Deputy Imaging Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated paediatric Radiology Department who would like to develop and grow their Leadership and Management in the NHS.

You will be joining our flexible and welcoming paediatric department encompassing 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS, CT and Spect CT, intra-operative 3T and 1.5T MRI, theatre and mobile imaging. The x-ray department supports a range of specialities including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic and musculo-skeletal work.

As a specialist tertiary care, trauma children’s hospital trust, we provide a full range of medical, surgical and mental health services for the paediatric residents of Sheffield and South Yorkshire as well as specialised services for patients from further afield.

We employ more than 3,000 staff and strive to recruit and retain the best doctors, nurses, allied health workers and other staff. The commitment of our employees is key to our success and reputation.

There are superb employment opportunities and a burgeoning tech and creative sector alongside that great quality of life, hence many people who relocate to Sheffield end up putting down firm roots.

You will work as part of the radiology management team to provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic service to children in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be required to demonstrate professional and clinical leadership in X-ray and CT ensuring the optimum use of staffing and equipment resources to promote mínimal variance in approach and ensure the ongoing provision of a high quality, paediatric patient focused imaging service.

You will demonstrate expertise and provide leadership for major trauma and CT radiography within this highly specialist imaging area, acting as an experienced resource for staff both internal and external to Radiology.

You will ensure that all radiographers are trained and have confidence in performing more complex and highly specialised examinations, including the administration of IV contrast agents

There is also a requirement after an initial training period to participate in the provision of standby on-call from home on a rotational basis.

Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision to create a healthier future for children and young people.
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in childrens health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working

To demonstrate professional and clinical leadership in X-ray and CT ensuring the optimum use of staffing and equipment resources to promote mínimal variance in approach and ensure the ongoing provision of a high quality, paediatric patient focused imaging service.

To take a lead in delivering education, training and practice development within the X-ray imaging area.

To act as an expert supporting all clinical staff, to ensure all specialised paediatric examinations, using a variety of radiographic imaging modalities, are performed within current Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17), in adherence to Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulation (IR(ME)R17) and with particular regard to maintaining an appropriate atmosphere for children in hospital.

To deputise in the absence of the X-ray Imaging Lead, leading and managing the X-ray team in the provision of excellent standards of paediatric imaging and performance in all areas, building relationships to support role development.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

- Compassion - leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability - striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect - value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence - delivering a high-quality standard of care