Community Senior Radiographer Band 6 - CDC

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• The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic service to the highest professional standards.
• The role is to provide clinical excellence and manage the day-to-day organisation of the area providing effective and efficient leadership of the area.
• To maintain a high level of clinical expertise.
• To participate in department shift system and/or out of hours roster.
• To encourage and practice "right first time" radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the radiology service.
• To oversee and assist in the training of new staff and continuous development of departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet ongoing demands of the service.
• To work with the Practice Development leads and Clinical Practice Facilitators to ensure that student radiographers are supported and mentored during their clinical placements.
• To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the area.
• To monitor the performance of equipment and report and act upon all potential and actual faults and hazards. Ensure that the appropriate documentation has been completed and filed. Ensure that the appropriate staff, including the Superintendent are kept informed.
• To support 7-day working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
• To assist the Superintendent in the investigation of incidents, concerns, or complaints and to update records and provide feedback.

• Qualified Radiographer - Degree level or equivalent
• Health Professions Council registered
• Evidence of on-going further personal and professional development

• Post graduate qualifications
• Computer Qualifications (ECDL
• Leadership/Management course

• Ability to carry out plain film procedures to a high standard
• Knowledge as a radiographer in plain film within the NHS.
• Evidence of recent supervisory/managerial experience
• Competent IT skills
• Previous experience of working in a NHS hospital
• Awareness of current professional issue
• Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
• To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
• Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of team working and of own contribution to the team
• Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the role
• Be willing and able to take charge and co - coordinate an area of the department.

• Good presentation skills. Understands own strengths and weaknesses
• Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues

• Ability to use and act on own initiative
• Good strategic thinker
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning/ problem solving
• Ability to identify and resolve problems

• Participation in audit, project work.

• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

• Proven good timekeeping and sickness record
• Able to work at any of the three UHL hospital sites
• Desire for self-development and improvement in others Sound knowledge of clinical governance
• Able to perform all clinical aspects of the Plain Film Modality.

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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