Job summary
We are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as the Lead Radiographer for the Radiology Department at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.
The successful candidate will be leading and supporting the department's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for both pre-registration and post-registration non-medical staff.
The position involves working 26.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours falling between 08:00 and 17:00.
Final working days and hours will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are keen to contribute to a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a qualified professional with excellent communication skills to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable working independently, with the confidence to recognise when to seek guidance and collaborate with colleagues.
Confident (or a willingness to learn) in handling human resources and employee relations matters is essential.
The successful candidate will have the flexibility to manage the dynamic and occasionally unpredictable operational demands of the workplace, responding effectively to shifting departmental priorities.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
- Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Leadership qualifications.
- Other post-graduate study.
- RPS certificate.
- Teaching/mentoring certification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of human resources and employee relations policies and processes.
- Reflective practice for leadership and management styles that are required for different staff groups.
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audits.
Desirable
- Leadership and management styles. Including absence and appraisals.
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and mentorship/leadership styles.
- Mental wellbeing awareness.
- Awareness of freedom to speak up.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of diagnostic staff line management.
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Evidence of supervisory and training staff.
- Experience of appraising.
Desirable
- Responsibility for imaging services.
- Experience of delivering a training programme or managing change.
- Experience in audit and continuous quality improvement.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
- Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Leadership qualifications.
- Other post-graduate study.
- RPS certificate.
- Teaching/mentoring certification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of human resources and employee relations policies and processes.
- Reflective practice for leadership and management styles that are required for different staff groups.
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audits.
Desirable
- Leadership and management styles. Including absence and appraisals.
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and mentorship/leadership styles.
- Mental wellbeing awareness.
- Awareness of freedom to speak up.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of diagnostic staff line management.
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Evidence of supervisory and training staff.
- Experience of appraising.
Desirable
- Responsibility for imaging services.
- Experience of delivering a training programme or managing change.
- Experience in audit and continuous quality improvement.
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).
