Exciting Opportunity in the Imaging Department at Newham UniversityHospital to lead the CT department as a Modality Lead. This role is open to a link Grade 7 to 8A dependant on skills & experience.Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Newham University Hospital's Imaging Department. We are looking for dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to manage the day-to-day operations of our CT unit. Our fully digital Imaging Department is equipped with:

o 2 MRI scanners (with a second one being installed by April 2025)o 2 CT scannerso 5 digital x-ray rooms featuring new Samsung x-ray Imaging unitso Fluoroscopy suiteo Significantly sized Ultrasound unit

This year, we will perform a significant number of exams for our local community, and we need someone passionate about patient care to help us continue our journey of excellence and innovation.

Main duties of the job

• Manage the daily operations of the modality.o Deputise for the Site Lead when necessary.o Act as the Radiation Protection Supervisor for your area and undertakerelevant training.o Perform duties related to incident, risk and equipment management.o Lead projects and support the team in innovative practices.o 50% clinical presence as part of your role

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Certificate in IV contrast administration (CT & MR)

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in Modality area or Management and Leadership (Level 5)

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant modality imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
• Evidence of career-long commitment to CPD
• Evidence of holding team members accountable in a way that supports their growth & development
• Evidence of consistent completion of items contained within the job description

Desirable

• Management of staff under HR Policy to formal level
• Experience of supporting change in Imaging context
• Engagement in the NEL Imaging network for Modality based workstreams
• Experience in undertaking demand & capacity work in modality

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate, and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• A solid understanding of radiation legislation and its application in the workplace as it relates to Radiography practice
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at the local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience, and circumstances
• Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service i.e. weekends, evenings and nights as required
• Active participation in audit & research
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and ability to innovate & inspire

Communication skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students & staff
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Basic computer and keyboard skills with a good standard of Microsoft office skills
• Effective and polite communication with stakeholders in a wide range of situations in writing, in person, or by telephone
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Ability to influence policy and practice at a strategic level

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham Hospital

London

E13 8SL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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