Job summary
WUTH Radiology department is looking to recruit a B7 Radiographer to join our up and coming General X-ray team.
We require applications from highly motivated, forward thinking, enthusiastic team playing radiographers to join the team on a full time basis. The successful candidate will be required to manage on a daily basis the General imaging areas within the Radiology Department.
To be accountable for ensuring the patient flow through the department.
To exercise the ability to assess what needs to be done and plan activity to ensure that tasks and objectives are achieved.
To supervise the team of Senior Radiographers, Radiographers and Support Staff.
To undertake all General Imaging examinations including ED, Inpatients, Outpatients, Paediatrics and Dental Examinations..
The department is forward thinking and supportive of advanced practice and has Radiographers undertaking MSK and Chest Reporting.
The successful candidate will be expected to uphold Trust Core Values and behaviours and challenge practice.
Applications are welcome from Radiographers with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC registered.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible to the Deputy Radiology Services Manager.
- To manage on a daily basis the General imaging areas within the Radiology Department.
- To work as the appointed RPS for the General X-Ray department
- To be accountable for ensuring the patient flow through the department.
- To deal with any complaints as and when they arise
- To exercise the ability to assess what needs to be done and plan activity to ensure that tasks and objectives are achieved
- To manage a team of Senior Radiographers, Radiographers and Support Staff
- To undertake all General Imaging examinations including ED, Inpatients, Outpatients, Paediatrics and Dental Examinations and mobile examinations
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Plain Film Lead position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Plain Film Lead position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post graduate experience or qualification
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Senior radiographer
- Previous supervisory experience of a team of radiographers and support staff in general radiography.
- Experience of supporting and teaching undergraduate student radiographers
- Evidence of involvement in service development or improvement projects.
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Qualification in Supervisory Management
- Leading small scale service improvement projects
- Experience in undertaking appraisals.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Radiology Service architecture.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital radiography equipment
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital radiography equipment
- Excellent understanding of both the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good understanding of audit processes
- Good understanding of team dynamics.
- Ability to lead a team to deliver a high quality safe service.
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
- Understands when to use initiative and when to escalate.
- Good IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt approaches to meet needs of patients.
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide at all times a safe environment for all patients and staff alike.
- Demonstrate the values and behaviours of WUTH.
- To be an advocate for our patients.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety.
- Ability to travel to all sites that form part of WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post graduate experience or qualification
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Senior radiographer
- Previous supervisory experience of a team of radiographers and support staff in general radiography.
- Experience of supporting and teaching undergraduate student radiographers
- Evidence of involvement in service development or improvement projects.
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Qualification in Supervisory Management
- Leading small scale service improvement projects
- Experience in undertaking appraisals.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Radiology Service architecture.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital radiography equipment
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital radiography equipment
- Excellent understanding of both the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good understanding of audit processes
- Good understanding of team dynamics.
- Ability to lead a team to deliver a high quality safe service.
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
- Understands when to use initiative and when to escalate.
- Good IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt approaches to meet needs of patients.
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide at all times a safe environment for all patients and staff alike.
- Demonstrate the values and behaviours of WUTH.
- To be an advocate for our patients.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety.
- Ability to travel to all sites that form part of WUTH.
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).
