The post holder will be required to work as a Superintendent Radiographer responsible for the operational management of the Plain Film Service, Radiology Directorate, based at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
The post holder will provide care for patients attending the Radiology Department and will be accountable for their own professional actions, complying with CTMUHB policies and procedures and their own professional codes of practice.
This post is structured around 6 core functions to include:
* Responsible for the operational management of the Plain Film Radiography Service in the Princess of Wales Hospital.
* Undertake radiographic examinations of patients.
* Lead clinical role for the department.
* Provide care for patients attending the department including assisting patients when necessary.
* Liaise with staff across the University Health Board.
To ensure the safety and welfare of staff through the observance and implementation of Health and Safety Policies and also assist them in identifying and achieving training and developmental needs through the implementation of University Health Board policies and procedures.
* Liaise with the Quality, H&S & IR(ME)R Leads to ensure consistency of working practices across the Directorate.
* Monitor professional standards within the plain film service, conducting audits of radiographic practice and implementing educational pathways, as necessary, to ensure the quality of Radiology services.
* Comply with the Health Board’s Health and Safety Policy and actively participate in this process, managing risk and reporting incidents.
* Ensure all incidents related to your area of responsibility are reported and investigated in a timely manner.
* Be involved in service planning for the department and liaise with the Superintendent Radiographers, Radiology Directorate Manager, and Clinical Director for all service developments.
* Work in a team to evaluate equipment for purchase for the department.
* Responsible for performing annual PADRs for radiographic and support staff, setting objectives for them, and identifying their educational needs towards continual professional development.
* Ensure that Departmental policies and procedures relating to the general department are maintained and updated appropriately.
* Be responsible for the timely allocation of duties/shifts/leave using the electronic roster system to ensure appropriate levels of staff are available to meet the demands of the service.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn and improve.
* We treat everyone with respect.
* We all work together as one team.
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Johnson, Job title: Site Superintendent Radiographer, Email address: liz.johnson@wales.nhs.uk, Telephone number: 01656 752596.
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