Job overview

We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward-thinking Superintendent Radiographer to join our team within Central Radiology at University Hospital Southampton.  

The successful candidate must be innovative organised, inclusive, compassionate, knowledgeable, and adaptable, providing positive leadership throughout Radiology.  Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role. 

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s Managed Equipment Service contract ensures a planned and guaranteed equipment replacement program with managed maintenance and repair, which will ensure you will always work with the latest technology.

We are a large dynamic, multicultural team of radiographers with a wide range of expertise.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We comprise of the following areas:

Main X-ray
This area provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography for adult in-patients and out-patients. There are 5 DR X-ray rooms, 2 state of the art digital fluoroscopy rooms, and a fleet of DR mobiles. There is also a Xograph DR Dental Imaging room.

Emergency X-ray.
This area provides adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre plus emergency and general theatre imaging.
There are 3 DR x-ray rooms, DR mobiles and a fleet of up to date image intensifiers undertaking a wide variety of complex imaging procedures. including mobile 3D imaging.

Interventional Radiology 
Our interventional Unit carries out a wide range of complex vascular, non-vascular and oncology procedures in 2 Siemens interventional labs in additional to a Hybrid Lab. The unit is the cancer centre and major vascular hub within the region.

Royal South Hants X-ray
This satellite unit, near the city centre, provides imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals and has 4 DR x-ray rooms.

Advanced Practice
We currently have radiographers reporting in MSK, Chest and Abdomen Planar imaging and specialist radiographers performing and reporting Barium and Video Fluoroscopy Swallows. We also have a radiographer Lithotripsy service. UHS also offers exceptional leadership training in both formal and informal settings.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. 

This role is reportable to the lead superintendent radiographer responsible for Central Radiology. The successful applicant will work closely with management teams across the trust taking on a proactive leadership role, supervising, inspiring and educating radiographers and students, whilst efficiently providing day to day operational management and actively making a difference to our patients and to our workplace. You will have special operational responsibility for ED and Theatre Imaging

Your Responsibilities:

The role will involve:    

•    Working with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. 
•    Promoting planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the Radiographic team
•    Acting as the lead clinical radiographer providing direction to staff and expert advice on specialist equipment
•    As required, operationally manage the planar and fluoroscopy imaging service within Central/Main X-ray and its sub-departments (RSH, ED and Theatres.)
•    Managing resources to provide the imaging service.
•    Providing appraisals, education, and training to the staff group to ensure competency, capability and development.
•    Recruitment to maintain continuity of service provision 

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate, inclusive leader. University Hospital Southampton Radiology service has an amazing team of dedicated professionals at all levels and specialities. If you feel you can provide outstanding day-to-day leadership and support for our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration
• Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2018, IRR 17

Desirable criteria

• Formal management/supervisory training
• Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism and/or management.
• Radiation Protection Supervisor course
• Equipment Super user

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Evidence of advanced planar radiography and fluoroscopy imaging knowledge
• Detailed knowledge of static and mobile DR imaging systems
• Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Plain Imaging
• Extensive knowledge of the guidelines relating to clinical specialist area.
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues

Desirable criteria

• Previous management /supervisory experience
• Demonstration of knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent leadership qualities and motivational skills
• Ability to make decisions and support the team
• Able to communicate with all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill
• Able to hold difficult conversations, manage difficult situations including disciplinary and performance matters
• Excellent attention to detail

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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