Applications are invited for the role of Head of Profession for the Department of Radiology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust [LTHT]. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated diagnostic Radiographer with excellent communication, management & leadership skills to provide the professional leadership for the over 350 radiographers, sonographers and clinical support staff within the CSU.

They will be a compassionate leader responsible for delivering an efficient, safe, effective and high-quality radiographic imaging service.

The HoP will line manage the modality lead radiographers, quality lead radiographer and radiation safety protection team and is responsible for delivering the quality and safety agenda for the CSU in collaboration with the Lead Clinician for Quality and Patient Experience. They will be line managed by the Clinical Director.

As a member of the triumvirate leadership team the HoP will be involved with strategic decisions about the CSU with delegated responsibility from the Clinical Director for some of these decisions and their operationalisation.

This is an exciting role and applications from within and outside the organisation are encouraged.

Expected Shortlisting Date

20/09/2024

Planned Interview Date

04/10/2024

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the professional leadership and management of the radiographers, sonographers, clinical technologists, assistant radiographic practitioners and radiographic assistants across the Radiology and Medical Illustration clinical support unit (CSU) .

The post holder is the named and identified lead and point of contact for advice and expertise. Responsible for the care and professional practice delivered with a radiographic workforce of over 370 whole time equivalent registered and 70 un-registered staff working across 6 hospital sites.

About us

LTHT is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and is a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned bio-medical research facility and the local hospital for the Leeds community.

LTHT treats 1.5 million patients each year including more than 200,000 emergency patients.

The Radiology Clinical Service Unit (CSU) delivers a diagnostic & treatment imaging service for over 600,000 patients a year within a budget of just over �71m. With an established national reputation for clinical innovation & expertise along with a significant teaching & research profile the CSU contains one of three national radiology training academies with associated educational facilities & resources for the Leeds Bradford Radiology training scheme.

Radiology employs approximately 850 staff & provides a full range of imaging modalities across 6 sites in Leeds.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Head of Profession is responsible for the professional leadership and management of the radiographers, sonographers, clinical technologists, assistant radiographic practitioners and radiographic assistants across the Radiology and Medical Illustration clinical support unit (CSU). The post holder will be a state registered radiographer with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, professionally accountable to the Chief Nurse.

The post holder is the named and identified lead for all issues relating to radiography practice within the CSU and will be identified as the senior radiographer within the CSU triumvirate and point of contact for advice and expertise. They are responsible for the care and professional practice delivered with a radiographic workforce of over 370 whole time equivalent registered and 70 un-registered staff working across 6 hospital sites. The post holder will be a visible, accessible and authoritative presence, establishing innovative and professional leadership across the Radiology workforce and inspire, motivate and empower these staff groups.

They will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the CSU Clinical Director and General Manager to lead improvement in imaging, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the CSU. They will ensure all imaging services are delivered to agreed quality standards, providing patient-focused services and promoting clinical excellence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in diagnostic Radiography or equivalent / Current State Registration (HCPC)
• Specialised clinical training to Masters level or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
• Post-graduate qualification in a leadership/management programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
• Significant experience of middle/senior management level in a complex organisation
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Compassionate, strong and inclusive leader able to build strong teams.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills and diplomacy
• Able to work effectively under significant and sustained pressure of time and resources
• Fair, honest and professional in attitude and appearance and consistent in approach
• Excellent communicator able to communicate highly complex, sensitive information
• Strategic thinker / Assertive / Enthusiastic
• Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management
• Highly credible with clinical staff including senior medical staff
• Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
• Self-management, demonstrating resilience

Desirable

• IT skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to initiate, lead and manage change
• Demonstrate ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this.
• Work on own initiative and autonomously
• Manage own workload efficiently with limited reference to senior colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Significant specialist knowledge of radiographic professional issues and care and service delivery
• Extensive experience of operational management
• Knowledge and experience of human resources management
• In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity

Desirable

• Lean Methodology

Other Criteria

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

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