Job summary
King's College Hospital Radiology Department (Denmark Hill) is looking to recruit a CT Superintendent to provide responsibility for the CT service at Denmark Hill and support the Lead CT Superintendent within the Trust.
Applicants that have applied within the last 3 months, need not apply again.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a pivotal role in both the operational and clinical aspects of both the CT and wider Radiology service at Denmark Hill. This includes but is not limited to:
- Providing clinical leadership to a large group of fixed and rotational staff
- Maintaining an expert level of technical knowledge within the modality
- Using this knowledge to help achieve best possible patient outcomes; develop new and existing staff members' competencies and deliver a safe service to patients.
- Ensuring CQC and IRMER requirements and responsibilities are met
- Ensuring Clinical Governance is regularly reviewed and up to date, working in collaboration with the Clinical Governance Lead Radiologist and Radiographer.
- Investigating adverse incident reports and implementing any potential learning outcomes.
- Line management of a large group of junior and senior staff members
- Participation in the Radiology Performance Manager roster on a rotational basis
- Working with and assisting the Lead CT Superintendent Radiographer on all operational matters related to the safe and effective delivery of the CT service.
The successful applicant will be a HCPC registered radiographer and will hold either a BSc in Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
The post requires excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing quality care in both the technical and patient facing aspects of the role.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with the Lead CT Superintendent the post holder will work closely with a multidisciplinary team healthcare professionals and radiologists, to ensure the timely, efficient and cost effective day-to-day management of the CT department at the Denmark Hill site in line with the departments operating procedures and protocols, while ensuring the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
As a clinical expert in the field of CT, possessing significant post-qualification experience in a wide range of CT procedures, the post holder will be able to work autonomously within their specialist area, maintaining their expertise to the highest level, and will be accountable for their own professional actions.
As a member of the radiology management team the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the departments strategy including formulating and implementing workforce plans and equipment replacement projects and will be responsible alongside the Lead Superintendent for implementing local, Trust and national policies.
They will deputise for the Lead CT Superintendent in their absence will have the knowledge and confidence to give specialist advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will demonstrate clinical and professional leadership and will lead on the supervision and teaching of rotational and dedicated CT radiographers, assistant practitioners and student radiographers, and will contribute to the line management of the rotational radiographic team, as delegated by the Lead Superintendent team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with the Lead CT Superintendent the post holder will work closely with a multidisciplinary team healthcare professionals and radiologists, to ensure the timely, efficient and cost effective day-to-day management of the CT department at the Denmark Hill site in line with the departments operating procedures and protocols, while ensuring the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
As a clinical expert in the field of CT, possessing significant post-qualification experience in a wide range of CT procedures, the post holder will be able to work autonomously within their specialist area, maintaining their expertise to the highest level, and will be accountable for their own professional actions.
As a member of the radiology management team the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the departments strategy including formulating and implementing workforce plans and equipment replacement projects and will be responsible alongside the Lead Superintendent for implementing local, Trust and national policies.
They will deputise for the Lead CT Superintendent in their absence will have the knowledge and confidence to give specialist advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will demonstrate clinical and professional leadership and will lead on the supervision and teaching of rotational and dedicated CT radiographers, assistant practitioners and student radiographers, and will contribute to the line management of the rotational radiographic team, as delegated by the Lead Superintendent team.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualification
Essential
- Experience in Band 7 role or above
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant experience
- CPD record/additional study/qualification
- Evidence of extended role/responsibilities
- Awareness of King's Radiology
Person Specification
Experience/Qualification
Essential
- Experience in Band 7 role or above
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant experience
- CPD record/additional study/qualification
- Evidence of extended role/responsibilities
- Awareness of King's Radiology
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).
