Job summary
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced Cardiac Radiographer, specialised in Cardiac CT and / or CMR who is looking for the opportunity to lead a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of Specialist Radiographers within the Cardiac Imaging department?
Do you aspire to join a World Class Centre, leading in Cardiac Research and paving the way for innovative and exciting opportunities within the field of Cross-Sectional Cardiac Imaging?
Are you interested in becoming an integral key member of our management team working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues with a focus on the expansion of services and the development of our professional group?
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day provision of the Cardiac MRI and CT services, ensuring the service is run in an efficient and effective manner and that patients are given appointments commensurate with the clinical needs.
The post holder will provide high profile Clinical Specialist support to the cardiac MRI and CT suites and to the Cardiac Imaging department. The post holder will liaise with departmental Superintendent Radiographers with respect to staffing and other resource issues and is responsible for the management of dedicated and rotational cardiac MRI and CT staff.
This service is key to operational priorities within the Directorate and as such, the post holder will be expected to interact with senior members of the hospital staff reporting and advising on service demands and delivery. The post holder will be expected to articulate knowledgeably and effectively on complex technical issues to all service users
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key result area
- Ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity in the Cardiac Imaging service which meets the requirements of all stakeholders.
- Ensure departmental key performance indicators are met
- Ensure departmental compliance with DH maximum diagnostic waiting times
- Ensure effective governance compliance and documentation
- Ensure departmental compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key result area
- Ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity in the Cardiac Imaging service which meets the requirements of all stakeholders.
- Ensure departmental key performance indicators are met
- Ensure departmental compliance with DH maximum diagnostic waiting times
- Ensure effective governance compliance and documentation
- Ensure departmental compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Extensive experience in cardiac CT and / or MRI imaging
- Teaching and training experience in Cardiac Cross sectional imaging
Desirable
- Evidence of operational management experience
Skills
Essential
- Strong, effective organisational ability
- Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively across professional boundaries and ensure an appropriate flow of information.
Desirable
- Project management and change management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist cardiac imaging modalities
- Knowledge of HR and Finance business functions
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality management and service accreditation
- Knowledge of Project Management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HPC State Registration
- Evidence of post registration study and CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Extensive experience in cardiac CT and / or MRI imaging
- Teaching and training experience in Cardiac Cross sectional imaging
Desirable
- Evidence of operational management experience
Skills
Essential
- Strong, effective organisational ability
- Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively across professional boundaries and ensure an appropriate flow of information.
Desirable
- Project management and change management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist cardiac imaging modalities
- Knowledge of HR and Finance business functions
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality management and service accreditation
- Knowledge of Project Management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HPC State Registration
- Evidence of post registration study and CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
