Deputy Superintendent Radiographer/Trainee Reporting Radiographer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to Key roles and Responsibilities, Job Description

In summary-
• Deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.
• Assist with workforce planning and daily operational management.
• Support staff development, appraisals and competency assessment.
• Lead elements of quality improvement and service transformation.
• Promote a culture of innovation, safety and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contribute to radiation safety initiatives, dose optimisation and governance programmes.
• Act as a role model for junior staff and students.

Once Qualified as B7 reporting radiographer and competency sign-off, governance approval and independent reporting requirements are met:
• Independently perform and report Adult Contrast Swallow examinations within agreed scope of practice.
• Participate in reporting audit and peer review programmes.
• Contribute to development of reporting pathways and service expansion.

Provide specialist advice to referrers and multidisciplinary teams regarding Adult Contrast Swallow examinations.
• Contribute to protocol development and service improvement relating to fluoroscopy reporting.

Person specification

Esesential and Desirable criteria as stipulated in Job Description

Essential criteria

• Trust Values
• Education & Qualifications
• Experience
• Physical Requirements
• Skills and Knowledge
• Personal Qualities

Desirable criteria

• Education & Qualifications
• Experience
• Skills and Knowledge

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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