CT Deputy Superintendent

NHS Jobs; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable radiographer to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence and support daily operational management.

You will lead workforce planning, staff development, quality improvement, dose optimisation and governance initiatives, and provide specialist advice on Adult Contrast Swallow reporting and fluoroscopy protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.
• Assist with workforce planning and daily operational management.
• Support staff development, appraisals and competency assessment.
• Lead elements of quality improvement and service transformation.
• Promote a culture of innovation, safety and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contribute to radiation safety initiatives, dose optimisation and governance programmes.
• Act as a role model for junior staff and students.
• Independently perform and report Adult Contrast Swallow examinations within agreed scope of practice after qualification and governance approval.
• Participate in reporting audit and peer review programmes.
• Contribute to development of reporting pathways and service expansion.
• Provide specialist advice to referrers and multidisciplinary teams regarding Adult Contrast Swallow examinations.
• Contribute to protocol development and service improvement relating to fluoroscopy reporting.

Job description

Refer to Key roles and Responsibilities, Job Description In summary- Deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence. Assist with workforce planning and daily operational management. Support staff development, appraisals and competency assessment. Lead elements of quality improvement and service transformation. Promote a culture of innovation, safety and continuous improvement. Support implementation of departmental policies, procedures and protocols. Contribute to radiation safety initiatives, dose optimisation and governance programmes. Act as a role model for junior staff and students. Once Qualified as B7 reporting radiographer and competency sign-off, governance approval and independent reporting requirements are met: Independently perform and report Adult Contrast Swallow examinations within agreed scope of practice. Participate in reporting audit and peer review programmes. Contribute to development of reporting pathways and service expansion. Provide specialist advice to referrers and multidisciplinary teams regarding Adult Contrast Swallow examinations. Contribute to protocol development and service improvement relating to fluoroscopy reporting.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust