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Nuffield Health; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Radiographer for Bournemouth Hospital. The role focuses on operational management of diagnostic imaging and may specialise in MRI/CT, with responsibility for delivering high-quality imaging services and mentoring staff.

You should hold a BSC in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification, and be HCPC registered.

Qualifications

• BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent, postgraduate qualification preferred.
• HCPC registered with knowledge of IRMER/IRR; audits experience desirable.
• Experience in a management or departmental leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.
• Participate in QA, audits and mandatory training.
• Develop policies and procedures as clinical lead.
• Deputise and support Radiology Manager.
• Supervise and develop staff, mentor students.
• Collaborate with practitioners and other departments.
• Deliver patient-centred care with empathy.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Audits

IRMER knowledge

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate qualification

HCPC registered

Tools

MRI

CT

Mammography

Job description

Bournemouth Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time |

Competitive salary depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You will have the relevant specialist knowledge with previous people management experience, good communication and IT skills, to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our Bournemouth Hospital.

The Radiology department is a growing and busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, Mammography and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties in helping to run the day to day running of a radiology service as well as participating in clinical work.

You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

• Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.
• You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.
• As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.
• Deputise and support Radiology Manager.
• Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.
• Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.
• See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.
• Excellent communication and team working abilities.

To Succeed as a Lead Radiographer, you will:

• Experience in a management position in an operational or service management capacity.
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations.
• Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively
• Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
• Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional Patient Care
• Awareness of budgetary implications and commercial impact
• Detailed understanding of Clinical Governance.
• MRI Safety Qualification preferable.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

£79,504 - £91,609 Additionally, participation in General Manager oncall rota

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust