Contact information
Please contact Lisa Field if you have any enquires about the role
Email: lisa.field4@nhs.net
Call: 01924 319133
About the role
Here at the Mid Yorkshire Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for the development of a Consultant Radiographer to become a key role within our General X-ray department within Radiology. We require someone who has excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills and who can continuously improve and help others to do so within our department. This role can be adapted to allow for the transition from a trainee consultant role to a consultant radiographer role following a period of development and preceptorship if required.
The post-holder will possess the BSc in Radiography, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years Advanced Practitioner in image reporting. They will provide expert practice in their field of image reporting and be competent in contributing and leading MDT discussions. They will exercise a high degree of professional and personal autonomy, acting as a consultant practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional Advanced Practitioner roles, there by acting as an expert in their field.
The candidate must be able to self-motivate, and have excellent organisational skills and possess the ability to motivate a team of Advanced Practitioners, and work collaboratively with the Consultant Radiographers, Patient Service Managers and Team leaders within the team.
The role will include taking the lead for Acute and Elective radiology services including the reporting aspects, with a minimum of 60% direct clinical care with the remainder split across specified supporting professional activities (SPA) and other additional NHS responsibilities ensuring all four pillars of practice are maintained.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged.
Main duties
JOB PURPOSE
To support the delivery of the service through developing advanced and expert clinical service to enhance patient care across General Radiography & Dxa radiology.
Support the leadership of the radiographic and wider multidisciplinary team in line with the service vision whilst developing as a consultant radiographer.
Time distributed between clinical and non-clinical duties.
Professional
* To write departmental and implement Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code
* Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence
* Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person she comes into contact with in the course of her business
* Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all time
* To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision-making.
* To provide expert clinical advice in relation to general radiography radiology and support the multidisciplinary team.
* Act as an ambassador to promote the role of the consultant radiographer in the wider world of general radiography imaging
* Provide clinical and professional leadership and career development for radiographers.
* Provide leadership to radiographers, functioning on a day-to-day basis as a consultant to improve patient care and clinical practice based upon clinical expertise.
* Function as an internal and external consultant in matters relating to general radiography radiology.
* Function as a key member of the radiology team.
2. Key Responsibilities
* To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and a knowledge base beyond those associated with specialist radiographic roles.
* To function as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility and accountability for effective care delivery.
* To lead in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice.
* To participate/lead in clinical multidisciplinary team meetings.
* To discuss own practice with peers and work effectively as part of the evolving radiology team.
* To have a good working knowledge of the Radiology Information System.
* To input patient details and reports on the computer system.
Key requirements
* DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography
* Masters Degree in Radiography
* Professional Development Portfolio
* Postgraduate qualification in Chest/Visceral Imaging Reporting
* Postgraduate qualification in MSK Imaging reporting
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
* Ability to command national respect
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Prioritisation skills
* Comprehensive I.T. skills
* Significant senior experience in Radiography imaging.
* Experience of clinical education
* Experience of leading service developments
* Awareness of the national Radiography agenda
* Negotiating and influencing skills
* Experience of strategic development
* Experience of working independently
* Self motivated
* Approachable
* Effective time management
* Adaptable to a changing environment
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
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