Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 8a Lead Superintendent Radiographer to join our Radiology Centre leadership team at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

The post holder will work with the cross-site team but is primarily responsible for the leadership of the large multidisciplinary team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site. This is a diverse role actively managing multiple modalities including DXR, CT, MRI, NM and interventional lab. Effective communication skills are a necessity with the post holder being required to process complex information and support the development of the service to meet the ever-changing needs of our patient and key stakeholders.

The post holder is accountable for service delivery, liaising with service users and other agencies as appropriate in addition to the management of complex imaging equipment to ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER).

Main duties of the job
Leadership of a large multidisciplinary team of radiographic, nursing and admin staff with overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy general Radiology department and the effective management of staff including recruitment, appraisal, training compliance, performance and absence management.

Providing operational management support to the Radiology Centre Manager, the post holder is accountable for the delivery of a range of services within the Radiology Centre ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.

The post holder is accountable for service delivery, liaising with service users and other agencies as appropriate in addition to the management of complex imaging equipment to ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER).

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this post, please see the job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• DCR/ BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography
• Evidence of professional management development
• Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
• Post graduate study to masters level or equivalent
• Current HCPC Registration (Radiographer)

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience at a management/leadership within Radiology
• Experience of managing clinical and non-clinical risk
• Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce

Desirable

• Experience of service improvement including complex change management
• Expert knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology

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

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Radiology Centre Manager
Helen Williams
helen.williams9@nhs.net
01743261640