Job summary
This fixed-term maternity cover opportunity is for a Band 7 CT Radiographer who will provide senior clinical leadership within the CT service, supporting the Modality Lead in the operational management and ongoing development of the department. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, patient-centered CT service, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of imaging examinations while maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governance requirements.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and support to the CT team, contributing to workforce development, service improvement, quality assurance and performance monitoring. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, they will promote innovation, continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, ensuring the CT service remains responsive to the evolving needs of patients, referrers and the Trust.

Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering and overseeing a high-quality specialist radiography service within their designated modality, undertaking complex imaging examinations while ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety and image quality. They will coordinate daily operational activities, manage workload and resources, and work closely with Radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure an efficient and responsive service that meets patient and organisational needs.

The role includes providing clinical leadership and support to the radiography team, supervising staff and students, contributing to recruitment, induction, training and appraisal processes, and acting as deputy to the Modality Lead when required. The post holder will ensure compliance with professional, regulatory and departmental standards, including IR(ME)R, Health and Safety requirements, and Trust policies.

The post holder will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the service through audit, quality assurance, protocol review, service evaluation and the implementation of evidence-based practice. They will support the effective management of equipment and resources, maintain accurate clinical and operational records, and play a key role in delivering a safe, effective and patient-centred radiology service within a busy clinical environment.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-CCS8082-AFR
Location: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Essential education and qualifications

• CR(R), BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, or equivalent recognised qualification
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role
• Postgraduate training, specialist qualification, or equivalent experience in the relevant imaging modality

Desirable education and qualifications

• Leadership, management or teaching qualification

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities

• Specialist knowledge of radiographic practice, legislation, professional standards and imaging protocols.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions and manage complex workloads independently.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and team-working skills.
• Proficient in RIS, imaging software and other digital healthcare systems.
• Ability to support education, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.

Desirable knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of service improvement, research and project management methodologies.

Essential experience

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant imaging modality
• Experience of undertaking complex imaging examinations and specialised procedures.
• Experience of supervising, supporting and developing staff and students.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working, audit and quality improvement
• Experience of managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Desirable experience

• Experience in a senior, supervisory or leadership role, including appraisal, recruitment or service development.

Essential personal qualities

• Professional, patient-focused and compassionate approach
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism
• Resilient, adaptable and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and continuous professional development.
• Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork
• Flexible approach to service needs, including participation in extended or out-of-hours services where required

Desirable personal qualities

• Acts as a positive role model and demonstrates a commitment to innovation and service improvement.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Modality lead radiographer, James Bonner, james.bonner2@nhs.net, 01174145814

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