Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced radiographer to join the X-ray management team in York.
This post will be based primarily on the acute site at York Hospital, and you will be expected to work at all York peripheral sites as required. This role will consist of clinical and administrative duties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the X-Ray Principal Radiographer with workforce management and planning, operational delivery of the X-ray, Dexa and Fluoroscopy service, and the development and implementation of X-Ray protocols and standard operating procedures. The team manager will take a lead role in rostering and related documentation and undertake specialist RPS training. The team manager will act as an educational mentor and resource to the X-ray radiographic team, and work alongside the clinical education, quality and operational teams as required.
The team manager will undertake applications training with the X-ray manufacturers and be able to implement protocol changes and developments, working in conjunction with radiologists, physicists and cross-site teams. They will take a key role in training and education of the X-ray team regarding imaging protocol developments and changes.
The X-ray Team Manager team will be responsible for the support and management of radiographic and support worker staff working in X-ray for York sites.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
1. Degree level qualification
2. Registration with the HCPC
Desirable criteria
3. Qualification in Leadership/management
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
4. Relevant post qualification clinical experience relevant to specialist area of employment equivalent to post-graduate diploma
5. Demonstrable advanced knowledge of imaging technique in area of specialisation
6. Demonstrable advanced knowledge of disease processes relevant to the area of specialisation
7. Demonstrable advanced knowledge of equipment relevant to the area of specialisation
8. Demonstrate skills and experience in leadership and supervisory management
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment