Cath Lab Lead Radiographer

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

To undertake routine and complex investigations and implement agreed scanning techniques in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individuality. Scans will involve the use of a range of physical skills depending on the profession.

To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.

To provide and receive complex information that requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

To supervise students and junior staff in their practice to ensure on going education in all aspects of imaging modality.

To ensure that imaging techniques are evidence based and in line with current practice.

To provide specialist advice to members of the MDT

To undertake relevant research and audit within specialist field.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

To co-ordinate the modality team at an operational level ensuring the efficient running of the service, effective communication and dissemination of information, leading the team and working closely with stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery, supporting the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services with the operational planning and delivery of the service.

Provide relevant accurate data as required

To represent the Radiology Service on relevant management and service development committees within the Divisions in conjunction with the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services.

To support the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services in achieving the service objectives

Organisation of students and their clinical educators for in hospital placements.

To undertake relevant research and audit within specialist field.

Responsible for implementation of policies and supporting development of policies where required

ORGANISATIONAL

To represent Radiology Services at relevant committees within the organisation

To achieve the departmental objectives for the modality specific elements of the Radiology service.

With support from the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services, manage any performance and work force issues within the in-hospital staffing liaising with workforce and organisational development.

To maintain accurate and up to date records

To be responsible for the proposing and implementation of policies for the specialist area and other areas in the Radiology Department.

Responsible for the specialist team in relation to arranging annual leave, clinical supervision and works within a range of organisational policies

To act as Radiation Safety Advisor (RPS) for the Radiology service ensuring safe practices are adhered to and maintained.

PROFESSIONAL

To maintain registration with the HCPC and comply with the standards and codes of conduct.

QUALITY

To monitor and maintain quality standards and where applicable develop local quality indicators

To provide clinical and leadership supervision to staff

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of mentoring, coaching and supervision
• oEnhanced clinical reasoning skills & professional judgement
• oEfficiently organise/manage workloads and minimise avoidable risk
• oExperience of single and dual plane imaging equipment
• oExperience of cardiac interventional procedures
• oPrevious management of a team.
• oKnowledge of managing attendance
• oPrevious experience of having difficult conversations
• oKnowledge of employment law & HR procedures.

Desirable

• oExperience in organisation of QA processes
• oExperience in Service development & evaluation methods

Qualifications

Essential

• FHEQ Level 6 / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification if applicable

Desirable

• Qualification level ? FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11
• ? Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)/postgraduate diploma (PgDip) 'or equivalent qualification if applicable

Skills

Essential

• oExtensive understanding of approaches to communication
• oAbility to efficiently train and develop others

Desirable

• oExtensive understanding of CRIS system
• oStatistical skills in audit & research
• oPresentation skills

values

Essential

• oProactively review practice to prevent discrimination.
• oEager to continue own development through reflective practice.
• oHigh standards including when under pressure.
• oAllow for open & honest communication.
• oPromote teamwork.
• oEncourage quality improvement.
• oHave an understanding of different personalities, cultures & religious beliefs

Desirable

• oSupport resilience and self-care through role modelling

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

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).