Team Leader Radiographer
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Team Leader Radiographer in the General Imaging Department.
This is open to all Band 6 Radiographers.
The post holder will be based in the plain film imaging department and will be able to work clinically across all modalities and equipment in the general imaging department. The post will also involve supporting the day to day running of the department, along with management duties where required.
You will be expected to assess daily workloads and capacity to ensure efficient running of the plain film imaging department to provide a prompt service to all patients and service users.
You should explore creative approaches to professional development in order to meet your individual learning needs, and make full use of learning resources available to you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for daily adjustments and amendments to the weekly room rota to ensure safe staffing levels in the clinical areas at all times, assessment of workflow though the department taking into account capacity and demand, management of stock levels, ensuring the equipment is fully functioning and producing optimal image quality by making sure regular QA checks are performed, supporting colleagues of all levels in their daily learning and development and carrying out annual practice based competencies as well as appraisals.
You will also be responsible for welcoming new starters to the team and supporting them through their local induction programme, initial assessments and equipment competencies.
The post holder will apply their clinical expertise, knowledge and associated skills to support all staff in the continuous improvement of practice and enhancing patient care within the General Imaging department.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work as a specialist Radiographer in the main Radiology Department undertaking both clinical and supervisory duties and will be responsible to the Lead Radiographer and the Head of Radiology. Duties will include the following:
- Undertaking clinical work to include 9am-5pm Monday to Friday primarily, but having a flexible approach to participation in the 24/7 clinical service.
- Working closely with the Lead Radiographer to ensure adherence at all times to IR(ME)R employers procedures by both self and the wider radiographic team
- Responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and management of the clinical service which will include the supervision and organisation of band 6 / 5 radiographers and support staff.
- Responsibility for ensuring a high quality Imaging service is delivered to all patient
- Working closely with the Lead Radiographer undertaking a range of delegated managerial tasks supporting the ongoing management of the general imaging service and provision of a 24/7 service.
- Working closely with the Lead Radiographer undertaking a range of delegated managerial tasks supporting the improvement of quality and risk awareness in the team, along with handling conflict and complaints when the need arises.
- Support the Lead Radiographer in dealing with Datix.
- Supervise, support and assist students and junior radiographers in service delivery and personal development.
Full details can be found in the attached documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- 2 years experience as a senior radiographer
Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrable evidence of leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience in producing and developing staff rosters
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience
- Experience in undertaking extended role in any relevent area
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16.New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced.Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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