Job summary
We are looking for a Team Lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The role will be a prominent leadership position within the department.

They will be line managing, mentoring and supporting a team of Radiographers with an empathetic, compassionate and highly caring attitude.

This is a full-time shift system position, leading a team of up to 15 Radiographers on the 24/7 shift system.

This post is ideal for Band 6 Radiographers with a strong clinical background and previous NHS experience, looking to broaden their radiographic and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

• Being an effective member the Radiology senior team.
• Providing leadership to Radiographic staff.
• Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites.
• Mentoring junior staff and students.
• Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies.
• Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
• Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
• Participation on the additional shifts' rota (Saturdays and evenings).

Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential

• Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
• Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• PgD in radiographic disciplines.
• Leadership certificates.

Knowledge:
Essential

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Conflict resolution and effective team building/management.

Desirable

• Public sector/NHS knowledge.
• Safeguarding.
• Complaint resolution and handling.
• Business continuity processes.

Experience:
Essential

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
• Wide range of experience in imaging modalities.
• NHS experience.

Desirable

• Line management responsibilities.
• Interview experience.
• Appraisals.

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.
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