Lead Radiographer - X-Ray

Duties will include but not be limited to: You will be responsible for managing the clinical and quality aspects of a specific assigned service within Radiology including the supporting team of staff. You will work closely with the rest of the leadership team to support service delivery and provide effective leadership, support and direction to the team, acting as a Lead Clinical Practitioner, a role model and patient advocate. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating Manage the service in a safe, effective manner including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes. Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by all staff within the team To participate in development, education and training of staff and students. Ensure the work area complies with the requirements of IRR and IRMER and related departmental protocols and procedures. Provide support for research undertaken in department The post holder will be responsible for the management, supervision and development of the team of staff. This can include highly skilled and specialised band 6 radiographers, band 5 radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Imaging Department assistants. They will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice and deploy staff assuring standards are met. Manage improvements and change, brought about by commitment to and compliance with clinical governance and government NHS plans. Support the aims and vision of the Trust and to take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided.