Deputy Superintendent Radiographer - Band 7

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen, for a suitably qualified senior radiographer, to apply for the post of Deputy Superintendent Radiographer In X-Ray and AE. You will be able to deputize for the General Superintendent Radiographer. You will have some previous managerial experience and have the ability to lead the service through changing and challenging times.

It will be predominantly based at St Peters hospital but will rotate to Ashford Hospital on a regular basis. St Peters hospital has 3 xray rooms, fluoroscopy, Interventional x-ray, 2 CT Scanners, Dexa, Dentals and Image Intensifiers. It is fully digital and is covered within a Managed Equipment Service for replacement. You will be expected to rotate through all areas of the department.

We actively encourage staff to undertake continuing professional development and extension of the radiographers role. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to extend their role in line with service needs.

Main duties of the job

To deputise for the General Superintendent Radiographer in charge of x-ray, AE x-ray and RBU.

To be responsible for all imaging services at St Peters Hospital on a day to day basis.

To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

To liaise with other Health Care Professionals both in and outside the Trust and departmental staff on a daily basis.

To continue to develop ones own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development.

To be responsible for the training of newly qualified staff in the radiology department at St Peters Hospital and along with other senior staff for the training of students.

To be responsible for staff training and updating staff in the working of the General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy and Theatre.

To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, staff, visitors and staff according to the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Date posted

17 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£28,408 to £34,581 a year including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9323-KPG2260

Job locations

Guildford Road

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Succesful candidates will need to hold a DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).

With current Membership to the Professional Body (HCPC).

The departments core hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm. You are required to work 37.5 hours within those times which is negotiable with the department and the candidate.

There is a commitment from the department to ongoing CPD and support additional post graduate training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Succesful candidates will need to hold a DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).

With current Membership to the Professional Body (HCPC).

The departments core hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm. You are required to work 37.5 hours within those times which is negotiable with the department and the candidate.

There is a commitment from the department to ongoing CPD and support additional post graduate training.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered.
Current Membership to Professional Body.
Broad experience in line management, team building, staff training and supervision.
To have experience in recruitment and retention initiatives.
Ability to develop a service and implement change in line with needs.
Thorough knowledge of a range of current imaging techniques and future developments.
Understanding of IRMER and IRR17 and Infection Control requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the latest NHS targets.
Understanding of clinical governance within radiology.
Take responsibility and be accountable for own professional actions.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered.
Current Membership to Professional Body.
Broad experience in line management, team building, staff training and supervision.
To have experience in recruitment and retention initiatives.
Ability to develop a service and implement change in line with needs.
Thorough knowledge of a range of current imaging techniques and future developments.
Understanding of IRMER and IRR17 and Infection Control requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the latest NHS targets.
Understanding of clinical governance within radiology.
Take responsibility and be accountable for own professional actions.

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

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