Job summary
Heath Lodge Clinic is an Independent Imaging Centre in Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, which aims to provide a caring and supportive workplace to all employees.
We are looking to appoint an experienced Superintendent Radiographer to lead a team of MR Radiographers and oversee the modalities of Dexa, Ultrasound and X-Ray.
Main duties of the job
As Superintendent Radiographer you will be responsible for providing first point of management and clinical leadership to our team of Radiographers, in accordance with local rules, company policies and governance procedures.
In addition to your supervisory duties, you will work clinically as a Radiographer and complete MR procedures, coaching and training other members of staff as required.
You will maintain and continually develop an efficient, safe and quality imaging service, optimising patient care.
About us
About Us
Our clinical service provision includes an MR unit comprising two 3T scanners, and an additional 1.5T Siemens Espree scanner, which is particularly suited to the needs of claustrophobic patients.
We also provide X-Ray, Dexa, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy, as part of our Pain Management service.
The clinic is well recognised for our patient centric approach, and any successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate an empathetic approach when dealing with our patients. We also pride ourselves on being able to support many severely claustrophobic patients who have completed their MR scans with us when they have been unable to do so elsewhere.
The role is full time, and the ideal candidate will need to be flexible with when they work. The clinic operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6.30pm with a late night until 8pm on a Wednesday. There is no routine On Call or out of hours service, although there may also be some occasional evening or Saturday working required
In return we offer a highly attractive salary and additional benefits package, which includes pension, excellent annual leave entitlement increasing with service, enhanced company sick pay, group health care scheme and access to an employee rewards and benefits platform.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
- Supervising and managing a team of radiographers undertaking modality specific imaging procedures
- Undertaking MR scans in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines, policies and protocols
- To actively engage in service development in conjunction with the Clinical Director
- To act as a mentor the radiographers where needed to ensure efficiency and smooth running of lists.
- Conducting competency assessments at regular intervals, ensuring any development needs are identified and followed up
- Active involvement in the recruitment, appointment and induction of new clinical staff
- Involvement with rotas and ensuring staffing cover for clinical staff where required
- Ensuring good communication is maintained within the team and between the department and the rest of the clinic, to deliver a smooth-running service
- Dealing with day-to-day staff queries, liaising with appropriate support functions as necessary including the Senior Leadership team, HR and finance.
- Taking ownership of governance activities i.e. audits, personal development, and team meetings with the support of your colleagues.
- Performance management of the team including appraisals.
- To ensure that the unit is organised and well-presented and reflects the expectations of our service users
Applicants should also be competent in IV cannulation (ideally with SOR accreditation) and evidence current practice through CPD /mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
- Supervising and managing a team of radiographers undertaking modality specific imaging procedures
- Undertaking MR scans in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines, policies and protocols
- To actively engage in service development in conjunction with the Clinical Director
- To act as a mentor the radiographers where needed to ensure efficiency and smooth running of lists.
- Conducting competency assessments at regular intervals, ensuring any development needs are identified and followed up
- Active involvement in the recruitment, appointment and induction of new clinical staff
- Involvement with rotas and ensuring staffing cover for clinical staff where required
- Ensuring good communication is maintained within the team and between the department and the rest of the clinic, to deliver a smooth-running service
- Dealing with day-to-day staff queries, liaising with appropriate support functions as necessary including the Senior Leadership team, HR and finance.
- Taking ownership of governance activities i.e. audits, personal development, and team meetings with the support of your colleagues.
- Performance management of the team including appraisals.
- To ensure that the unit is organised and well-presented and reflects the expectations of our service users
Applicants should also be competent in IV cannulation (ideally with SOR accreditation) and evidence current practice through CPD /mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need a proven track record in MR Radiography along with a BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent, and HCPC registration.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent people management and strong leadership.
- The ability to motivate and lead, with a desire to exceed expectations.
- An excellent understanding of radiography and scanning techniques and sequences.
- Competency in performing routine and complex examinations with and without contrast.
- Must be highly organised and able to prioritise workloads.
- Need to be a hands-on manager able to lead by example and reflect the importance of professional accountability.
- Must have excellent communication skills and an ability to maintain morale and team ethos.
- Professional standards should be of high importance to you, and you will have an excellent understanding of MHRA and CQC requirements.
- Excellent health and safety awareness when utilising imaging and other equipment.
- Proven experience of recruitment, training and performance management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need a proven track record in MR Radiography along with a BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent, and HCPC registration.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent people management and strong leadership.
- The ability to motivate and lead, with a desire to exceed expectations.
- An excellent understanding of radiography and scanning techniques and sequences.
- Competency in performing routine and complex examinations with and without contrast.
- Must be highly organised and able to prioritise workloads.
- Need to be a hands-on manager able to lead by example and reflect the importance of professional accountability.
- Must have excellent communication skills and an ability to maintain morale and team ethos.
- Professional standards should be of high importance to you, and you will have an excellent understanding of MHRA and CQC requirements.
- Excellent health and safety awareness when utilising imaging and other equipment.
- Proven experience of recruitment, training and performance management.
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).
