Lead Radiographer - CT

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

8a Lead Superintendent Radiographer - CT

We are looking for a forward-thinking enthusiastic radiographer to lead CT services at Croydon Health Services.

The successful candidate will lead the CT service ensuring that the service provided is safe and effective as well as meeting the relevant targets.

This is a key leadership role in the department and offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their managerial and organisational skills.

The CT service is comprised of 2 scanners at the main hospital site, one at the Purley site and coming in 2025 a new scanner in New Addington.

The Radiology department performs in excess of 250,000 examinations per annum and has an active Clinical Governance programme. There are currently approximately 150 staff in post in the Diagnostic Imaging department, including 26 Consultant Radiologists and Specialty Grade Doctors.

Croydon University Hospital is a large urban DGH situated in South London, serving the needs of a diverse population of 360,000. It has one of the busiest A&E departments in London. Croydon has easy access to both central London and the south coast.

We are currently not supporting applicants who require two-tier sponsorship.

If you would like to be part of a hardworking and friendly department, please visit us and have a chat!

For more information please contact, Fiona Addlesee: [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the operational management of the CT service including training of new staff and responsibility for performance.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to the hospital.

Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
• SOR accredited cannulation

Experience

• NHS Experience at a Senior Level
• Evidence of legislation knowledge (IRMER etc)
• Experience managing people
• Extensive CT experience
• Evidence of experience with Interventional CT/Cardiac/Colonography
• Management of complaints and incidents
• Evidence of knowledge of quality processes (CQC, QSI etc)
• Evidence of experience with Audit/research/QI

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.