Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Superintendent Radiographer, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The post holder will lead this specialist team to provide Imaging across plain film, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and the cardiac catheter lab. UHL has a vision to deliver a purpose built Children's hospital to serve Leicestershire. Imaging will have it's own department within this facility.
This role will have the opportunity to shape the provision of the service for the future needs of it's patients, ensuring the team provides Imaging at it's best
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder are to lead and develop the paediatric Imaging service. Currently this encompasses Plain film, fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and the EMHCC Cardiac Catheter lab.
The post holder will work co-operatively with the Modality Lead, other Superintendents and the Paediatric team to ensure that patients receive Imaging at its Best.
This is primarily a first line management role, and requires radiographic as well as managerial knowledge and expertise. The post-holder maybe required to work clinically in the paediatric departments when staffing levels require it. They will also be required to supportmanagerial cover in central UHL on a roster basis.
The role is to provide day to day organisation of the X-ray service and contribute to the delivery of a high quality imaging service to patients.
The post holder will lead and manage all Radiographerswithin the paediatric team, and work with the other Superintendent team to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
The post holder will provide support, guidance, and development to staff. An element of out of hours working at weekends will be required.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver an efficient and effective service within the modality.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workload according to clinical need.
- Take responsibility for and organise sections of the department as required.
- Monitor the capacity and demand of the service and assist in reviewing working practices to accommodate any shift in requirements. To take responsibility for appropriate escalation in accordance with the department procedure and communicate actions.
- Participate in the Duty Superintendent Roster at the LRI.
- To assume day to day management of staff within the modality.
- To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Radiology Department respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
- To contribute fully in the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and quality management of all aspects of the service.
- To develop, document and monitor protocols for working practice within the area.
- To supervise, advise and mentor staff.
- To work closely with the other Superintendent Radiographers to provide optimum patient care and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance.
- To ensure that staff are aware of the Trusts procedures and ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with these procedures.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver an efficient and effective service within the modality.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workload according to clinical need.
- Take responsibility for and organise sections of the department as required.
- Monitor the capacity and demand of the service and assist in reviewing working practices to accommodate any shift in requirements. To take responsibility for appropriate escalation in accordance with the department procedure and communicate actions.
- Participate in the Duty Superintendent Roster at the LRI.
- To assume day to day management of staff within the modality.
- To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Radiology Department respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
- To contribute fully in the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and quality management of all aspects of the service.
- To develop, document and monitor protocols for working practice within the area.
- To supervise, advise and mentor staff.
- To work closely with the other Superintendent Radiographers to provide optimum patient care and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance.
- To ensure that staff are aware of the Trusts procedures and ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with these procedures.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
Person Specification
Communiation skills
Essential
- Be able to communicate in a professional manner with all patient groups
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues
Analytical skills
Essential
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in facilitating change
Planning/Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out Paediatric Imaging to a high standard
- Experience as a senior radiographer in an NHS hospital
Desirable
- 2 years pluis mangerial experience in an NHS hospital
Person Specification
Communiation skills
Essential
- Be able to communicate in a professional manner with all patient groups
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues
Analytical skills
Essential
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in facilitating change
Planning/Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out Paediatric Imaging to a high standard
- Experience as a senior radiographer in an NHS hospital
Desirable
- 2 years pluis mangerial experience in an NHS hospital
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).
