Job summary
At
MYTT an opportunity has arisen for a new Team Leader to join the CT team. You will be responsible for coordinating
resources and delivering a high-quality, patient-centered service. You will
play a key role in the planning, co-ordination, monitoring and delivery of the CT
service.
You will maintain a high level of clinical
practice with a balance of admin, management and clinical duties. Significant
experience in CT scanning is
essential and the post holder must demonstrate excellent clinical and
leadership skills. You will be part of a vibrant and busy team who work
together to support each other to achieve the best for every patient.
MYTT CT cover 3
hospital sites; Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury as well as a newly
installed Community Diagnostic Centre based in Wakefield. The CT team work
nights, extended days, evenings and weekends (including bank holidays), however
the core hours for this position are primarily Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
We are a
challenging and fast-paced service and require someone who can step into this role
with confidence and the ability to motivate themselves and others. We are looking for someone who can
uphold our trust values & behaviours and play a crucial role in delivering
excellent care.
If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact
Gemma Steadman, Patient Service Manager for CT g.steadman@nhs.net or Rahul Modi,
CT Consultant Radiographer Rahul.modi1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for
the site leadership of the CT service under the direction of the Consultant
Radiographer and Radiology Services Manager.
To work closely with the
modality Consultant Radiographer ensuring clinical standards are established,
quality is maintained, and patient pathways developed and agreed.
The post holder will provide leadership
and operational management for the specialist CT service across MYHT,
delivering high quality clinical care.
They
will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise within the modality,
working alongside the radiology service manager and consultant radiographer to
provide excellent clinical care, advice, education, and support to staff and
other key stakeholders.
The
post holder will manage and lead the whole service team comprising of Trainee
Radiographers, Senior Radiographers and Clinical Support Workers and other team
members. In addition, they will lead the development and delivery of a
programme of practice and continued professional development for staff within
the speciality. This will be achieved
through working in partnership with lead clinicians, Consultant Radiographers, Managers
and other team leaders.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain a high level of clinical practice by ensuring engagement in clinical sessions, ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.
To manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
To demonstrate and maintain a good understanding of IRMER 2017 & IRR 2017 and ensure the correct application of radiation safety measures in CT as well as ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements with particular regard to health and safety legislation, procedures and Trust policy.
With the Radiology Managers and other senior staff, contribute to the development of evidence-based practice in CT including development and review of evidence-based imaging protocols, to undertake regular audit to evidence service evaluation.
To have the responsibility for ensuring that imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols and contribute towards the Trust-wide radiation policies.
To assess each patient and examination request to produce the correct course of action for examination, justification and diagnosis. To take the lead in advising and educating other radiographers in the justification and protocolling processes.
To work without supervision performing a full range of procedures as determined by departmental protocols and to adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation.
To initiate and advise on follow-up action with patients where appropriate. To utilise expert knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to authorisation, imaging / intervention and reporting.
To actively develop high standards of patient care in self and others, ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented e.g., infection control.
To assist in the development of quality assurance programmes, working closely with the dose optimisation group. Including departmental audit. To encourage, motivate and facilitate staff contributions to audit and QA.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Radiography Services Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain a high level of clinical practice by ensuring engagement in clinical sessions, ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.
To manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
To demonstrate and maintain a good understanding of IRMER 2017 & IRR 2017 and ensure the correct application of radiation safety measures in CT as well as ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements with particular regard to health and safety legislation, procedures and Trust policy.
With the Radiology Managers and other senior staff, contribute to the development of evidence-based practice in CT including development and review of evidence-based imaging protocols, to undertake regular audit to evidence service evaluation.
To have the responsibility for ensuring that imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols and contribute towards the Trust-wide radiation policies.
To assess each patient and examination request to produce the correct course of action for examination, justification and diagnosis. To take the lead in advising and educating other radiographers in the justification and protocolling processes.
To work without supervision performing a full range of procedures as determined by departmental protocols and to adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation.
To initiate and advise on follow-up action with patients where appropriate. To utilise expert knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to authorisation, imaging / intervention and reporting.
To actively develop high standards of patient care in self and others, ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented e.g., infection control.
To assist in the development of quality assurance programmes, working closely with the dose optimisation group. Including departmental audit. To encourage, motivate and facilitate staff contributions to audit and QA.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Radiography Services Manager.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and calmly and carry out concurrent activities, Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
- Punctuality, commitment and motivation
- Respected member of an existing team
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Wide, varying & in-depth knowledge of CT and service provision.
- Understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, radiation safety regulations and relevant trust protocols.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence based practice.
- Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
- Knowledge and awareness of Incident Reporting systems and their importance
- Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes
- Awareness of current QA issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of or interest in teaching.
- Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
- Knowledge of the system interfaces within radiology
- Knowledge and awareness of working with third party providers.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience at a senior radiographer level & extensive experience of CT
- Experience of complex clinical situations, with sound clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- Experience of participating in clinical audit, research and quality assurance programmes
- Evidence of managing resources, staff and equipment.
- Experience of PACS and RIS
- Evidence of people management skills including
- change-management and negotiation for service
- delivery
Desirable
- Experience of evaluating radiology equipment prior to purchase
- Experience of protocol/guideline development: service delivery and recruitment
- Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers and post graduate students.
- Evidence of out-of-hours CT experience
- Proven analytical skills in interpreting complex information.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of imaging skills for others to follow.
- Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working with PACS and Radiology Information Systems
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.
- Computer & keyboard skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Car driver
- Effective presentation skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to command confidence in other health professionals.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Flexible working according to demand for the provision of a 24 hour service
- Reasonable response time
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
- Reliable work record
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or D.C.R. (R)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuous and current professional, leadership and academic development relevant to Radiology services.
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Post graduate qualification in CT (or within 9 months of completion of the qualification)
Desirable
- M level or equivalent courses in relevant
- professional, management or leadership
- qualifications
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and calmly and carry out concurrent activities, Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
- Punctuality, commitment and motivation
- Respected member of an existing team
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Wide, varying & in-depth knowledge of CT and service provision.
- Understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, radiation safety regulations and relevant trust protocols.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence based practice.
- Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
- Knowledge and awareness of Incident Reporting systems and their importance
- Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes
- Awareness of current QA issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of or interest in teaching.
- Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
- Knowledge of the system interfaces within radiology
- Knowledge and awareness of working with third party providers.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience at a senior radiographer level & extensive experience of CT
- Experience of complex clinical situations, with sound clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- Experience of participating in clinical audit, research and quality assurance programmes
- Evidence of managing resources, staff and equipment.
- Experience of PACS and RIS
- Evidence of people management skills including
- change-management and negotiation for service
- delivery
Desirable
- Experience of evaluating radiology equipment prior to purchase
- Experience of protocol/guideline development: service delivery and recruitment
- Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers and post graduate students.
- Evidence of out-of-hours CT experience
- Proven analytical skills in interpreting complex information.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of imaging skills for others to follow.
- Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working with PACS and Radiology Information Systems
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.
- Computer & keyboard skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Car driver
- Effective presentation skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to command confidence in other health professionals.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Flexible working according to demand for the provision of a 24 hour service
- Reasonable response time
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
- Reliable work record
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or D.C.R. (R)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuous and current professional, leadership and academic development relevant to Radiology services.
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Post graduate qualification in CT (or within 9 months of completion of the qualification)
Desirable
- M level or equivalent courses in relevant
- professional, management or leadership
- qualifications
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).
