Job overview

The postholder will provide an effective plain imaging service to prescribed service delivery targets. The central focus is on the A&E service however require active daily management of resources will be required to ensure effective Inpatient, mobile & theatre, direct access (GP), and outpatients services are maintained.

The postholder will also be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the plain imaging service, managing a multidisciplinary team within the department and promoting an integrated team approach within the context of the Department of Radiology.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • To ensure the highest standards of patient care and image quality, including monitoring of radiographic standards and development of new techniques, protocols, training programmes and audit projects, as appropriate to service needs
  • Monitor the level and standard of work undertaken by your staff and to guide, coach and advise them as appropriate. Provide briefing prior to and debriefing after all training and development activities.
  • Liaise directly with the lead Consultant Radiologist for all clinical matters
  • To line manage assistant practitioners, ensuring that they are correctly supervised and working in accordance with trust and departmental policy.
  • To undertake all practical radiographic and associated duties on rotation throughout all areas of the Department of Radiology
  • Manage the continuous development and maintenance of techniques and protocols in keeping with service and research needs. Ensuring all practice is evidence based.
  • Co-ordination of the provision of an equipment servicing, quality assurance and monitoring programme in agreement with the Head of Imaging.
  • Encouragement and maintenance of a good working relationship with all other departments and staff to provide an efficient and effective plain imaging service to all users and patients.
  • To contribute to the Clinical Governance programme within the Department and Directorate actively encouraging others

    • Working for our organisation

    Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

    We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

    Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

    Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

    We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

    Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

    Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

    Person specification

    Education / Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
  • HPC Registration radiographer

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of Management studies or equivalent experience
  • PGDip in Radiology related studies

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Current and future trends in plain Imaging practice.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Planning and commissioning of new capital equipment

    • Trust Values

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

    • Skills / Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Full range of plain film techniques
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workloads
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible, responsive and enthusiastic approach in assisting with the delivery if the imaging service.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Appraisal / performance management
  • Team management

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Working in a small multidisciplinary team
  • Organisation of workloads and staffing to cope with service demands
  • Use of advanced software protocols

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of post graduate clinical training
  • Evidence of staff management / mentoring

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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