Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to lead the Fluoroscopy and Cardiology services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
The Royal Glamorgan Hospital houses 2 Fluoroscopy suites and a Cardiology suite. The Fluoroscopy rooms are equipped with a Siemens Artis Zee and a Philips Allura FD20C. The Cardiology suite is equipped with a Philips XPER FD10F.
A wide range of procedures are performed within these suites to include general fluoroscopy studies, Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary interventions, MSK. The Cardiology suite provides services for diagnostic studies, complex device implants and will be providing PCI in the near future.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board hosts the National Imaging Academy Wales which provides us with excellent future development opportunities for our staff. We actively support monthly internal CPD meetings, regularly support external training for staff and we are keen to develop you professionally.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the Fluoroscopy suites and the radiographic aspects of the Cardiology suite.
You will be responsible for the ongoing formulation and implementation of major changes to the service utilising highly developed clinical knowledge and communications skills.
The successful candidate will act as the Lead Clinical Audit Radiographer supporting the Radiology team to perform, analyse and present audit findings either informally, at focus groups/team meetings, or formally at the Directorate's Clinical Audit meetings.
The post holder will act as the Lead Radiation Protection Supervisor being responsible for developing and reviewing IRR policies and supporting Radiation Protection Supervisors employed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.
There is a requirement to design and implement protocols, procedures and standards relative to the Fluoroscopy Service, Clinical Audit and Radiation Protection Supervisor roles and delivering presentations to the Radiology team when necessary.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description and Personal Specification within the supporting documents or click 'apply now' to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description and Personal Specification within the supporting documents or click 'apply now' to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowedge
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Post-graduate qualification related to post or equivalent level of knowledge and experience (Masters Level)
- Radiation Protection Supervisors Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Highly specialised knowledge of fluoroscopy and cardiology procedures
- Thorough understanding of the Clinical Audit process
- Knowledge of current Ionising Radiation Regulations and associated documentation
- Experience of working with MS Office software
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant history of continuous professional development
- Relevant post-qualification experience
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and managing workload
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Previous history of training staff in particular speciality
- Able to design and deliver effective presentations
Other Role Requirements
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level
- Able to prioritise and delegate workload
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowedge
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Post-graduate qualification related to post or equivalent level of knowledge and experience (Masters Level)
- Radiation Protection Supervisors Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Highly specialised knowledge of fluoroscopy and cardiology procedures
- Thorough understanding of the Clinical Audit process
- Knowledge of current Ionising Radiation Regulations and associated documentation
- Experience of working with MS Office software
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant history of continuous professional development
- Relevant post-qualification experience
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and managing workload
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Previous history of training staff in particular speciality
- Able to design and deliver effective presentations
Other Role Requirements
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level
- Able to prioritise and delegate workload
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary environment.
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).
