CSI Deputy Lead Radiographer

Job overview

The post holder will work in conjunction with and deputise for the CSI lead radiographer to provide a seamless and efficient service for all Cross-Sectional Imaging.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and deliver a high-quality Cross-Sectional Imaging service for a variety of paediatric presentations, supporting band 6 radiographers and able to act as an expert resource to provide clinical and technical advice.

Pro rata participation in the CT/MRI on-call rota is required and the post holder must have a flexible approach to the working hours to accommodate the demands of the department.

Main duties of the job

• In conjunction with the Lead CSI radiographer and Departmental Clinical Manager, to be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive and effective CSI imaging service.
• To deputise for the Lead CSI radiographer when appropriate which may include, facilitating the staff personal development, and PDR’s.
• To provide professional support for staff and to propose plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, local and national policies.
• To participate in monitoring the effectiveness of departmental protocols and procedures.
• Participate in the training and development of radiographers, student radiographers, and imaging department assistants in conjunction with the Radiology Practice Education Facilitator (PEF).
• To act an as expert resource to provide clinical and technical advice to radiographers and other clinical staff.
• To participate in Research and audit within the speciality and the wider MDT.
• To always uphold the Trust values and NHS values, behaving in a professional, empathetic, inclusive, safe, confidential and compassionate manner towards all staff, patients, visitors and carers.
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• To act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for CSI
• Undertake any other duties identified by Radiology Management Team that are appropriate at the time of request in line with the grading of the post

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for management support and deputise in the delivery of a comprehensive and effective CSI imaging service.

To support the CSI Lead radiographer within the CSI service, the staff, personal development, PDR’s, and act a line manager for sickness/absence, capability, disciplinary and professional issues.

To provide professional support for staff and to develop plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, local and national policies.

To monitor the effectiveness of departmental protocols and procedures utilising audit/research to initiate and implement new protocols and procedures

Facilitate the training and development of radiographers, student radiographers, and imaging department assistants in conjunction with the Radiology Practice Education Facilitator (PEF).

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.