Superintendent Radiographer - MRI & Nuclear Imaging
Job overview
RWT Radiology is a progressive and dynamic service offering patients and staff a safe and effective, care and work environment.
We strive for excellence in all that we do, and we hope that you will be our next key team player on this journey.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious diagnostic radiographer with excellent communication skills and a strong technical background in MRI, and a foundation understanding of Nuclear Imaging scanning to lead our MRI and Nuclear Imaging services.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a large team and have good knowledge of governance, risk management, service-relevant key performance indicators and budget management experience.
The successful candidate will be keen to implement change and embrace the fast paced nature of the industry, demonstrating a high level of resilience and problem solving matched with excellent organisational skills.
In return, we offer a strong, open and approachable operational management structure with opportunities for post graduate learning and development.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for planning and developing a cross-sectional imaging service that meets Radiology Directorate and Trust Targets and to implement service changes, including the implementation of new MRI scanners and imaging systems.
To develop the skills of imaging staff to provide and meet the changing service needs in cross sectional imaging, including development of training and competency programs.
To operationally manage the MRI & NI Departments across all sites, including the out of hours service. The post-holder will liaise with referring Directorates to provide a responsive service in line with the patient needs.
The post-holder will take an active role in risk management and will be responsible for taking the lead in risk management and governance issues in the areas managed.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow.We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for an in-depth description of the roles and responsibilities for this position.
Person specification
Personal Statement
Essential criteria- In 200 words or fewer, please describe your suitability for this role
Experience
Essential criteria- NHS equivalent experience in a trust of similar size with similar scanning requirements
- Excellent understanding of HR processes for staff management
- A good foundation knowledge of Nuclear Imaging services
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Masters Level or Equivalent Experience in MRI/Management
Communication
Essential criteria- Excellent written communication
We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system.Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.