An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, qualified radiographer to join the Imaging leadership team and support the delivery of the service. This role is suited to a senior radiographer who has experience in management or is keen to make that next step into Leadership. You would be responsible for the day-to-day organisation, management, supervision and training of clinical staff in Digital Radiography.

Successful candidates will provide a high quality service to adults, children and young people using best practice at all times promoting a positive patient experience. They will experience a broad spectrum of imaging techniques. Applicants will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to participate in the 7-day shift system covering out-of-hours service including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The unique and award winning UHB School of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals and Midwifery wants you to Grow, Belong and Contribute within the community of UHB. The School will enable you to shine with a career that is supported by quality education with a focus on wellbeing, leadership and personalised development that may include a range of internal education programmes, and external courses to support your journey all the way to research, masters and PhD's.

Main duties of the job

Training and development of staff

Development and implementation of imaging protocols

Contribution to research and development

Participation in extended service

Promotion of service and Imaging standards

Completion of rosters (Weekly/shift/bank lockdown)

Human Resources issues for staff

Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) duties

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *General science based education to GCSE and A level with a minimum of 1 science based A level or equivalent.
• *D.C.R. (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• *HCPC Radiographer Registration

Desirable

• *Post Graduate qualification / Master's degree and/or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• *Broad range of radiographic experience at a senior level
• *Experience of managing a staff group at a senior level
• *Evidence of role extension
• *Evidence of delivering education & training
• *Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of IR (ME) R 2017 and associated legislation

Desirable

• *Some experience of budgetary management
• *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Self-motivated, can work independently, good judgement skills, punctual & reliable, compassionate
• *Positive application of the radiographers code of conduct
• *Cross site working when required to meet service needs

Desirable

• *Independent approach to problem solving and able to demonstrate ability to provide innovative solutions
• *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

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