost effective, efficient use of staffing resources.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer - Degree level or equivalent
- Post Mortem experience
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications /Leadership/Management course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior radiographer in CT and/or MRI within the NHS.
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory/managerial experience
- Awareness of current professional issues
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer - Degree level or equivalent
- Post Mortem experience
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications /Leadership/Management course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior radiographer in CT and/or MRI within the NHS.
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory/managerial experience
- Awareness of current professional issues
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
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).
