X-ray Operational Lead Radiographer
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Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious, motivated and experienced Radiographer to co-lead the Core Services team. This position is one of two X-ray Operational Lead Radiographers who will be expected to jointly manage the Core Services team. The working hours are 8.45am - 5pm Monday to Friday. There is an option to join the on-call roster to cover evening and weekend shifts as part of this role.
The Core Services Department has 3 digital Siemens x-ray rooms, 1 brand new Siemens fluoroscopy room, 10 digital mobile x-ray systems (7 Carestream and 3 Phillips) and a brand new Xograph dental x-ray room. It is an exciting time as we recently replaced our 3 x-ray rooms for top of the range Siemens X.pree systems.
Location - St. Bartholomew's Hospital which is in the heart of the City of London- St. Paul's.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience guided by our expert clinical leads. In addition you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and to augment to your skills and experience.
We offer a full range of local and specialist services, which includes centres for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility problems, endocrinology and sexual health conditions.
Applicants for all posts above must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers and HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a specialist diagnostic practitioner for Core Services. The aim ofthis role is to:o To manage an imaging or radiography service in a discrete unit.o To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.o To undertake regular audit of their own practice and of other Radiographerso To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnosticservice.o To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.o To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development(CPD).
Patients will present with a full range of complex conditions, the post holder will be responsible forensuring the service performs the appropriate diagnostic radiography procedure to support thepatient's diagnosis and treatment.This role is to provide visible clinical and Professional Leadership to Radiographers, Radiographic staff andstudents within the imaging service, based within Imaging at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the post holder will beresponsible for ensuring that all quality targets in regards to efficient and effective imaging of patients is undertaken to a wide range of patients on a day to day basis optimising the use of available resources.The post holder will be an ambassador for Plain X-ray Radiography, ensuring that we adopt the bestprinciples, with agreed robust operational and training procedures in place.
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
29 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-6756498SBH
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
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