Lead Radiographer for Bone Densitometry

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Lead Radiographer for our bone densitometry service who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Lead Radiographer to oversee the day-to-day operation of our bone densitometry service at the Hertford County Hospital, Hertford, and to provide clinical leadership . The successful applicant must have successfully completed the Royal Osteoporosis Society National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry.

The Radiology department has two Hologic Horizon W scanners. There are also plain films rooms and ultrasound rooms on site.

The role encompasses staff management, organisation of departmental workload and representation of Radiology within the multi-disciplinary environment at the hospital.

You will have extensive clinical knowledge and skill in bone densitometry, together with a commitment to support the team in providing the highest standards of service. They will be confident in taking responsibility and making decisions in matters relating to staff, patients and the service.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary,subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the bone densitometry service at Hertford County Hospital.

To be responsible for delivery of an effective and efficient high quality specialist imaging service and patient care that meets the needs of patients and referrers.

Promote bone densitometry excellence.

To maintaining excellent clinical standards.

Actively participate in technical and patient focused aspects of the department's Audit andClinical Governance programmes. This may involve preparing and delivering short presentations

This post is based at the Hertford County hospital but rotation to other sites may be necessary to maintain effective service levels.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Physical Skills and Effort

Essential

Physically fit to allow moving and positioning of equipment and patients To have manual dexterity Capable of concentration over long periods

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification Evidence of Personal and professional development (CPD portfolio) Current HCPC registration Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism and/or management Radiation Protection Supervisor Course

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership and team building ability Demonstration of organisational skills at inter-departmental level Excellent communication skills at all levels Core Management Skills

Desirable

Training of staff Ability to undertake appraisals

Knowledge

Essential

Experience and understanding of a range of imaging techniques An understanding of IRR 17/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation and Health & Safety legislation Computer literacy Experience of equipment Quality Assurance

Desirable

To be familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint Presentation skills

---