University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward-thinking Lead Superintendent Radiographer to join our team within Central Radiology at University Hospital Southampton.

The successful candidate must be innovative organised, inclusive, compassionate, knowledgeable, and adaptable, providing positive leadership throughout Radiology. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust's Managed Equipment Service contract ensures a planned and guaranteed equipment replacement program with managed maintenance and repair, which will ensure you will always work with the latest technology.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

Working with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. Promoting planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the Radiographic team Acting as the lead clinical radiographer providing direction to staff and expert advice on specialist equipment Managing resources to provide the imaging service. Providing appraisals, education, and training to the staff group to ensure competency, capability and development. Recruitment to maintain continuity of service provision

What were looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate, inclusive leader. University Hospital Southampton Radiology service has an amazing team of dedicated professionals at all levels and specialities. If you feel you can provide outstanding day-to-day leadership and support for our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Working for your Organisation additional:

We are a large dynamic, multicultural team of radiographers with a wide range of expertise.

We comprise of the following areas:

Main X-rayThis area provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography for adult in-patients and out-patients. There are 5 DR X-ray rooms, 2 state of the art digital fluoroscopy rooms, and a fleet of DR mobiles. There is also a Xograph DR Dental Imaging room.

Emergency X-ray.This area provides adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre plus emergency and general theatre imaging.There are 3 DR x-ray rooms, DR mobiles and a fleet of up to date image intensifiers undertaking a wide variety of complex imaging procedures. including mobile 3D imaging.

Interventional RadiologyOur interventional Unit carries out a wide range of complex vascular, non-vascular and oncology procedures in 2 Siemens interventional labs in additional to a Hybrid Lab. The unit is the cancer centre and major vascular hub within the region.

Royal South Hants X-rayThis satellite unit, near the city centre, provides imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals and has 4 DR x-ray rooms.

Advanced PracticeWe currently have radiographers reporting in MSK, Chest and Abdomen Planar imaging and specialist radiographers performing and reporting Barium and Video Fluoroscopy Swallows. We also have a radiographer Lithotripsy service. UHS also offers exceptional leadership training in both formal and informal settings.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.

This role is responsible for the Central Radiology service. The successful applicant will work closely with the radiology management team, and also with staff in services management teams across the Trust taking on a proactive leadership role, supervising, inspiring and educating radiographers and students, whilst ensuring day to day operational management, actively making a difference to our patients and to our workplace.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Post graduate certificate in an area of clinical specialism and/or management
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of advanced planar radiography, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging knowledge
• Formal management/supervisory training
• Radiology Information System Superuser
• Radiation Protection Supervisor course
• Mandatory training as per Trust policy - in dateX

Desirable

• MSc. Medical Imaging in area of clinical specialism and/or management.
• Trust Intermediate management or supervisory course

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Previous management /supervisory experience
• Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Planar and fluoroscopy Imaging
• Evidence of personal and professional development (CPD Portfolio)
• Effective and efficient KSA in use of ICT Management and Administration Software - Inc Typing, Word processing, Spreadsheets and Databases.
• Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2018, IRR 17
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance
• Quality assurance supervision and practice
• Detailed knowledge of static and mobile DR imaging systems
• Evidence of audit and R& D

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Evidence of effective leadership qualities and motivational skills
• Appropriate decision making skills
• Ability to understand and interpret complex management information.
• Able to communicate with all ages, disabilities and cultures including the seriously ill.
• Able to communicate complex managerial information.
• Able to hold challenging conversations
• Ability to manage challenging situations including disciplinary and performance matters
• Good presentation skills, written and verbal.
• To be able to cope with distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. non accidental injury, major trauma, cancer and death
• Empathy with patients, carers and staff
• Demonstration of knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
• Innovative ideas regarding continual service improvement
• Able to deliver specialist training and education in both formal and informal settings
• Effective Budgetary understanding and awareness

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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