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. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious, motivated and experienced Radiographer to co-lead the Core Services team. This position is one of two X-ray Operational Lead Radiographers who will be expected to jointly manage the Core Services team. This role is offered as a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Working Hours: The post holder is required to participate in an extended working day covering 08:00 to 20:00, 7-days per week, in line with the Agenda for Change shift system. The Core Services Department has three digital Siemens x-ray rooms, one Siemens fluoroscopy room, 8 digital mobile x-ray systems (Five Carestream and three Phillips), and an Xograph dental x-ray room. Location: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, in the heart of the City of London (St. Paul's). Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience guided by our expert clinical leads. In addition, you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and further develop your skills and experience. We offer a full range of local and specialist services, including centres for cancer treatment, heart conditions, fertility issues, endocrinology and sexual health conditions. The hospital includes the site of the new state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular centre. The appropriate candidate will have good general radiographic experience, be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills. The post holder will work closely with the clinical, radiographic and managerial teams. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main 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 Essential criteria Senior Radiographer in a busy general hospital with a range of appropriate clinical service. Experience of developing and delivering training to radiographers and students Presentation skills - the ability to present clearly, logically and thoughtfully on a given topic at short notice to a mix of levels Development and implementation of Radiographic protocols and procedures. Governance compliance and risk management in all areas of practice Able to work unsupervised Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care Desirable criteria Project management and Change management experience Recruitment experience of junior Radiographers Skills Essential criteria Knowledge in a range of plain film radiography and technique optimisation Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee. Team player with enthusiasm for plain film radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels. PACS, RIS knowledge and experience. IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills interpersonal skills - Ability to prioritise workload and respond to short notice demands Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Conflict resolution and mediation skills Desirable criteria Experience of dealing with - conflicting/ controversial/sensitive situations Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Knowledge/Qualific ations Essential criteria Diagnostic Radiography BSc/equivalen HCPC registration working towards qualificatio Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards and professional guidelines Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 2017 Evidence of appropriate Continuous Professional Development Desirable criteria Teaching qualification Student Clinical Assessors course Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines Visa Sponsorship Information Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria. Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application. To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met: Eligible role : The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -