Operational Lead Radiographer- Cardiac CT & MRI
Bart's Heart and Thorax Centre (BHTC) are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Cardiac MRI / CT trained Radiographer with a wealth of clinical and managerial experience who is looking for the opportunity to lead a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of Cardiac Radiographers within the largest Cardiovascular Centre in Europe.
Teaming with the Operational Lead Radiographer for Cardiac Cath Labs and deputising for the Head of Radiography in their absence, you would become an integral part of the BHTC senior team working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders reporting and advising on service demands, expansion and delivery, as well as development of the professional group.
As part of BHTC, the department is involved in a large amount of research and complex scanning with plenty of opportunities to get involved. We are immensely proud to have many of our Radiographers publishing research and representing us at conferences both in the UK and around the World.
As a part of this fast paced and exciting role, you would be involved in the day-to-day running and coordination of the scanners and staff, undertaking both managerial and clinical duties, working closely with the Head of Radiography, Consultant Cardiologists and Radiologists, Physiologists and the Research team.
We would like to invite all potential candidates to visit the department for an informal visit prior to application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day provision of the Cardiac MRI and CT services, ensuring the service is run in an efficient and effective manner and that patients are given appointments commensurate with the clinical needs.
The post holder will provide high profile Clinical Specialist support to the cardiac MRI and CT suites and to the Cardiac Imaging department. The post holder will liaise with departmental Superintendent Radiographers with respect to staffing and other resource issues and is responsible for the management of dedicated and rotational cardiac MRI and CT staff.
The post holder will be expected to act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the service and will complete the appropriate training in order to be appointed and added to Bart's Health RPS register to carry out these duties.
This service is key to operational priorities within the Directorate and as such, the post holder will be expected to interact with senior members of the hospital staff reporting and advising on service demands and delivery. The post holder will be expected to articulate knowledgeably and effectively on complex technical issues to all service users.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of leadership experience
* Extensive experience in cardiac imaging
* Teaching and training experience in Cardiac CT and / or MRI
* Evidence of operational management experience
Skills
* Strong, effective organisational ability
* Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
* Ability to communicate and interact effectively across professional boundaries and ensure an appropriate flow of information.
* Project management and change management experience
Knowledge
* Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist cardiac imaging modalities
* Knowledge of HR and Finance business functions
* Working knowledge of quality management and service accreditation
* Knowledge of Project Management processes
Qualifications
* DCR, BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* HPC State Registration
* Evidence of post registration study and CPD
* Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£61,927 to £68,676 a yearper annum inc *Pay award pending*
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