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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Haywards Heath
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Superintendent Lead Radiographer for PRH, HPC and plain film imaging will be managerially and professionally responsible for the leadership and clinical effectiveness of all the Imaging staff at PRH, HPC and across the plain film services at PRH and RSCH.
The Lead Superintendent Radiographer for PRH, HPC and plain film imaging will be an integral member of the radiology/Imaging management team, and will work closely with the Head of Service, General Manager and Lead Radiographer for Imaging.
The Lead Superintendent Radiographer for PRH, HPC and plain film imaging will be expected to provide effective clinical leadership in conjunction with the Modality Leads and Heads of Department and will be supported with business and operational matters by the radiology/Imaging management Team.
The post holder will ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public.
The post holder will ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trust’s policies, protocols and guidelines.
The post holder will be expected to cover PRH and HPC sites.
Main duties of the job
1. To ensure effective communications through the dissemination of information to all the staff in the department and to attend such meetings as may be necessary, in order to promote the efficient, effective and harmonious working of the department.
2. To provide clinical leadership to the imaging radiographers, acting as a role model for best practice.
3. To provide senior professional leadership, motivation and supervision to all the Imaging clinical staff at PRH, HPC and across the plain film imaging team across all sites (PRH, HPC and RSCH).
4. To provide support and direct line management to the modality superintendents at PRH and HPC.
5. To lead the fluoroscopy service at PRH/RSCH and to ensure requests are vetted and booked within required timescales.
6. Responsible for managing the annual leave process and sickness procedures for the staff in the dept.
7. Act as overall Radiation protection supervisor at PRH and HPC in accordance with the Ionising regulations.
8. To be responsible for staffing strategies in order to reduce vacancies, increase retention, decrease sickness and absence, decrease turnover and promote career development.
9. Ensure all HR policies and procedures are followed.
10. To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy.
Person specification
* Imaging experience in NHS setting
* Operational experience within radiology
* Evidence of ability to work to tight deadlines
* Experience of managing an imaging department
* Evidence of flexible working
Application form
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
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.
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