Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced radiographer to lead the main x-ray team (including Theatres) and act as QSI lead for the Radiology Department.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, and experienced radiographer with a passion for paediatrics, who will embrace the opportunity to manage their own team and to lead and develop the Main X-ray service and QSI accreditation at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. We have 3 Philips DR rooms, 1 Fluoroscopy suite, DEXA, EOS, 7 Fuji mobile x-ray units, 4 Image Intensifiers, 1 Mini-C arm, 1 Catheter Laboratory (Philips), 1 Interventional Theatre (Philips), an O arm and Hybrid Theatre.
We perform a wide range of examinations including advanced cardiac and neuro imaging, with the main x-ray service provided over 24 hours, 7 days per week. You will play an essential role in Alder Hey achieving QSI accreditation and ensuring high standards of imaging and patient care.
Main duties of the job
To lead and develop the Main x-ray & Theatres service across all areas of the Trust ensuring the service meets Radiology, Trust and National standards, bringing innovative solutions and providing excellent patient care. To work in conjunction with the band 7 Cardiac/Intervention radiographer to provide a seamless and efficient service for all Main x-ray & Theatres. To lead on QSI to achieve and maintain accreditation with the RCR standards.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the management and delivery of a comprehensive and effective Main x-ray & Theatres imaging service.
Responsible for the co-ordination of the departments Quality Agenda and accreditation submissions.
Responsible for administration of Ipassport document control.
To manage within the Main X-ray & Theatres service, the staff, personal development, PDRs, and act as first line manager for sickness/absence, capability, disciplinary and professional issues.
To provide professional support for staff and to develop plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, local and national policies.
To monitor the effectiveness of departmental protocols and procedures utilising audit/research to initiate and implement new protocols and procedures.
Facilitate the training and development of radiographers, student radiographers, and imaging department assistants in conjunction with the Radiology Clinical Tutors and band 7 Cardiac/Intervention Radiographer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the management and delivery of a comprehensive and effective Main x-ray & Theatres imaging service.
Responsible for the co-ordination of the departments Quality Agenda and accreditation submissions.
Responsible for administration of Ipassport document control.
To manage within the Main X-ray & Theatres service, the staff, personal development, PDRs, and act as first line manager for sickness/absence, capability, disciplinary and professional issues.
To provide professional support for staff and to develop plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, local and national policies.
To monitor the effectiveness of departmental protocols and procedures utilising audit/research to initiate and implement new protocols and procedures.
Facilitate the training and development of radiographers, student radiographers, and imaging department assistants in conjunction with the Radiology Clinical Tutors and band 7 Cardiac/Intervention Radiographer.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Level 7 specialist qualifications or extensive equivalent experience
- Management training/supervisory experience of a group of staff
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a main x-ray department in a senior role
- Evidence of further professional development/expanded roles/quality management
- Experience of resource management and able to manage resources effectively
- First line management experience of a group of staff
- Experience of governance, incident reporting and risk management
Desirable
- Paediatric Experience
- Evidence of research/audit
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Level 7 specialist qualifications or extensive equivalent experience
- Management training/supervisory experience of a group of staff
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a main x-ray department in a senior role
- Evidence of further professional development/expanded roles/quality management
- Experience of resource management and able to manage resources effectively
- First line management experience of a group of staff
- Experience of governance, incident reporting and risk management
Desirable
- Paediatric Experience
- Evidence of research/audit
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).
