Deputy General X-ray Superintendent

Job summary

DGT is looking for an enthusiastic individual become the Deputy General Superintendent for the X-ray department. As well as having good clinical experience the successful candidate should also have good organisational and people management skills, with a flair for innovation and change management.Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Organisation serving a local population of around 500,000, across, Dartford, Gravesend , Swanley and Bexley. Darent Valley Hospital is a modern hospital which opened in the year 2000. It is well equipped offering an excellent patient focussed working environment. The Trust routinely scores high from a Staff satisfaction perspective and patient care, and very high in terms of DM01 performance. The Trust also has Radiology Departments at Sidcup, Erith and Gravesend.We have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, Lithotripsy, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography. Radiographer role extension /CPD is actively encouraged and supported in Radiology. Examples being: Appendicular and Axial, CT Head, MRI and lower and upper GI reporting and Radiographer Lead Cardiac Stressing.With a view to seven day working and enhancing our Radiology Service - flexible hours are expected, working weekends and evenings as part of core hours.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy General X-ray Superintendent is responsible for assisting the General X-ray Superintendent in the day-to-day management, coordination and delivery of the general x-ray service. The post holder will effectively manage and deploy the Radiology Department Assistants in their specific area and take responsibility for ensuring that adequate and appropriate staffing is provided at all times.The post holder will provide a focus for expert advanced radiographic care, professional leadership and the development of practice. The post holder will help to develop new systems of working to maintain and improve the radiographic service to meet directorate, trust and national targets.They will be responsible for the appraisal and performance monitoring of the RDA staff members for whom they assume line manager responsibility and contribute to their professional development.The role is primarily clinical working at Darent Valley Hospital, including practical general x-ray, mobiles, theatres, fluoroscopy and teaching.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

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Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Rd

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Rd

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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