Team Leader

Integrated Care System; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Radiographer to lead the Plain Film and DXA team at Pinderfields Hospital. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and leadership skills, with significant postgraduate experience. You will coordinate patient care and support staff through change and service demands while upholding high-quality standards. This role offers benefits such as access to the NHS pension plan, generous holidays, and staff support services.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Substantive postgraduate experience at a senior level.
• Evidence of continuous and current professional development.
• Ability to manage resources and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality radiography service with strong leadership.
• Coordinate staffing to ensure effective patient flow.
• Maintain a professional appearance in line with dress code.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical governance understanding

Education

BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography

DCR (R)

Tools

PACS

Radiology Information Systems

QA requirements

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic & experienced Radiographer with proven leadership skills, excellent organisational skills, to provide effective leadership for our Plain Film and DXA team based at Pinderfields HospitalThe post holder must demonstrate high levels of clinical and leadership skills to develop a strong team ethos, supporting staff throughout change and service demands, and a holistic approach to care, with our patients at the heart of all we do.

You will be part of a vibrant and busy team who work together to support each other to achieve the very best.

You will be joining our friendly team to provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic service.

Practical knowledge of radiation protection legislation from the relevant professional bodies, understanding of all aspects of quality, health and safety requirements and data protection.

A flexible and dynamic approach to working will be required.This is a leadership role and the successful candidate will be a role model for demonstrating our Trust values through their leadership behaviours, working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and be committed to providing high quality patient care.

Applicants should have substantive postgraduate experience at a senior level with evidence of dealing with complex clinical scenarios, and previous NHS experience is essential.

You will possess DCR (R) or BSc degree in diagnostic Radiography with current HCPC registration and registration with the SCoR.

Main duties of the job

General:

To maintain high personal standards of general radiography

To be instrumental in the delivery of a quality radiography service, providing clear objectives and strong team leadership.

To coordinate staffing and non-pay resources to ensure effective patient flow across the general x-ray and DXA department, maintaining quality of service and value for money.

Responsible for ensuring patients receive a safe, accurate and timely radiography examination.

To assist the Patient Services Manager in evaluating staff training needs and skill mix requirements to meet service demands.Professional

To write departmental and implement Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress codeUphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence

Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her businessUphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all time

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R). ,
• HCPC. REGISTERED
• Evidence of continuous and current professional, leadership and academic development relevant to Radiology services.
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
• Experience of complex clinical situations.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit and quality assurance programmes
• Evidence of managing resources, staff and equipment
• Experience of PACS and RIS
• Experience of QA requirements within CR/PACS/RIS.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence based practice
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols
• Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
• Knowledge and awareness of Incident Reporting systems and their importance
• Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes
• Awareness of current QA issues
• Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow.
• Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to work accurately and calmly and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with PACS and Radiology Information Systems
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Punctuality
• Commitment and motivation
• Respected member of an existing team
• Professional in appearance and conduct

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.