Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
The department is looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic X-Ray, Fluoroscopy & Interventional Service Lead / Principal Radiographer to support our x-ray, fluoroscopy, interventional and reporting services. You will work within a team of Lead Radiographers/Mammographers and Sonographers to deliver excellent services for our patients.
This is an exciting time to be joining our team at Bolton as we embark on a number of developments and improvements to expand our team and our services to our community.
We are looking for a dynamic, patient focused and motivated leader to provide a clear vision and direction for the services. The post will involve planning and managing service provision, leading a team of staff and working with multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Operational Business Manager in Radiology, you will be an integral member of the senior management team. You will work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues to provide the best possible experience to our patients whilst at the same time meeting performance standards and targets.
Experience in a leadership role is essential with proven experience in managing a team of staff, co-ordinating rotas, conducting appraisals, return to work interviews, attendance management etc.
The ability to positively engage clinical and non-clinical teams is essential, You will be expected to deliver high performing services within budget, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
We are fortunate to have a managed equipment service contract which ensures that our patients have access to the latest technology via a planned equipment replacement programme. As the lead radiographer, you will oversee the equipment replacement for your area including formulation of outline business cases and project management of the installations in conjunction with the estates and facilities team and the equipment suppliers.
This is a great opportunity to move your career to the next level, so if you are ready for this challenge we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have a CQC rating as good overall and we have some key areas of outstanding practice with an outstanding rating for being well led at every level.
Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offer a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of the post holder will be to provide both clinical and managerial support in helping Bolton's radiology department deliver the best possible service to its service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of the post holder will be to provide both clinical and managerial support in helping Bolton's radiology department deliver the best possible service to its service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging or image interpretation.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Additional qualifications
- Education qualification or experience
- Management/Leadership qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive independent clinical practice in the speciality of plain film, fluoroscopy, intervention and/or reporting.
- Experience of leadership and management (people and service)
- Experience of working with other divisions/interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understanding of recent developments within Radiology/NHS
- Teaching, training, mentoring experience
- Current or previous experience as a RPS
- Current or previous experience of managing a service - delivering targets
Knowledge
Essential
- Legislation regarding ionising radiation
- Proven knowledge base of radiography
- Clinical & information governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management
Skills
Essential
- Communication - staff & patients
- Professionalism - patient care, knowledge, responsibilities
- Organisational, time management, efficient skills
- Negotiation, conflict resolution, change management,
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging or image interpretation.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Additional qualifications
- Education qualification or experience
- Management/Leadership qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive independent clinical practice in the speciality of plain film, fluoroscopy, intervention and/or reporting.
- Experience of leadership and management (people and service)
- Experience of working with other divisions/interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understanding of recent developments within Radiology/NHS
- Teaching, training, mentoring experience
- Current or previous experience as a RPS
- Current or previous experience of managing a service - delivering targets
Knowledge
Essential
- Legislation regarding ionising radiation
- Proven knowledge base of radiography
- Clinical & information governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management
Skills
Essential
- Communication - staff & patients
- Professionalism - patient care, knowledge, responsibilities
- Organisational, time management, efficient skills
- Negotiation, conflict resolution, change management,
Desirable
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
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).
