Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Quality Lead

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated paediatric Radiology Department who would like to develop and grow their Leadership and Management in the NHS.

You will be joining our friendly, flexible and welcoming paediatric department that encompasses 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS scanner, CT and Spect CT scanners, 2 MRI scanner, theatre and mobile imaging. The x-ray department supports a range of specialities including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic and musculo-skeletal work.

You will work as part of the radiology management team to provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic service to children in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

You must have excellent communication and organisation skills, commitment to CPD and an excellent knowledge of Radiation Protection legislation and health and safety requirements to ensure patients receive the best possible quality care.

We have many opportunities for CPD, including research, audits and specialist training and we are committed to supporting and encouraging our staff and promote quality within our department.

Main duties of the job

To lead, manage and supervise the accreditation processes in the radiology department, carrying out the required management and leadership tasks to support all.

To develop a quality structure (Project Plan) throughout the Radiology department, maintaining and developing the Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to the Radiology within the Division of Pharmacy, Diagnostics and Genetics. The objective being that the Radiology Department becomes accredited, progressively more effective and efficient in quality terms and meets both regulatory and accreditation requirements.

To lead and provide support and guidance to the Departmental managers, Radiologists and Radiology team in the areas of document control, audit, corrective/preventative actions, incident management, management of training, asset and supplier records, and preparation for QSI accreditation inspections.

The post holder will be a key member of the Radiology Management Team and the Project Leader for Quality Service Imaging (QSI) Accreditation.

About us

Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision to create a healthier future for children and young people.

  • Outstanding patient care
  • Brilliant place to work
  • Leader in childrens health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working

Details

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

425-23-5371147

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

  • Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
  • Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
  • Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
  • Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

  • Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
  • Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
  • Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
  • Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
  • MSc or equivalent experience / postgraduate study
  • CPD portfolio
  • HCPC Registration
  • Public liability Insurance /SoR Membership

Desirable

  • IV Cannulation Course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of QA programmes relating to imaging equipment
  • A broad range of general radiography experience NHS experience
  • Extensive experience working in a busy radiology environment (trauma)
  • Demonstrable competency in using a PACS/RIS system

Desirable

  • Paediatric Imaging Experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Management skills
  • Line management experience
  • Mentoring

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of Radiation Protection, all relevant legislation and all ongoing developments as RPS under IRR17
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
  • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and procedures under IRMER 17
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques
  • Data protection legislation

Desirable

  • Knowledge of CT imaging
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
  • MSc or equivalent experience / postgraduate study
  • CPD portfolio
  • HCPC Registration
  • Public liability Insurance /SoR Membership

Desirable

  • IV Cannulation Course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of QA programmes relating to imaging equipment
  • A broad range of general radiography experience NHS experience
  • Extensive experience working in a busy radiology environment (trauma)
  • Demonstrable competency in using a PACS/RIS system

Desirable

  • Paediatric Imaging Experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Management skills
  • Line management experience
  • Mentoring

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of Radiation Protection, all relevant legislation and all ongoing developments as RPS under IRR17
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
  • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and procedures under IRMER 17
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques
  • Data protection legislation

Desirable

  • Knowledge of CT imaging

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Manager

Helen McQuillan

helen.mcquillan@nhs.net

01142717334

Details

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

425-23-5371147

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


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