Barts Health NHS Trust

CT Operational Lead Radiographer

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Job summary

We are looking for cross sectional experienced HCPC registered Radiographers to lead the day to day running of the CT team at Mile End Hospital. Whilst the role is based at Mile End there is an expectation of a rotation through Royal London CT department also.

This post gives you the opportunity to build on your clinical expertise in CT and to be involved in the set up and running of the CT at our new centre. Encouragement will be given to staff who wish to pursue post graduate studies in CT.

The site currently has a GE Revolution EVO scanner (static) and a Siemens Somaton go.Top (mobile). There are also development works for a 3rd scanner for 2024.

We will be providing a service to a wide range of cancer, urgent, rheumatology and routine outpatients in the East and north east of London.

It is essential to have good organisational skills, good working relationships and be motivated and able to demonstrate how you can motivate others within the team. Training of radiographers in CT will be essential, as will the review and implementation of new scanning protocols in conjunction with Radiologists and ensuring all staff are aware of the new studies/procedures.

The candidate will be required to work full time on a rota covering Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00 shift system.

Main duties of the job

To lead the technical /radiographic staff, and to develop an efficient CT service for the Community Diagnostic Centre / Early Diagnosis Centre at Mile End Hospital. There is an expectation of a rotation through Royal London CT department with this role also.

To develop and maintain the CT service, standardising protocols, managing the patient bookings and waiting lists, and managing the rotation of radiographers and imaging assistants throughout the CT department.

To organise and oversee the training of radiographers and students in all aspects of CT scanning, including comprehensive competency assessments alongside the other CT Band 7 Team.

To provide an effective operational lead radiographer role for the CT service for the Community Diagnostic Centre / Early Diagnosis Centre at Mile End Hospital.

In conjunction with the CT Managers, promote continuous improvements in service delivery and quality within all areas of the CT service, using modern methods to improve productivity, leading in the delivery of service and workforce transformation, and re-design.

The Post-holder will manage the work of staff in the department and develop a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services. The post-holder will ensure the development and acceptance of challenging but realistic objectives for staff and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management, achieve the required results.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-5622067RLH

Job locations

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required
  • oExcellent communication skills and presentation skills.
  • oAbility to initiate and implement change
  • oGood analytical & organisational ability
  • oAbility to lead and manage staff in a large and complex service
  • oTo have effective problem solving skills
  • oGood computer skills
  • oAble to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures

Desirable

  • Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.

Qualifications

Essential

  • oBSc Radiography or DCR
  • oState Registration
  • oSome formal management Training
  • oIV cannulation
  • oPost graduate qualification in CT(or working towards this)

Desirable

  • Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
  • CT Colon training- in house or externally
  • ILS training
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required
  • oExcellent communication skills and presentation skills.
  • oAbility to initiate and implement change
  • oGood analytical & organisational ability
  • oAbility to lead and manage staff in a large and complex service
  • oTo have effective problem solving skills
  • oGood computer skills
  • oAble to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures

Desirable

  • Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.

Qualifications

Essential

  • oBSc Radiography or DCR
  • oState Registration
  • oSome formal management Training
  • oIV cannulation
  • oPost graduate qualification in CT(or working towards this)

Desirable

  • Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
  • CT Colon training- in house or externally
  • ILS training

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim CT Lead Mile End

Tara McGinley

tara.mcginley1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-5622067RLH

Job locations

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


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