Job summary
- Main area
- Radiographer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (depending on service needs)
- Job ref
- 241-889DS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Farnworth
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
XR, FL & IR Team Lead Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
The Royal Bolton Hospital is looking for a full time, enthusiastic and experienced X-Ray, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiographer to join our Imaging team as a senior member of the management team. You should have proven XR, FL and/or IR imaging and staff management skills with the ability to work flexibly as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be a day-to-day manager of a team of enthusiastic band 5 and 6 radiographers, offering support and day to day leadership in the department.
If you have the necessary experience and would like the opportunity to expand your management skills this is the post for you. Successful applicants will form a core part of the CXR, FL & IR service team as well as dealing with managerial and logistical aspects associated with running an efficient and patient centred service across multiple modalities and sites.
Training will be given for more complex or department specific scans.
Working for our organisation
Bolton Foundation Trust strives to be a great place to work and has many opportunities for development and benefits such as our Vivup employee benefits programme for discounts on a wide variety of items.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for providing managerial and clinical leadership within XR, FL & IR departments, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive service.
- The post holder will provide leadership and direct line management to all XR, FL & IR staff with support from the Principal Radiographer and Lead Clinician.
- The post holder will be responsible for General line management functions including recruitment, retention of staff within the service, staff appraisal, competency assessments and management of sickness absence and leave entitlement.
- The post holder is expected to have extensive XR, FL and/or IR experience, including evidence of teaching and/or training and running a busy department.
- The post holder will be expected to lead an established and dedicated team, and to support the development and training of rotating junior team members and students.
- To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person specification
Qualifications/Registraion
Essential criteria
- Registration as a Radiographer with the HPCCP
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Extensive XR, Fl & IR experience
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate qualification in medical imaging
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of leading and managing a X-Ray Team/Service
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of XR, FL and/or IR technologies
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing workloads and staffing
- Involvement in quality assurance and clinical audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer and keyboard literacy
- Ability to work as part of a team, lead a team and implement changed
- Ability to teach and mentor students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable criteria
- Additional Language
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Smith
- Job title
- Lead Radiographer/ Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390940
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