Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic leader to fill the role of CT Lead at The Grange University Hospital.This post is full time permanent contract based at The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, with a requirement to work across other Aneurin Bevan sites as required.The CT Lead will operationally lead the CT service at The Grange University Hospital and assist colleagues in the operational management of the CT service on other Aneurin Bevan sites. This will involve managing staff and equipment. They will lead the CT service and provide guidance to staff working within it have an expert knowledge, understanding and interest in CT.The CT Lead will be required to work with the radiology senior management team and key stakeholders to deliver a high quality CT service. Manage, co-ordinate and when required, participate in the provision of the CT service across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.The post holder will be responsible for contributing to compliance with the Welsh Government targets of Referral-to-Treatment Time and Single Cancer Pathway.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role include:

• To manage a team to support service development and ensure the provision of a CT service.
• To manage change within the CT staff as required by service development, enabling good operational management and ensuring targets are met.
• To comply with performance related monitoring, participating in regular audits and reviews within CT and have the ability to assess the demands on the service and ensure excellent patient care.
• To provide performance data as required and ensure an effective working level.
• To provide leadership and support to CT staff.
• To communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative or have learning difficulties, in order to gain their cooperation.
• To possess and maintain an expert knowledge of the current CT examinations being carried out and being responsible for all equipment used in these areas.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managerial To manage a multi-disciplinary team to support service development and delivery. To develop the CT service in GUH taking into accountmultiple complex demands and managed resources appropriately. To establish new methods of working in GUH requiring the formulation of policies and procedures and the development of processes to meetthe clinical need. To ensure the CT staff provide a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives and other staff.CAJE REF 2024/0304APPROVED 26/09/2024 To manage the effective deployment of CT staff across the Health Board, managing sickness absence in line with the Health Board policy.To manage the concerns of the C staff and efficiently manage the team. To communicate effectively with all service providers, dealing with both complex technical information and having the ability to communicatethis effectively to other staff members. To ensure the effective management of Radiation and Health and safety legislation. To work effectively and present the requirements for the service to senior management considering targets and scanning availability soallowing the management team to shape and inform the strategic planning for CT service, including, workforce, training and capital. To manage change with the CT staff as required by service development, enabling good operational management and ensuring targets aremet. To take responsibility for resolving areas of conflict which may arise as a result. To be responsible for the development and practice of departmental QA programmes and ensure the maintenance of QA records. To comply with performance related monitoring and participate in regular audits and review done within CT. Have the ability to assess the whole range of demands on the CT services and make judgements and decisions in relation to complex staffingand operational issues to ensure delivery to meet service demand To manage the provision of the scanners to ensure excellent patient care To ensure that incidents and errors are reported, to investigate and ensure all staff learn from such events. To ensure the equipment is well cared for and report any breakdowns, faults or problems to the appropriate agency for rectification. To provide performance data as required and ensure an effective working level. To monitor the safe and effective use of all resources. To ensure that all incidents, near incidents, accidents and other undue occurrences are dealt with in accordance with current policy. To resolve any complaints from patients and staff and report any incidents to as per ABUHB policy. To manage, prioritise and delegate effectively. To work clinically within Codes of Practice, occupational standards, policies & procedures. To ensure that departmental rotas are formulated as required. To take the prime role in the formulation and adjustment of and adherence to departmental protocols and policies for CT to ensure efficientwork practices. To take part as a member of a job interview panel and act as appointing officer as the department requires. To conduct Personal Appraisal Development Reviews with members of staff as required by the department. To assess and scan patients to ensure the provision of high-quality diagnostic images. To ensure high standards of patient care during theirexamination. To record all the appropriate information for the examinations in line with current legislation. To be responsible for the development, training and education of a multi-disciplinary team. To assist with waiting list and performance monitoring. To ensure effective risk management strategies are employed and risk assessments are performed. To take responsibility for the signing off of time sheets and travel expenses and other similar documentation as required by the health board To manage the selection and purchasing of the specialist CT equipment and to manage the budget for CT of equipment as required. To keep abreast of current CT practices and techniques. To attend relevant courses as approved by the Radiology Manager and / or Study Leave Committee. To maintain a CPD file and support the development of CT staff within the directorate. To initiate and manage audit projects. To maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to CT management and practice,especially as these affect the Health Board. To maintain current registration with the HCPC and to comply with its standards

Professional To provide professional leadership, advice and support to CT staff on Radiography issues for effective development and managerial decisionwithin the Health Board. To possess expert knowledge, skills and experience in relation to CT. To communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative or have learning difficulties, in order togain their co-operation. To communicate directly to all grades of medical, nursing and managerial staff as appropriate. To vet CT requests and to ensure a consistent approach to vetting within the service. To ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient CT service to all patients. To possess and maintain an expert knowledge of the current CT examinations being carried out and being responsible for all equipment usedin these areas. To develop and evaluate new techniques in CT in consultation with other professional staff and to co-operate with staff participating in ethicalresearch processes. To make an ongoing contribution to the education of others and act in a teaching and advisory role to qualified colleagues To ensure a high level of patient care and maintenance of professional standards. To reassure patients. To carry out all duties in a professional manner. To be actively involved in the proposal and implementation of new service developments. To undertake research and audit projects. To liaise with the radiation protection supervisors and the Radiation protection service to ensure compliance with radiation legislation. To take appropriate measures to prevent cross infection. To undertake any duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post in order to provide a quality service. To ensure a high level of patient care and maintenance of professional standards.

General To ensure the departmental staff provides a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives and other staff. To liaise with PACS staff and to be familiar with the RADIS system of software and clinical workstation as required. Manual handling of patients and equipment may be necessary. To know the work policies, procedures and practices of the radiology directorate. To undertake audits within ABUHB and to participate in all Wales audits pertaining to the role and also any surveys or audits that pertain tothe job. To liaise with other members of the radiology directorate and directorates as required. To assist in maintaining an effective working level and monitor the safe and economic use of all resources. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post in order to provide a quality service. To communicate effectively with patients and all grades of staff. To undertake mandatory in-house training.

Educational To help to create and maintain a proactive learning environment for all staff. To continue professional development in line with the service strategy and to be proactive in own personal development and maintain an upto-date CPD log. To supervise and instruct Radiographers, radiography students, Health care support workers and any other members of staff as appropriate. To act as clinical supervisor to student Radiographers. To undertake research and development projects and lead on clinical audit, encouraging the staff in CT to participate. To develop an error reporting system that then allows all staff to learn from incidents and errors.

Personal To assist in the creation and maintenance of a good working atmosphere. To be able to operate the complex CT scanners to ensure the accurate diagnostic images to aid in patient care To provide a positive image of the Health Board and to uphold its values and behaviours. To be familiar with and comply with all the statutory regulations and Health Board policies to include: Cardiac arrest Health and Safety at Work Fire regulations Major emergency procedures Disciplinary procedures Current radiation safety regulations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Management / Leadership experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a wide variety of roles and specialities

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR / BSc Radiography
• Post graduate qualification in CT or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Management qualification / diploma

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

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