Lead Superintendent Radiographer

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

The Superintendent Lead Radiographer for PRH, HPC and plain film imaging will be managerially and professionally responsible for the leadership and clinical effectiveness of all the Imaging staff at PRH, HPC and across the plain film services at PRH and RSCH.

The Lead Superintendent Radiographer for PRH, HPC and plain film imaging will be an integral member of the radiology/Imaging management team, and will work closely with the Head of Service, General Manager and Lead Radiographer for Imaging.

The Lead Superintendent Radiographer for PRH, HPC and plain film imaging will be expected to provide effective clinical leadership in conjunction with the Modality Leads and Heads of Department and will be supported with business and operational matters by the radiology/Imaging management Team.

The post holder will ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public.

The post holder will ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trust’s policies, protocols and guidelines.

The post holder will be expected to cover PRH and HPC sites.

• To ensure effective communications through the dissemination of information to all the staff in the department and to attend such meetings as may be necessary, in order to promote the efficient, effective and harmonious working of the department.
• To provide clinical leadership to the imaging radiographers, acting as a role model for best practice.
• To provide senior professional leadership, motivation and supervision to all the Imaging clinical staff at PRH, HPC and across the plain film imaging team across all sites (PRH, HPC and RSCH)
• To provide support and direct line management to the modality superintendents at PRH and HPC.
• To lead the fluoroscopy service at PRH/RSCH and to ensure requests are vetted and booked within required timescales
• Responsible for managing the annual leave process and sickness procedures for the staff in the dept
• Act as overall Radiation protection supervisor at PRH and HPC in accordance with the Ionising regulations.
• To be responsible for staffing strategies in order to reduce vacancies, increase retention, decrease sickness and absence, decrease turnover and promote career development.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are followed.
• To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy,

Working for our organisation

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure effective communications through the dissemination of information to all the staff in the department and to attend such meetings as may be necessary, in order to promote the efficient, effective and harmonious working of the department.
• To personally adhere to and uphold the HCPC Professional Code of Conduct at all times.
• To support the development of and promote the Trust’s mission, values, aims and objectives.
• To provide clinical leadership to the imaging radiographers, acting as a role model for best practice. Ensuring that poor clinical leadership is identified, challenged and improved and that the care is provided to a high standard.
• To provide senior professional leadership, motivation and supervision to all the Imaging clinical staff at PRH, HPC and across the plain film imaging team across all sites (PRH, HPC and RSCH)
• To provide operational and high level expert advanced practice leadership, clinical advice, teaching, mentorship and support for staff in relation to all aspects of Imaging.
• To provide professional support to the Q&S team and IRMER lead
• To lead on the development of and implementation of clinical / policies affecting the service and wider Trust.

• To provide support and direct line management to the modality superintendents at PRH and HPC.
• To lead the fluoroscopy service at PRH/RSCH and to ensure requests are vetted and booked within required timescales.
• To report all doses attributable to research examinations to the appropriate forum
• To ensure professional and technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date by attending meetings and study days and reading professional journals
• To delegate, where appropriate, responsibilities (professional & organisational) to

• To be responsible for the management and organisation of the workload in the X-ray departments at PRH and HPC, ensuring that high clinical standards are maintained, and plan for future needs.
• Adapt the service to respond to long and short-term demands. Ensure the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities. Rearrange work lists in case of equipment failure and be responsive to the inconvenience caused to patients by short notice cancellation of appointments
• To liaise with the radiographer allocating on-call duties and with the staff body to ensure provision of out-of-hours meets the needs of the service
• Responsible for managing the annual leave process and sickness procedures for the staff in the dept
• Maintain a high degree of clinical expertise, being aware of current developments in medical imaging and ensure that image quality and low radiation dose have a high priority within the dept
• Act as overall Radiation protection supervisor at PRH and HPC in accordance with the Ionising regulations to take responsibility for ensuring compliance with all national and local regulations concerning the protection of persons against ionising radiation.
• To lead on work with the Radiology General Manager, Lead Radiographer and modality lead superintendents at PRH and HPC to ensure that the interface between the Diagnostic Radiographers, Radiology nurses and Clinicians is optimal and achieves excellence in patient care.
• Work in conjunction with Radiology General Manager, Lead Radiographer and modality lead superintendents to ensure that national targets e.g. DM01, cancer waits and RTT are being met.
• To lead on the provision of expert advice on technical matters, for example in relation to Radiographic practices and the Radiology Equipment Replacement programme and equipment procurement.
• To provide support to the General Manager and Lead Radiographer on managing equipment downtime and associated continuity planning ranging from unplanned outage, general maintenance to planned downtime for replacement programmes.
• Report and investigate all clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Risk Management policies, making recommendations and implementing remedial actions where appropriate.
• To support department Radiation Protection supervisors in the annual Radiation protection audit
• To ensure the departments at PRH and HPC are complaint with the respective legislation for example Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2017

• Work with senior colleagues, to carry out 6 monthly skill mix reviews as required, and ensure that the established figures meet the needs of the imaging department
• To ensure all appraisal and STAM is up to date across PRH and HPC.
• To be responsible for staffing strategies in order to reduce vacancies, increase retention, decrease sickness and absence, decrease turnover and promote career development.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are followed.
• To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.

• To personally adhere to and uphold the HCPC Professional Code of Conduct at all times.
• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountability associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies and standards of UHSussex NHS FT, together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To present at all times a professional approach in terms of leadership, conduct, appearance and punctuality.
• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
• To ensure that the department is fully aware of Trust Child Protection Procedures, and that strategies and plans are in place across the care group to accurate identify children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse
• The post holder will be expected to operate within budgetary constraints at PRH and HPC at all times.
• To be responsible and accountable for ensuring that all staff under your direction comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines
• To be responsible for complying with Trust and local Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• All staff have a responsibility to contribute to a reduction in the Trust's carbon footprint and should pro-actively reduce and encourage others through own actions to reduce their contribution to carbon emissions. This includes switching off electrical appliances that are not in use, turning down heating, closing windows, switching off lights and reporting carbon waste etc.

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.
• To be responsible, for their own continuous personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• To conduct annual Performance Development Reviews and progress reviews for staff in your charge and, through this process, identify and facilitate development opportunities to improve the performance of the individual and the Trust.
• Ensure training and development needs that are identified in the individual’s personal development plan are followed up and assist staff to identify their development needs, and to promote a learning culture.
• Ensure that Departmental Induction training and all necessary training to meet health and safety and statutory requirements is in place and is appropriately reviewed.
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person specification

Application form

• Post graduate qualification/relevent experience
• Imaging experience in NHS setting
• Operational experience within radiology
• Evidence of ability to work to tight deadlines

• Experience of managing an imaging department
• Masters degree
• Evidence of flexible working

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for non medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [email protected]