Job summary
Employer heading
Interventional Radiology Superintendent Radiographer
Band 8a
Job overview
Interventional Radiology Superintendent Radiographer. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 8a Interventional Radiology Superintendent Radiographer to join our friendly and well-supported team. The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and to contribute to an effective and efficient service, delivered through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.
You will be dynamic, highly self-motivated and organised. The Radiology team are friendly and highly skilled with a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and active encouragement to be involved in training and audit.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be experienced in all aspects of Inventional Radiology including specialist knowledge of complex procedures. They will also be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of IR(ME)R along with excellent quality control and assurance knowledge. You will have had previous management experience and have the ability to look after the day-to-day running of a busy department, supporting the operational lead superintendent radiographer with a variety of tasks when necessary.Â
A requirement of the position is a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with recent NHS experience ideally within an acute setting. Our staff also benefit from the inner London high cost area supplement of 20%.
The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development, audit and advanced practice.Â
Working for our organisation
Although based at St George’s Hospital, you will also oversee the fluoroscopy department at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton. Our staff are exposed to a wide range of different patients and procedures which gives them valuable experience and scope of practice whilst helping us to deliver the best possible care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography or equivalent
- HPCP registered
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
- Post graduate qualification in health management
- Qualification in teaching
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience in the training and development of other staff including students
- Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct
- Experience/ working knowledge of PACS
- Experience of change management/modernisation
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to give and accept direction
- Common sense and ability to problem solve effectively
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues and the development profession and contemporary issues
Desirable criteria
- Data analysis and statistics knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Team player – understanding team dynamics
- Commitment to quality
- Good timekeeper, professional attitude, enthusiasm
- High professional/radiographic standards with attention to detail
- Willingness to embrace new concepts
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Self-motivated
Desirable criteria
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Excellent oral presentation skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Ability to multitask and adaptable
- Commitment to participate in OOH and weekend duties if needed
- Good attendance record
- Able to accept and respond to constructive feedback
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Butler
- Job title
- Operational Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8725 1998
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