Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

General/Plain Film Modality Lead

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Job summary

Responsible for the co-ordination and clinical leadership of radiographic services within the designated department.

Responsible for producing high quality images for Radiological interpretation across the broad spectrum of client/patient groups.

Responsible for autonomously performing Advanced Practice within a designated specialist field.

Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers

Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies

Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality

Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures

Main duties of the job

Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.

Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment

Responsible for QA program in designated area

Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers. Authorise radionuclide imaging examinations on behalf of the ARSAC holder as appropriate.

Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

Undertake staff appraisals

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required

Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service

Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients

Communicate with service users and external agencies

Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures

To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department

To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field

Provide clinical support and advice to staff

Further duties on Job Description

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
SAFETY that is of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Date posted

08 December 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, Job share

Reference number

347-5870693

Job locations

Southport & Formby DGH

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for further details.

Advertising date: Fri 8th Dec 2023

Closing date: Thurs 14th Dec 2023

Shortlisting date: Fri 15th Dec 2023

Interview date: Tues 19th Dec 2023

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for further details.

Advertising date: Fri 8th Dec 2023

Closing date: Thurs 14th Dec 2023

Shortlisting date: Fri 15th Dec 2023

Interview date: Tues 19th Dec 2023

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiography or equivalent
Post Graduate Certificate in the relevant modality
HPC Registered

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Minimum 5 years post graduate clinical experience
Manage self and others
Experience of Participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
QA testing

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills
Ability to organise own work and others within the team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
Organisational skills
Evidence of Time management skills
IT literate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiography or equivalent
Post Graduate Certificate in the relevant modality
HPC Registered

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Minimum 5 years post graduate clinical experience
Manage self and others
Experience of Participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
QA testing

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills
Ability to organise own work and others within the team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
Organisational skills
Evidence of Time management skills
IT literate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Formby DGH

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Formby DGH

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)