Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Superintendent Radiographer to lead the Cardiac Cath Lab services on the Morriston site. You should be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with current HCPC registration.
This role will predominantly involve the day to day planning of the service and to provide the operational leadership that this requires. You should have substantial experience in Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging, be BSc / DCR qualified, be able to demonstrate evidence of organisational and leadership skills and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Swansea Bay University Health Board Radiology services are provided on three main sites: Morriston (Swansea), Singleton (Swansea) and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals. The Radiology Departments are committed to providing training and development for all staff. All Radiographers are involved with teaching undergraduate student Radiographers from the University Hospital of Wales.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a Superintendent Radiographer to lead the Cardiac Cath Lab services on the Morriston site. Swansea Bay University Health Board is a Cardiac centre of excellence, and facilitates a cardiac intensive care unit, high dependency unit, coronary care unit, along with 3 additional cardiac wards.
The post holder will provide leadership and operational management to the Radiology team within the Catheter Laboratory environment. They will be responsible for ensuring the service operates in full compliance with current Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations [IR(ME)R] and all relevant local policies. Also contribute to Medical Exposure Group (MEG) meetings and lead preparations for Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) inspections related to the Catheter Laboratory.
A key aspect of this role is to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality radiographic service to patients within Swansea Bay University Health Board, through the optimal use of available resources.
The post holder will oversee and coordinate staff training specific to this modality and will contribute to the provision of a 24-hour on-call service for the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. The post holder will also contribute to the Cardiac on-call service.
Provide compassionate, patient-centred care, respecting each individual's privacy, dignity, and cultural or religious beliefs while attending the department.
Please see job description for more details.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Further Education or Postgraduate qualifications in relevant imaging specialities
- Wide Knowledge of Radiography Principles and techniques.
- Audit trained for QA purposes.
- Specialised area of interest and / or expert practice
- Robust CPD Portfolio.
- Detailed knowledge of specialised applications and techniques used in radiography.
- Knowledge and understanding of current radiography issues including national guidelines.
Desirable
- Knowledge of H & S regulations
- Formal management qualifications.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Audit.
- Student Assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in service and operational management/leadership, preferably at a senior level
- Experience with digital systems specific to radiology.
- Experience of supervision and staff management.
- attendance of relevant training course, teaching sessions and conferences
Desirable
- Experience in implementing service development and change.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience in audit and quality improvement projects.
- Experience of implementing new techniques \ technologies.
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple and conflicting tasks.
- Approachable, Self Motivated, Caring/friendly Calm and methodical
- Adaptive to change High levels of personal integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership Skills including motivation. Diplomacy Interpersonal Skills
- Supervisory Skills Time management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R and evidence of contribution to departmental audit. Recognise the contribution required for Medical Exposure Group (MEG) and Radiation Protection Group (RPG) meetings and Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) inspections.
- ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Radiation Protection Supervisor training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Further Education or Postgraduate qualifications in relevant imaging specialities
- Wide Knowledge of Radiography Principles and techniques.
- Audit trained for QA purposes.
- Specialised area of interest and / or expert practice
- Robust CPD Portfolio.
- Detailed knowledge of specialised applications and techniques used in radiography.
- Knowledge and understanding of current radiography issues including national guidelines.
Desirable
- Knowledge of H & S regulations
- Formal management qualifications.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Audit.
- Student Assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in service and operational management/leadership, preferably at a senior level
- Experience with digital systems specific to radiology.
- Experience of supervision and staff management.
- attendance of relevant training course, teaching sessions and conferences
Desirable
- Experience in implementing service development and change.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience in audit and quality improvement projects.
- Experience of implementing new techniques \ technologies.
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple and conflicting tasks.
- Approachable, Self Motivated, Caring/friendly Calm and methodical
- Adaptive to change High levels of personal integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership Skills including motivation. Diplomacy Interpersonal Skills
- Supervisory Skills Time management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R and evidence of contribution to departmental audit. Recognise the contribution required for Medical Exposure Group (MEG) and Radiation Protection Group (RPG) meetings and Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) inspections.
- ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Radiation Protection Supervisor training
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).
