Job Description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.


Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Band 7: 47,810 - 54,710

Full time hours: 37.5 per week

Permanent contract

The MRI/CT department at the Queen Alexandra hospital is looking for an ambitious, highly motivated and dedicated radiographer with experience in CT and MRI who is passionate about staff development, leadership and education.


This position is to support the management team in delivering high quality of care standards and professional practice, facilitating continual staff development within the current team.


The department is a dynamic, vibrant and progressive unit with state-of-the-art technology, located on the South coast of England in a lively city with deep historical roots and easy travel links to both London and Europe.


You will:

Proactively assist in the management of the MRI and CT scanning departments on a daily basis whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors. Be responsible for staff and resources within a designated clinical area Lead, supervise, and teach all registered and unregistered staff within the department, providing visible clinical AHP leadership and presence across the CT/MRI radiology service to facilitate innovation in the pursuit of clinical excellence Ensure radiographic staff are fit to practise and those with talent are enabled to progress - across all modalities and integrating internationally recruited staff Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values. Work as part of the CT/ MRI Team ensuring that the service delivered to patients and relatives is evidence based, meets statutory and contractual requirements. Constantly monitor levels of clinical expertise, and to maintain high levels of same, both for oneself and within the wider team, conducting a wide range of CT/MR scans upon a range of patient types

Please submit a personal statement in the "message to manager" detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and meet the essential criteria.


Please see attached for additional information

Qualifications

Essential

Current Radiographer registration with HCPC 4 - 5 years post graduate CT or MRI experience Evidence of leadership or management experience Post graduate qualification or equivalent in CT or MRI Understanding of current ionising radiation and MRI safety regulations
Desirable

Recognised leadership qualification Comprehensive portfolio evidence of CPD

Skills and Knowledge

High level clinical skills and knowledge of current innovations in CT and MRI Facilitation skills Critical appraisal skills Interpersonal skills Effective leadership and team building skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and non verbal) Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care issues. Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures. Project management skills Ability to serve on task forces and/or committees. Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness. Ability to confidently manage difficult conversations and situations

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.


We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.