Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled Radiographer to lead our superb team within interventional radiology and fluoroscopy at Maidstone Hospital.
The IR and Fluoroscopy Superintendent is a pivotal member of the Radiology Team. The post holder will be supported by the Radiology management team to lead a team of dedicated Radiographers providing IR and Fluoroscopy Services.
The successful candidate will also work closely with Consultant Radiologists, Clinical Governance Lead, Practice Educator, wider Management and Superintendent Team.
We are proud of our team who have a reputation for high clinical standards and performance. You will need to have excellent Leadership skills, Communication and Interpersonal skills to support the Team in delivering the best patient care.
The Radiology department is in a period of change with exciting new developments at our Community Diagnostic Centre. As such the structure across our hospitals is developing as we work to support this expansion.
Main duties of the job
The key role of the IR and Fluoroscopy Superintendent is to support the flow of our patients through the IR and Fluoroscopy department. This requires a dedication to providing the best care for our patients and staff.
- The post holder will be responsible for IR and Fluoroscopy services at our Maidstone site and will support the wider trust IR and Fluoroscopy service in conjunction with the Superintendents of the Maidstone site and community diagnostic centre
- The post holder will provide professional Leadership to the Team within IR and Fluoroscopy
- The post holder will manage IR and Fluoroscopy equipment on a day to day basis
- The post holder will act as an RPS for IR and Fluoroscopy
- The post holder will lead current and new staff members
- The post holder will develop and be responsible for implementation of departmental policies & protocols
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management Qualification
- Advanced practice qualification relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical IR and Fluoroscopy experience.
- Competent IT skills
- Previous experience of working in a NHS hospital
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation
Desirable
- Rotational experience in other modalities
- Participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
- To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
- Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and discuss problems from both sides of a situation
- Evidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the department
- Good presentation skills
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
- Ability in negotiating and influencing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management Qualification
- Advanced practice qualification relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical IR and Fluoroscopy experience.
- Competent IT skills
- Previous experience of working in a NHS hospital
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation
Desirable
- Rotational experience in other modalities
- Participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
- To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
- Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and discuss problems from both sides of a situation
- Evidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the department
- Good presentation skills
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
- Ability in negotiating and influencing
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
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).
