Paediatric Superintendent Radiographer | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Superintendent Radiographer, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The post holder will lead this specialist team to provide Imaging across plain film, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and the cardiac catheter lab. UHL has a vision to deliver a purpose built Children's hospital to serve Leicestershire. Imaging will have it's own department within this facility.
This role will have the opportunity to shape the provision of the service for the future needs of it's patients, ensuring the team providesImaging at it's best
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder are to lead and develop the paediatric Imaging service. Currently this encompasses Plain film, fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and the EMHCC Cardiac Catheter lab.
The post holder will work co-operatively with the Modality Lead, other Superintendents and the Paediatric team to ensure that patients receive Imaging at its Best.
This is primarily a first line management role, and requires radiographic as well as managerial knowledge and expertise. The post-holder may be required to work clinically in the paediatric departments when staffing levels require it. They will also be required to support managerial cover in central UHL on a roster basis.
The role is to provide day to day organisation of the X-ray service and contribute to the delivery of a high quality imaging service to patients.
The post holder will lead and manage all Radiographers within the paediatric team, and work with the other Superintendent team to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
The post holder will provide support, guidance, and development to staff. An element of out of hours working at weekends will be required.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To deliver an efficient and effective service within the modality.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workload according to clinical need.
• Take responsibility for and organise sections of the department as required.
• Monitor the capacity and demand of the service and assist in reviewing working practices to accommodate any shift in requirements. To take responsibility for appropriate escalation in accordance with the department procedure and communicate actions.
• Participate in the Duty Superintendent Roster at the LRI.
• To assume day to day management of staff within the modality.
• To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Radiology Department respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
• To contribute fully in the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and quality management of all aspects of the service.
• To develop, document and monitor protocols for working practice within the area.
• To supervise, advise and mentor staff.
• To work closely with the other Superintendent Radiographers to provide optimum patient care and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance.
• To ensure that staff are aware of the Trust’s procedures and ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with these procedures.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
This advert closes on Friday 22 Mar 2024