Job summary Fixed term 12 month position, 37.5 hours a week Would you like to join a team of exceptional, forward thinking and innovative professionals with excellent career prospects in a progressive environment with new equipment? Are you patient centred in your approach to work and passionate about providing a high quality and safe service to the patients of Gloucestershire? Are you driven to be part of the team delivering high quality education for developing the current and future radiographic workforce? If the answer to these questions is yes then you would fit perfectly into our radiographic team here at GHNHSFT. The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team and be a part of the Quality and Governance Team contributing to the service county-wide, spanning over 2 acute sites. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Clinical Governance whilst also providing day to day leadership and motivation to the team. The post holder will work with the senior management team to develop an environment and culture that improves quality, health, safety and security. Working in partnership with the clinical leads to review and develop changes surrounding patient experience. Participate in 24/7 cover, cross site Main duties of the job AIM OF THE ROLE: The post holder will input into the Quality and Governance programme within the department, and actively contribute to the delivery of an efficient, effective and safe service. The post holder will be responsible for actively contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective Radiology service by providing leadership, supervision and the clinical guidance. The post holder must adhere to the Health and Care Professions Council and the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct, and be actively involved in continued professional development. About us The Radiology Directorate at GHNHSFT manages services across 10 sites in Gloucestershire including 2 large District General Hospitals. We are the second largest directorate in the South West of England offering a broad range of sub-specialty work including adult and paediatric radiography including trauma and orthopaedic examinations, mobile imaging, general radiography, cardiac and interventional procedures, digital fluoroscopy, CT scanning, MRI and Ultrasound. CPD is actively encouraged and there are opportunities to learn additional skills in all modalities to ensure that you feel fulfilled in your role. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 318-25-T0047 Job locations Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust Gloucestershire GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Support the Quality & Governance Lead in the Services quality control programme, with reference to Radiology equipment, training staff to perform the tests, ensuring the tests are performed on schedule and that problems are identified and acted upon. To contribute towards ensuring current legislation, including radiation safety policies such as IR(ME)R & IRR, Health and Safety policies, COSHH regulations and manual handling policies, are followed in department. The post holder will become an RPS and manage departmental dose monitoring. To monitor incidents and risks, looking for trends, and investigate as required. To produce departmental risk assessments as required. To have oversight over all Clinical Governance documentation, monitoring expiry dates and actioning where necessary whilst ensuring all protocols and policies used within the speciality area are in line with national and Trust guidelines. Able to conduct a range of examinations within the clinical speciality upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multidisciplinary team(s), in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements. Using clinical information available ensure that the appropriate radiology technique is performed in accordance with best practice and that the images are diagnostic. Suggest referrals to other clinical teams according to departmental protocols and best practice in order to ensure appropriate ongoing treatment. Input into ongoing analysis and development of the service. Take part in the provision of a 24-hours service. Provide continuous professional leadership, supervision and practical assistance to a multi-disciplinary team of reception staff, assistant technical officers, radiographer practitioners, advanced practitioners, student radiographers and trainee assistant practitioners whilst ensuring development of services. Available as a source of advice, professional leadership and practical assistance and be able to cope with multiple demands during the day. Effective multitasking. Please see the attached job description for more information Job description Job responsibilities Support the Quality & Governance Lead in the Services quality control programme, with reference to Radiology equipment, training staff to perform the tests, ensuring the tests are performed on schedule and that problems are identified and acted upon. To contribute towards ensuring current legislation, including radiation safety policies such as IR(ME)R & IRR, Health and Safety policies, COSHH regulations and manual handling policies, are followed in department. The post holder will become an RPS and manage departmental dose monitoring. To monitor incidents and risks, looking for trends, and investigate as required. To produce departmental risk assessments as required. To have oversight over all Clinical Governance documentation, monitoring expiry dates and actioning where necessary whilst ensuring all protocols and policies used within the speciality area are in line with national and Trust guidelines. Able to conduct a range of examinations within the clinical speciality upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multidisciplinary team(s), in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements. Using clinical information available ensure that the appropriate radiology technique is performed in accordance with best practice and that the images are diagnostic. Suggest referrals to other clinical teams according to departmental protocols and best practice in order to ensure appropriate ongoing treatment. Input into ongoing analysis and development of the service. Take part in the provision of a 24-hours service. Provide continuous professional leadership, supervision and practical assistance to a multi-disciplinary team of reception staff, assistant technical officers, radiographer practitioners, advanced practitioners, student radiographers and trainee assistant practitioners whilst ensuring development of services. Available as a source of advice, professional leadership and practical assistance and be able to cope with multiple demands during the day. Effective multitasking. Please see the attached job description for more information Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration Computer literate in Microsoft office products Training with CRIS/equivalent radiology Desirable Continued Professional Development Experience Essential Extensive Radiology experience or equivalent Desirable Previous NHS management experience Knowledge, skills, abilities Essential Comprehensive understanding of Imaging governance and professional development Ability to contribute towards futureproofed governance framework and strategy Excellent communication skills Teamwork with the ability to work within multiple multidisciplinary teams Desirable A strong interest in learning Qualities Essential Initiative Enthusiasm Desirable Ambition Motivation Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration Computer literate in Microsoft office products Training with CRIS/equivalent radiology Desirable Continued Professional Development Experience Essential Extensive Radiology experience or equivalent Desirable Previous NHS management experience Knowledge, skills, abilities Essential Comprehensive understanding of Imaging governance and professional development Ability to contribute towards futureproofed governance framework and strategy Excellent communication skills Teamwork with the ability to work within multiple multidisciplinary teams Desirable A strong interest in learning Qualities Essential Initiative Enthusiasm Desirable Ambition Motivation 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust Gloucestershire GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)