X-Ray Lead Radiographer

As an imaging team we have gone through a period of structural reorganisation. We are now managed through a site based division and feel this has given us the oversight, and support to deliver on our ambitions. We are currently transitioning to a 24/7 rota with the Imaging team recruiting additional staff and implementing new rotas. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the X-ray department covering Fluoroscopy, Interventional, Theatres, Mobile X-ray, A+E X-ray, GP X-ray, Inpatient X-ray and Outpatient X-ray and line manage the Superintendents. You will also work closely with the Imaging Manager, Clinical Director and Site Lead to develop new pathways and update training packs and protocols so they are meeting best practice guidelines Main duties of the job The post holder will lead and develop the x-ray departments within core services for the following referral pathways: in-patient; out-patient; surgical; emergency; community and general practice. They will manage staff, resources and activity, to deliver a safe, effective and efficient service that meets patients, carers, staff and commissioners requirements and the Vision of Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder will provide specialist advice in the X-ray modality, including plain film X-ray, fluoroscopy, interventional and advanced practice Radiography and they will also undertake clinical duties. The post holder will be held responsible for the operational performance across the Core Services modality at Whipps Cross Hospital. This includes financial, HR, information governance and key performance objectives. The post holder will be responsible for managing Radiographers and Radiography Imaging Assistants, including recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance across the modality. The post holder will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of the relevant modality using modern methods to improve productivity, through quality improvement methodology

• Experience of a wide range of Imaging equipment and techniques
• Day to day operational management.
• Quality assurance and clinical governance activities.
• Experience in the management of staff, including HR issues, appraisal and recruitment practices
• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
• Experience of supervising and teaching.
Desirable
• Experience of post graduate teaching.
• To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/ department
• Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice.
• Setting up a new service.
• Undertaking a QI project.
• Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the Imaging service when required
• Experience of managing a budget.
Skills Essential
• High level inter-personal and communications skills.
• Ability to initiate and implement change.
• Able to prioritise, organise and delegate.
• Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
• Effective leadership and team working.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
• Ability to manage and deliver deadlines.
Desirable
• Achievements in managing change.
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners
Knowledge Essential
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of national waiting time principles.
• Up to date knowledge of current and emerging techniques and relevant topics / professional issues
• Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
• A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of wider NHS issues and National NHS priorities.
Desirable
• Participation experience of NHS leadership programs.
• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.
Qualifications Essential
• BSc Radiography or DCR.
• Current and up to date state registration through HCPC.
• Evidence of ongoing, relevant post qualification education and training.
Desirable
• Post graduate / Masters qualification
• Management / Leadership qualification
• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course., Committed to the continuous development of staff and self.
• Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
• Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving and consulting patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvement
• Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner.
Person Specification Experience Essential
• Experience of a wide range of Imaging equipment and techniques
• Day to day operational management.
• Quality assurance and clinical governance activities.
• Experience in the management of staff, including HR issues, appraisal and recruitment practices
• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
• Experience of supervising and teaching.
Desirable
• Experience of post graduate teaching.
• To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/ department
• Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice.
• Setting up a new service.
• Undertaking a QI project.
• Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the Imaging service when required
• Experience of managing a budget.
Skills Essential
• High level inter-personal and communications skills.
• Ability to initiate and implement change.
• Able to prioritise, organise and delegate.
• Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
• Effective leadership and team working.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
• Ability to manage and deliver deadlines.
Desirable
• Achievements in managing change.
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners
Knowledge Essential
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of national waiting time principles.
• Up to date knowledge of current and emerging techniques and relevant topics / professional issues
• Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
• A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of wider NHS issues and National NHS priorities.
Desirable
• Participation experience of NHS leadership programs.
• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.
Qualifications Essential
• BSc Radiography or DCR.
• Current and up to date state registration through HCPC.
• Evidence of ongoing, relevant post qualification education and training.
Desirable
• Post graduate / Masters qualification
• Management / Leadership qualification
• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course., Committed to the continuous development of staff and self.
• Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
• Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving and consulting patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvement
• Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner.
  
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