Job summary
Are you a radiographer with a keen attention to detail? Are
you innovative and committed to continual improvement? We are looking for an
experienced radiographer to lead and develop our clinical governance activities
at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post holder will continue to implement and
develop and expand our existing program, and be innovative in ways to lead best
practice, safe working and delivering excellent care. The successful applicant
will be based at Darlington Memorial with rotation through Bishop Auckland and
Sedgefield.
As part of the team you will be required to partake in a
24/7 shift rota which consists of days, long days and nights and as one of our
senior radiographers, you will be expected to help lead and manage the
department.
You will be joining a department where teamwork is
paramount; a strong team culture where radiographers support one another.
Suitable candidates should have a minimum of 2
years post qualification experience and be able to evidence involvement in
clinical governance activities.
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will be an integral part of the Radiology Department team, undertaking
diagnostic radiography using highly complex equipment. The post holder will
work closely with all associated Radiology staff and will be expected to liaise
with service users to promote an efficient service.
Undertaking
and coordinating clinical governance activities and quality assurance processes
within the department. The post holder will be responsible for planning and
initiating more efficient work practices to meet the changing needs of the
organisation.
Maintain
high professional and technical standard of work, adhering to good practices of
Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of
radiation protection standards.
Utilise
complex/ expensive equipment to produce high quality radiographic images to
assist in patient diagnosis and/ or management of care. Be responsible for day
to day monitoring of complex equipment within own specialist area, setting up
and maintaining quality assurance protocols.
Ensure
oversight of IRMER related tasks within the department, maintaining
organisation, consistency and forward planning of audit activity.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working
within codes of practice and professional guidelines, the post holder will set
and maintain the highest possible technical standard of work. The post holder
will have significant discretion to alter policy and work practices in
Radiology within a defined set of parameters and in conjunction with the
radiology manager & clinical director.
Liaise
with clinical staff, both within and outside of imaging department to ensure
delivery of high quality service. Accountable for delivery of that service
within own section and will manage that section on day to day basis.
Communicate
complex instructions to patients and/or carers, assessing patient abilities and
adapting technique where required. Occasionally dealing with terminally
ill/seriously injured patients/distressing conditions. Manipulating patients
and equipment with small margins for error. Alter exposure parameters to
produce diagnostic images of highest possible quality.
Participate
in development and maintenance of departmental protocols. Be responsible for
quality control of work going through section.
Initiate action to raise and maintain set standards.
Supervision
of junior staff, assistant practitioners, radiography assistants and students
within own section. Responsible as line manager for staff working within
section. The post holder will assist in the continuing development of other
Radiology personnel and students by organising talks and practical sessions.
Clinical supervision of qualified staff within own section. Participate in
training of other staff within own section. Will be responsible for performing
appraisals on small group of qualified staff.
Lead the
IRMER agenda, including attendance at all radiation safety working groups
Carry out
clinical duties to a high professional standard and maintain high standards of
imaging and patient care at all times, the post holder will be responsible for
the day to day management of one section of imaging department. Ensuring an
efficient service that meets the needs of the organisation. The post holder
will be expected to have at least 80% of their time spent on clinical duties.
To adhere
to good practices of Radiation protection standards (IRMER).
Promote a
service that is responsive to the patients needs, making changes to working
practises as required by service needs. Proposing, developing and implementing
new policies within own section.
Promote
teamwork to provide a high quality service.
To
ascertain the validity of requests and prioritise workload in own area, within
own scope of practice
To monitor with the quality
assurance programme. To ensure equipment malfunctions are dealt with safely and
efficiently to have least possible impact on service provision.
Maintain
awareness of current trends & developments in all aspects of Radiology
& actively participate in a CPD programme.
Ensure
that all incidents and complaints are recorded. Ensuring that complaints that
cannot be dealt with locally are managed and passed to the appropriate person.
To lead
and engage staff in Clinical governance activities within the Radiology
Directorate.
Participate
in the out of hours service provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working
within codes of practice and professional guidelines, the post holder will set
and maintain the highest possible technical standard of work. The post holder
will have significant discretion to alter policy and work practices in
Radiology within a defined set of parameters and in conjunction with the
radiology manager & clinical director.
Liaise
with clinical staff, both within and outside of imaging department to ensure
delivery of high quality service. Accountable for delivery of that service
within own section and will manage that section on day to day basis.
Communicate
complex instructions to patients and/or carers, assessing patient abilities and
adapting technique where required. Occasionally dealing with terminally
ill/seriously injured patients/distressing conditions. Manipulating patients
and equipment with small margins for error. Alter exposure parameters to
produce diagnostic images of highest possible quality.
Participate
in development and maintenance of departmental protocols. Be responsible for
quality control of work going through section.
Initiate action to raise and maintain set standards.
Supervision
of junior staff, assistant practitioners, radiography assistants and students
within own section. Responsible as line manager for staff working within
section. The post holder will assist in the continuing development of other
Radiology personnel and students by organising talks and practical sessions.
Clinical supervision of qualified staff within own section. Participate in
training of other staff within own section. Will be responsible for performing
appraisals on small group of qualified staff.
Lead the
IRMER agenda, including attendance at all radiation safety working groups
Carry out
clinical duties to a high professional standard and maintain high standards of
imaging and patient care at all times, the post holder will be responsible for
the day to day management of one section of imaging department. Ensuring an
efficient service that meets the needs of the organisation. The post holder
will be expected to have at least 80% of their time spent on clinical duties.
To adhere
to good practices of Radiation protection standards (IRMER).
Promote a
service that is responsive to the patients needs, making changes to working
practises as required by service needs. Proposing, developing and implementing
new policies within own section.
Promote
teamwork to provide a high quality service.
To
ascertain the validity of requests and prioritise workload in own area, within
own scope of practice
To monitor with the quality
assurance programme. To ensure equipment malfunctions are dealt with safely and
efficiently to have least possible impact on service provision.
Maintain
awareness of current trends & developments in all aspects of Radiology
& actively participate in a CPD programme.
Ensure
that all incidents and complaints are recorded. Ensuring that complaints that
cannot be dealt with locally are managed and passed to the appropriate person.
To lead
and engage staff in Clinical governance activities within the Radiology
Directorate.
Participate
in the out of hours service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- High level of competence & experience in managing people
- Excellent knowledge of Clinical Governance
-
- Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
- Audit and benchmarking experience
- RPS Trained
- Student Mentor certificate
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence & experience in managing people
- Leading and implementing change experience
- Protocol and policy development experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team building skills
- High Quality Radiographic skills
- Participation in out of hours duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- High level of competence & experience in managing people
- Excellent knowledge of Clinical Governance
-
- Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
- Audit and benchmarking experience
- RPS Trained
- Student Mentor certificate
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence & experience in managing people
- Leading and implementing change experience
- Protocol and policy development experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team building skills
- High Quality Radiographic skills
- Participation in out of hours duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
