Lead Radiographer for CT component of SPECT

East and North Herts NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Lead Radiographer for CT component of SPECT who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Lead Radiographer to oversee the day-to-day operation of the new SPECT service at the Lister Hospital, Stevenage and provide clinical leadership for the SPECT and CT services. The CT service is also provided at the new QEII hospital in Welwyn Garden City

The new purpose built department encompasses a Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT scanner, allowing an expansion of the current nuclear medicine service. In addition there are 5 CT scanners across both sites. Two Siemens Force and a AS+ and two Canon Prime Acquilion. This new role will support the current modality leads in nuclear medicine and CT.

The role encompasses staff management, organisation of departmental workload and representation of Radiology within the multi-disciplinary environment at the hospital.

The successful candidate will have extensive clinical knowledge and skills of both CT and nuclear medicine, together with a commitment to support the team in providing the highest standards of service. They will be confident in taking responsibility and making decisions in matters relating to staff, patients and the service.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of the job

To be jointly responsible for managing the day to day operations of the nuclear medicine and CT departments at Lister and new QEII hospital

To be responsible for delivery of an effective and efficient high quality specialist imaging service and patient care that meets the needs of patients and referrers.

To promote nuclear medicine and CT excellence.

To maintaining excellent clinical standards.

This post is based at the Lister Hospital but rotation to other sites may be necessary to maintain effective service levels.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Date posted

05 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-PLN-5382094

Job locations

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Physical Skills and Effort

Essential

  • Physically fit to allow moving and positioning of equipment and patients
  • To have manual dexterity
  • Capable of concentration over long periods

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
  • Evidence of Personal and professional development (CPD portfolio)
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism and/or management
  • Radiation Protection Supervisor Course

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Plain Imaging
  • Extensive knowledge of a wide range of Imaging equipment
  • Experience of supporting role in day to day management of Imaging department
  • Demonstration of ability to make decisions and take responsibility
  • Involvement in Audit and Clinical Governance programmes
  • To have had at least 5years post registration experience in a clinical radiographic role.

Desirable

  • Experience of recruitment and selection
  • Experience of dealing with oral or written complaints

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership and team building ability
  • Demonstration of organisational skills at inter-departmental level
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Core Management Skills

Desirable

  • Training of staff
  • Ability to undertake appraisals

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of a range of imaging techniques
  • An understanding of IRR 17/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation and Health & Safety legislation
  • Computer literacy
  • Experience of equipment Quality Assurance

Desirable

  • To be familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Presentation skills
Person Specification

Physical Skills and Effort

Essential

  • Physically fit to allow moving and positioning of equipment and patients
  • To have manual dexterity
  • Capable of concentration over long periods

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
  • Evidence of Personal and professional development (CPD portfolio)
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism and/or management
  • Radiation Protection Supervisor Course

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Plain Imaging
  • Extensive knowledge of a wide range of Imaging equipment
  • Experience of supporting role in day to day management of Imaging department
  • Demonstration of ability to make decisions and take responsibility
  • Involvement in Audit and Clinical Governance programmes
  • To have had at least 5years post registration experience in a clinical radiographic role.

Desirable

  • Experience of recruitment and selection
  • Experience of dealing with oral or written complaints

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership and team building ability
  • Demonstration of organisational skills at inter-departmental level
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Core Management Skills

Desirable

  • Training of staff
  • Ability to undertake appraisals

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of a range of imaging techniques
  • An understanding of IRR 17/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation and Health & Safety legislation
  • Computer literacy
  • Experience of equipment Quality Assurance

Desirable

  • To be familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Presentation skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Operational Lead Radiology

Jackie Lawson

jackie.lawson@nhs.net

01438285152

Date posted

05 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-PLN-5382094

Job locations

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


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