Job summary
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To provide managerial and clinical leadership to the X-ray team providing care to patients in the X-ray setting ensuring high quality service delivery

To provide specialist clinical knowledge to the X-ray service using the skills and techniques gained through your practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the radiographic service in the X-ray department, Pacing, orthopaedic theatre and mobile X-rays. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and participate in the provision of the radiographic out of hours service.

Main duties of the job
Managing the LHCH X-ray team.

Service delivery in X-ray

Supporting a high standard of training across modalities

Managing equipment maintenance

Day to day management of service

About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the X-ray department, Pacing, orthopaedic theatre and mobile x-rays to ensure service standardisation within the 24/7 day service.
• To take the radiographic lead in the multi-disciplinary environment for service improvement.
• To act as the radiographic clinical expert in their relevant field.
• To communicate closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.
• To be responsible for the monitoring and ordering where appropriate of radiology consumables within the x-ray department.
• Liaise with representatives to evaluate new products.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
• To participate in the rotation through clinical duties and undertake out of hours duties as required.
• Maintain a team of radiographers to a level of competency where they can operate the various areas smoothly in times of the post holders absence and are able to provide a first class service.
• To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
• To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
• To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
• Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers, assistant practitioners and Radiographers.

RADIATION PROTECTION

• To act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for their clinical area.
• Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) consistent with a diagnostic result.
• To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations.
• Attendance at radiation protection meetings

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

• To comply with the Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified.
• To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents.
• To co-ordinate the service maintenance visits for the equipment
• To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment records and reporting of all x-ray equipment faults and call out engineers as required.
• Monitor the condition of equipment within the Radiology area advising of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for potential hazards.
• To ensure that potential hazards are identified and reported to the correct authority as necessary.
• To participate in clinical audit as appropriate.
• To attend clinical governance meetings as required
• First line of investigation of complaints.
• To observe patient confidentiality at all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations.
• All employees of the Trust are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the fair access policy and respect the culture beliefs and customs held by clients and staff.
• To take a lead in the Quality Assurance requirements for the Department.

PLANNING

• To be involved in the planning/design of appropriate areas within the department.
• To be involved in the evaluation and selection of relevant equipment for their area.
• To be involved in Departmental Business Planning

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• To be responsible for the training and development of radiographers in their clinical area.
• To be responsible for the training of radiography helpers to ensure they have the required skills to complete their daily duties.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of radiographic staff.
• To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.
• To disseminate information from training sessions as required.
• Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities.
• To act as mentor to junior staff.
• Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• To participate in departmental appraisal system and appraise junior staff

This job description is intended as a general guide to the scope of duties and may be subject to consultation or revision as service needs required.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• oExperience of mentoring, coaching and supervision
• oEnhanced clinical reasoning skills & professional judgement
• oEfficiently organise/manage workloads and minimise avoidable risk
• oExperience of X-ray imaging equipment
• oExperience of cardiac interventional procedures
• oPrevious management of a team.
• oKnowledge of managing attendance
• oPrevious experience of having difficult conversations
• oKnowledge of employment law & HR procedures.

Desirable

• oExperience in organisation of QA processes
• oExperience in Service development & evaluation methods

Qualifications
Essential

• FHEQ Level 6 / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification if applicable

Desirable

• Qualification level ? FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11
• ? Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)/postgraduate diploma (PgDip) 'or equivalent qualification if applicable

Skills
Essential

• oExtensive understanding of approaches to communication
• oAbility to efficiently train and develop others

Desirable

• oExtensive understanding of CRIS system
• oStatistical skills in audit & research
• oPresentation skills

values
Essential

• oProactively review practice to prevent discrimination.
• oEager to continue own development through reflective practice.
• oHigh standards including when under pressure.
• oAllow for open & honest communication.
• oPromote teamwork.
• oEncourage quality improvement.
• oHave an understanding of different personalities, cultures & religious beliefs

Desirable

• oSupport resilience and self-care through role modelling

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).