Lead Superintendent Radiographer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a senior Radiology leader. You will shape strategy, drive performance, and oversee clinical governance within radiology services.

HCP registration is required, with DCR/BSc (Hon) Radiography and proven management experience in radiology. You will lead a complex workforce and champion quality improvement while promoting equality and safeguarding patient care.

Qualifications

• DCR/ BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography qualification.
• Current HCPC Registration (Radiographer).
• Evidence of professional management development.
• Significant management/leadership experience in Radiology.
• Experience of managing risk in clinical/non-clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead radiology department operations and service delivery.
• Oversee clinical and non-clinical risk management.
• Drive service improvements and workforce planning.
• Promote equality, diversity and patient safety in recruitment.

Skills

Management development

Leadership in Radiology

Clinical governance

Education

DCR/ BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information about this post, please see the job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• DCR/ BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography
• Evidence of professional management development
• Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
• Post graduate study to masters level or equivalent
• Current HCPC Registration (Radiographer)

Desirable criteria

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience at a management/leadership within Radiology
• Experience of managing clinical and non-clinical risk
• Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce

Desirable criteria

• Experience of service improvement including complex change management
• Expert knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.