Radiography & Fluoroscopy Modality Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

To assist the Imaging Operational Manager in ensuring that service plans are submitted in line with the Trust requirements

To work in partnership with Diagnostic Imaging clerical staff and the PACS/ RIS team in order to provide timely bookings and reports.

To be responsible for the rotation and training of student radiographers and work experience candidates, and act as a point of contact for this group (To train student radiographers if appropriate.)

To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities

To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as management of equipment or linen where contamination from bodily fluids has occurred.

To physically position the patient for a range of examinations, to ensure that image quality, patient comfort and patient safety are maintained at all times, whilst taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent) and HCPC Registered
• Postgraduate training at MSc level or equivalent
• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience/certificate
• Certificate in cannulation

Desirable criteria

• Management or leadership qualification
• Reporting qualification/ experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience at senior level (Band 7 radiographer or equivalent)
• Experience of managing staff, including individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of report writing skills, presentation skills and investigation skills
• Evidence of leadership and team building, and change management experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Able to work as part of a team, positive and flexible attitude
• Able to work well under pressure and exercise judgement without direct supervision, showing initiative
• Able to motivate, inspire and gain commitment, and build working relationships within Imaging and the wider Hospital
• Commitment to patient care and quality

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates a desire to work at the Trust

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Professional knowledge across the spectrum of X-ray and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal professional development
• Commitment to governance and audit

Desirable criteria

• Experience of clinical governance and audit.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD Band 8a Radiography & Fluoroscopy (PDF, 240.6KB)
• PS Band 8a Radiography & Fluoroscopy (PDF, 48.5KB)
• Functional Aspects Radiography & Fluoroscopy (PDF, 152.4KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)