Superintendent Radiographer

1 week ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom InHealth Group Full time

Job summary

Job Title: Superintendent RadiographerHours: Monday-Friday in management on-call weekend rota required). Location: Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham Closing Date: 8th September- You will be contacted about your application the week commencing the 9th SeptemberInterview Date: 23rd/ 24th SeptemberStart Date: February 2025 Introduction: InHealth sees more than 4 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison. Following this we are proud to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Chelmsley Wood Birmingham in Spring 2025. We are now actively recruiting a passionate and dedicated team. Right now, we are looking to recruit a Superintendent Radiographer, to support the Service Manager and support managing the team of Radiographers.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking MRI, CT and X-ray scans in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines and protocols. Ensuring the service delivers the highest standard of patient care whilst meeting customers expectations.Helping ensure the building is maintained and well kept, clean and in line with IPC standards and all issues surrounding this are escalated to the Service Manager. Supporting with the rota for the department, ensuring sufficient employee resource availability through effective planningHelping oversee all day to day activity across a 7 day service. Ensuring you are kept up to date on all InHealths processes and proceduresSupporting the service manager to recruit, induct, train and support all Radiography, Respirator and Phlebotomy staff. Ensuring good communication is maintained and encouraged with the team and all stakeholders.Deputising as the Service Manager where required and support them with ad hoc duties.

About us

About us:

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: Monday-Friday in management on-call weekend rota required).

Location: Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham

Closing Date: 8th September- You will be contacted about your application the week commencing the 9th September Interview Date : 23rd/ 24th September Start Date: February 2025

Introduction:

InHealth sees more than 4 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide.

Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison.

Following this we are proud to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Chelmsley Wood Birmingham in Spring 2025. We are now actively recruiting a passionate and dedicated team.

Right now, we are looking to recruit a Superintendent Radiographer, to support the Service Manager and support managing the team of Radiographers.

What you will do:

As an InHealth Superintendent Radiographer within the CDC you will be responsible for supporting staff, clinical leadership and deputising in the absence of the service Manager. You will operate in accordance with local guidelines and company policies to deliver a service that is aligned to contractual and governance requirements. Your working week will consist of a mix of clinical shifts and supporting the Service Manager with the day to day running of the unit

What you are responsible for:

Undertaking MRI, CT and X-ray scans in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines and protocols. Ensuring the service delivers the highest standard of patient care whilst meeting customers expectations. Helping ensure the building is maintained and well kept, clean and in line with IPC standards and all issues surrounding this are escalated to the Service Manager. Supporting with the rota for the department, ensuring sufficient employee resource availability through effective planning Helping oversee all day to day activity across a 7 day service. Ensuring you are kept up to date on all InHealths processes and procedures Supporting the service manager to recruit, induct, train and support all Radiography, Respirator and Phlebotomy staff. Ensuring good communication is maintained and encouraged with the team and all stakeholders. Deputising as the Service Manager where required and support them with ad hoc duties.

We are looking for someone who has:

A BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent A valid professional membership (HCPC registration) Experienced in leading teams with the ability to coach and mentor. Good understanding of CQC fundamental standards, Health & Safety, Infection Control, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles Ability to remain calm under pressure. Well developed in organisational and time management skills, and able to prioritise conflicting demands. The ability to motivate and lead, with a desire to exceed expectations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You should apply if you have experience:

In the above areas Of undertaking basic and complex MRI and CT procedures (we appreciate you may be more specialised in one modality) Working within a multi-disciplinary team Working with imaging equipment in a hospital, community, or mobile environment Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential