Job summary
AtMYTT an opportunity has arisen for a new Team Leader to join the CT team. You will be responsible for coordinatingresources and delivering a high-quality, patient-centered service. You willplay a key role in the planning, co-ordination, monitoring and delivery of the CTservice.
You will maintain a high level of clinicalpractice with a balance of admin, management and clinical duties. Significantexperience in CT scanning isessential and the post holder must demonstrate excellent clinical andleadership skills. You will be part of a vibrant and busy team who worktogether to support each other to achieve the best for every patient.
MYTT CT cover 3hospital sites; Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury as well as a newlyinstalled Community Diagnostic Centre based in Wakefield. The CT team worknights, extended days, evenings and weekends (including bank holidays), howeverthe core hours for this position are primarily Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
We are achallenging and fast-paced service and require someone who can step into this rolewith confidence and the ability to motivate themselves and others. We are looking for someone who canuphold our trust values & behaviours and play a crucial role in deliveringexcellent care.
If you would like an informal chat about the role please contactGemma Steadman, Patient Service Manager for CT or Rahul Modi,CT Consultant Radiographer R
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility forthe site leadership of the CT service under the direction of the ConsultantRadiographer and Radiology Services Manager.
To work closely with themodality Consultant Radiographer ensuring clinical standards are established,quality is maintained, and patient pathways developed and agreed.
The post holder will provide leadershipand operational management for the specialist CT service across MYHT,delivering high quality clinical care.
Theywill demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise within the modality,working alongside the radiology service manager and consultant radiographer toprovide excellent clinical care, advice, education, and support to staff andother key stakeholders.
Thepost holder will manage and lead the whole service team comprising of TraineeRadiographers, Senior Radiographers and Clinical Support Workers and other teammembers. In addition, they will lead the development and delivery of aprogramme of practice and continued professional development for staff withinthe speciality. This will be achievedthrough working in partnership with lead clinicians, Consultant Radiographers, Managersand other team leaders.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain a high level of clinical practice by ensuring engagement in clinical sessions, ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.
To manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
To demonstrate and maintain a good understanding of IRMER 2017 & IRR 2017 and ensure the correct application of radiation safety measures in CT as well as ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements with particular regard to health and safety legislation, procedures and Trust policy.
With the Radiology Managers and other senior staff, contribute to the development of evidence-based practice in CT including development and review of evidence-based imaging protocols, to undertake regular audit to evidence service evaluation.
To have the responsibility for ensuring that imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols and contribute towards the Trust-wide radiation policies.
To assess each patient and examination request to produce the correct course of action for examination, justification and diagnosis. To take the lead in advising and educating other radiographers in the justification and protocolling processes.
To work without supervision performing a full range of procedures as determined by departmental protocols and to adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation.
To initiate and advise on follow-up action with patients where appropriate. To utilise expert knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to authorisation, imaging / intervention and reporting.
To actively develop high standards of patient care in self and others, ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented, infection control.
To assist in the development of quality assurance programmes, working closely with the dose optimisation group. Including departmental audit. To encourage, motivate and facilitate staff contributions to audit and QA.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Radiography Services Manager.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
1. Ability to work accurately and calmly and carry out concurrent activities, Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
2. Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
3. Punctuality, commitment and motivation
4. Respected member of an existing team
5. Professional in appearance and conduct
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
6. Wide, varying & in-depth knowledge of CT and service provision.
7. Understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, radiation safety regulations and relevant trust protocols.
8. An understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence based practice.
9. Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
10. Knowledge and awareness of Incident Reporting systems and their importance
11. Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes
12. Awareness of current QA issues
Desirable
13. Knowledge of or interest in teaching.
14. Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service
15. Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
16. Knowledge of the system interfaces within radiology
17. Knowledge and awareness of working with third party providers.
Experience
Essential
18. Significant post graduate experience at a senior radiographer level & extensive experience of CT
19. Experience of complex clinical situations, with sound clinical reasoning and decision-making.
20. Experience of participating in clinical audit, research and quality assurance programmes
21. Evidence of managing resources, staff and equipment.
22. Experience of PACS and RIS
23. Evidence of people management skills including
24. change-management and negotiation for service
25. delivery
Desirable
26. Experience of evaluating radiology equipment prior to purchase
27. Experience of protocol/guideline development: service delivery and recruitment
28. Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers and post graduate students.
29. Evidence of out-of-hours CT experience
30. Proven analytical skills in interpreting complex information.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
31. Evidence of a high standard of imaging skills for others to follow.
32. Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
33. Good verbal and written communication skills
34. Excellent interpersonal skills
35. Experience of working with PACS and Radiology Information Systems
36. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.
37. Computer & keyboard skills
Desirable
38. Counselling skills
39. Car driver
40. Effective presentation skills
41. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
42. Ability to command confidence in other health professionals.
Other
Essential
43. Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
44. Flexible working according to demand for the provision of a 24 hour service
45. Reasonable response time
46. Adaptable to a changing environment.
47. Reliable work record
Qualifications
Essential
48. BSc Radiography or (R)
49. HCPC registration
50. Evidence of continuous and current professional, leadership and academic development relevant to Radiology services.
51. Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
52. Post graduate qualification in CT (or within 9 months of completion of the qualification)
Desirable
53. M level or equivalent courses in relevant
54. professional, management or leadership
55. qualifications