Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Radiographer with NHS MRI experience to join the MRI Management team. The post is cross-site across Royal Hallamshire, Weston Park and Northern General hospitals; operates 7 days a week with shifts 7:20 to 20:30, and involves managing a large MRI service with multiple Siemens and Philips scanners.

You will be the first line of management for radiographers and imaging assistants, responsible for appraisals, mandatory

Qualifications

• RIG has DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification training, education or equivalent experience.
• CPD portfolio or relevant evidence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Take responsibility for team development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• First line management for Radiographers and imaging assistants within MRI.
• Plan staffing, workflow and resources to maintain service levels.
• Undertake appraisals and monitor mandatory training attendance and sickness reviews.
• Maintain high standards of patient care while managing competing demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and NHS experienced Radiographer to join our existing MRI Management team, who over see a large dedicated MRI team. This position is cross site working at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Weston Park and Northern General sites. The MRI service operates 7 days a week, with shift patterns covering 3 days a week, 7:20am till 20:30. We operate 8 MRI scanners consisting of 7 Siemens and 1 Philips 3T scanners, and cover all specialist areas such as MSK, gynae, urology, obstetrics, cardiology, vascular, neurology, breast, GI, oncology, radiotherapy planning and research, whilst performing specialist implant scanning. We have a great history of high-quality care and clinical excellence as well as being innovative in medical research. This is an exciting time to consider joining our existing workforce with service development and planning at our forefront., We are looking for an HCPC registered Radiographer who ideally has extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary MRI service. You will be the first line of management for the Radiographers and Clinical imaging assistants working within MRI. You will be accountable to the MRI Service Manager and will work closely with other MRI Superintendents, Practice educators, Radiographers, imaging assistants and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP's) to maintain the high levels of service provision by both planning and prioritising when faced with demands on staffing and resources. You will undertake appraisals for senior Radiographers and monitor mandatory training attendance records as well as sickness absence reviews in line with Trust requirements and to maintain good compliance with the directorate's targets. You will be expected to undertake clinical work to a high standard alongside your managerial requirements so effective time management is essential. We are aiming to recruit someone with excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, a pleasant, professional and helpful manner, a flexible approach to working and an ability to switch between tasks and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the Trusts core values during their daily practice, and demonstrate a high level of MRI and managerial expertise., Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

• DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training, education or equivalent experience., Current and relevant post qualification experience.
• Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops, developments and research and audit.
• CPD portfolio or relevant evidence., Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Take responsibility for team development.
• Demonstrate good leadership qualities
• Ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated teams.
• Ability to work alongside and supervise a team.
• Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc., Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based.
• Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
• Ability to act on own initiative

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics (MIMP) is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role of the Directorate is twofold:

• The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
• The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £33 million and employs some 690 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield. MIMP is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations. This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability. The directorate is committed to staff development and offers a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.