CT Clinical Lead

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional Leadership

To be responsible for the professional leadership and management of all radiographers, nursing and support staff within the modality.

To ensure that the service delivery is patient focused and of the highest quality.

To ensure optimum efficiency and effective management of the radiographers within the unit.

To assist in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in development of new services.

Critically evaluates evidence to define the scope and standards of clinical practice.

Uses specialised knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.

To support a culture of which individuals feel able to report incidents and that learning happens from complaints and incidents.

Clinical Responsibilities

Regularly undertake clinical work within specific modalities.

To ensure that examinations are carried out to the agreed standard for the Division.

To have an in-depth knowledge of modality specific procedures.

To provide clinical support /supervision to all staff working within the imaging department.

To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.

To behave in a professional manner at all times.

Prioritise workload and facilitate booking of examinations taking into account clinical indications for the request.

To work flexibly based on requirements of service.

To undertake IV injections (where required) in line with departmental policy and supervise the training and ongoing monitoring of radiographers.

Maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and remain focussed at all times.

To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Competent to safely perform activities that routinely demand complex analysis, utilise prior knowledge and extensive practical experience.

Communication

To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the Directorate regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is implemented and maintained.

To keep accurate records of patient examinations in line with departmental procedures and protocols.

To be familiar with and have an in depth knowledge of the IT systems used within the department and to ensure all examinations are entered onto the system.

Management Responsibilities

To ensure that departmental processes and booking systems are effective and responsive to the needs of the patient, the department and the Trust.

To ensure staff within the area are managed on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the service requirements of the department.

To help expand their knowledge and skills.

To ensure that protocols are kept up to date and that staff are aware of changes or developments.

To be actively involved in the audit and quality assurance programme.

To ensure there is an appropriate QA programme in place within the unit and monitor the quality of the images obtained.

To assist in developing business cases for capital bids and lead in the procurement and installation of such equipment.

To assist in investigating complaints in line with Trust policy as required.

To participate in development and implementation of the Trust, Divisional and Departmental objectives together with the departmental management team.

To produce and evaluate activity for the department on a regular basis.

Provide advice pertaining to the modality and keep service manager appraised on matters relating to the unit.

To liaise with manufacturers in order to co-ordinate routine maintenance and fault reporting.

Finance/Performance

To identify and contribute to the delivery of the cost improvement schemes within Diagnostics.

To be responsible for the agreed financial budgets in conjunction with the Clinical Services Manager and Modality Leads.

To complete the positive returns on a monthly basis.

To control the ordering and receipt of non-stock items and stock items ensuring the department is adequately equipped at all times.

To ensure there is a focus across the department in delivery of key performance targets, eg, waiting times, turnaround times.

Human Resources

To be responsible for the allocation of staff across the modalities ensuring optimal use of staffing resources and review work force as required.

To maintain records of staff annual leave and sickness.

To be involved with recruitment and retention of staff.

To undertake and ensure there is a process in place whereby staff within the department have appraisals.

To be involved in and undertake disciplinary, harassment and grievance procedures where appropriate.

Training & Development

To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.

To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.

To be involved in the training of consultants and Specialist Registrars.

To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student radiographers and support staff.

To participate in and fully contribute to departmental and professional activities.

To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.

To undertake continuous professional development in line with College of Radiographers and Health Professions Council guidelines.

Research

To participate and lead in departmental research projects ensuring that funding and resources are available to ensure a smooth process.

Other duties

To observe the Code of Practice for the use of Ionising Radiations and the IR(ME)R regulations.

To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Divisional and Department policies.

To act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for the area, liaising with the Lead Radiation Protection Supervisor and Advisor if required.

To maintain professional registration with HCPC.

To be responsible for reporting and actioning clinical and non-clinical incidents within the Department.

To reduce risk and be responsible for risk assessments within the modality.

To be responsible for clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.

To liaise with clerical staff in the vetting, booking and handling of queries and to carry out some related clerical duties as appropriate.

To participate in extended working hours including weekend and evening duties when required.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography
• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Equivalent
• Management Qualification or able to demonstrate management skills
• Health Professions Council Registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in appropriate speciality or demonstrably working to an equivalent level of expertise (e.g. Nuclear Medicine/ Ultrasound)
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in specialty
• Worked at senior level for at least 8 years
• Management experience
• Organisational experience
• Track record of effective performance at senior level
• Up to date knowledge of Imaging technique
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Knowledge of developments within the profession

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students and staff
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Evidence of service redesign / modernisation skills
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Self motivated with an ability to motivate others
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and approach at all times
• Professional appearance

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.
• Assertiveness, influencing and negotiation skills
• Reliable work record
• Good health record
• Able to work across Trust sites

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).