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SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
IMAGING AND MEDICAL PHYSICS CBU
JOB TITLE:
Specialist Senior Radiographer
BAND:
Band 6
BASE:
Your primary base will be LGH
Travel between UHL hospital sites to work in other areas may be
required.
HOURS:
37.5 per week. Participation in 24/7 working will be required,
including bank and public holidays.
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent Radiographer
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Imaging and Medical Physics CBU Service Managers
ABOUT UHL, OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
UHL’s purpose is to deliver “Caring at its best” for all the people who visit Leicester’s
hospitals, either as patients, the public or as staff.
As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, our vision is to move from where we
are now to where we want to be. Locally known as the journey from ‘Good to Great’.
In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our
Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services
to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards,
controls and resource constraints.
Our values are:
1.We treat people how we would like to be treated
2. We do what we say we are going to do
3. We focus on what matters most
4. We are one team and we are best when we work together
5. We are passionate and creative in our work
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY
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This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management appropriate to
address service needs. The post-holder will be primarily based in one area,
providing leadership and specialist expertise within the area. The post-holder may
also work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota.
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The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient
radiographic service to the highest professional standards. The role is to provide
clinical excellence and manage the day to day organisation of the providing
effective and efficient leadership of the area.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
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The Specialist Senior Radiographer will work closely with the Superintendent for
the area, along with other clinical and non-clinical staff within the CBU.
The Specialist Senior Radiographer will establish appropriate working relationships
with relevant colleagues in other Clinical Business Units with whom the Imaging
Service interacts.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Service Delivery, Review and Development
 To maintain a high level of clinical expertise.
 To participate in department shift system and/or out of hours roster.
 To encourage and practice “right first time” radiography and strive to achieve quality
assurance in all aspects of the radiology service.
 To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the
Radiology Department respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
 Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information,
examination details and post processing requirements on the Radiology Information and
PACS systems. This will include fixing up of images on the PACS system when
required.
 To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media in compliance with CBU protocol,
following training and if required by the role.
 To supervise, advise and mentor staff.
 To work closely with the Superintendent Radiographers to provide optimum patient care
and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance.
 Organise, plan and prioritise workload according to clinical need. Take responsibility for
and organise sections of the department as required.
 To oversee and assist in the training of new staff and continuous development of
departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet ongoing
demands of the service.
 To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working
practice within the area.
 To contribute fully in the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and
quality management of all aspects of the service.
 To assist in monitoring the quality of service to patients and where appropriate
participate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services.
 Monitor the capacity and demand of the service and assist in reviewing working
practices to accommodate any shift in requirements. To take responsibility for
appropriate escalation in accordance with the department procedure and communicate
actions.
 To participate in and promote research and audit within the areas to support good
practice and provide documentation. To undertake project work.
 To ensure that staff are aware of the Trust’s procedure and ensure that complaints are
dealt with in accordance with this procedure.
Equipment Management
 To ensure knowledge of the equipment and utilise it in a safe and efficient manner
according to protocols.
 To ensure that the clinical environment including all equipment and accessories are
kept clean and tidy. This includes cleaning between patients and participating in the
daily and weekly cleaning schedules. Maintain documentation.
 To monitor the performance of equipment and report and act upon all potential and
actual faults and hazards. Ensure that the appropriate documentation has been
completed and filed. Ensure that the appropriate staff, including the Superintendent, are
kept informed.
 To ensure that a quality assurance programme for all equipment is implemented and
maintained, ensuring quality assurance has been performed following servicing, repair
and installation. Ensure that corrective actions are taken as required. Records must be
kept and filed appropriately.
 To contribute to the equipment specification and selection processes as required.
Management of Staff, Leadership and Development
 To manage on behalf of the Superintendent Radiographers all non-medical staff,
ensuring appropriate delegation and supervision of tasks.
 To demonstrate leadership and to motivate staff.
 To manage rotas ensuring adequate cover for service requirements in and out of hours,
maximising the cost effective, efficient use of staffing resources.
 To assist the Superintendent Radiographers to identify and meet staff training and
development needs.
 To provide training, support, guidance and supervision to Radiographers, Assistant
Practitioners and RDAs.
 To identify to the Superintendent Radiographers where staff’s performance or behaviour
is below an acceptable standard and to take initial informal counselling action where
appropriate.
 To assist the Superintendents in the investigation of incidents, concerns or complaints
and to update records and provide feedback.
 To deputise for the Superintendent in the undertaking of sickness absence
management, as required.
Communication
 To communicate effectively in an appropriate manner, complex information to patients,
relatives and staff.
 Demonstrate effective skills required to communicate with, persuade, reassure and gain
the co-operation of patients and relatives in circumstances where they may be worried,
distressed or confused.
 To ensure patients are adequately informed, are able to consent to the examination and
are also able to ask questions or raise concerns.
 To assist the Service Manager and Superintendent Radiographers in ensuring effective
systems of communication are in place and utilised.
 To ensure that all staff are kept informed of departmental plans, service objectives and
relevant Trust issues and to encourage staff to contribute ideas, suggestions or
concerns.
 To liaise with and maintain close working relationships with staff within the Radiology
Department/ Clinical Business Unit and also with other hospital staff groups.
 Communicate vulnerable adult and child protection concerns through the appropriate
channels.
 To attend staff/team meetings as required. There may be a requirement to chair
meetings, take minutes and to lead or participate in task and finish groups.
Responsibilities for Department Administration and Operation
 To ensure that all clinical and non-clinical information records are fully and accurately
completed and maintained.
 To ensure all data input onto the Radiology computer system by all staff is accurate and
updated as necessary.
 To be proactive in assisting the Superintendent Radiographer to meet financial and
contractual targets, and cost improvement plans (CIP).
 Where required: To oversee the consumable stock ordering, receipt and recording for
the area according to departmental procedures and within agreed financial limits.
 To maintain levels of cleanliness and infection prevention to meet the Trust’s Infection
Prevention Policies. This includes compliance with audit requirements for the area.
 Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning
rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact
with bodily fluids and on occasion’s unpleasant smells.
 To seek ways as to how the working environment and experience of patients and
visitors within the scope of the Radiology Department can be improved.
 To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other staff, patients
and visitors, with reference to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
 Adhere to and encourage staff to acknowledge all Local Rules, Ionising Radiation
Regulations 1999, Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 and Health
& Safety procedures, including prompt reporting of accidents, equipment faults and
untoward incidents and any new policies and procedures.
 To ensure the highest standards of radiation protection for staff, patients and visitors
and to ensure a safe working environment in respect of other health and safety issues.
 To contribute to the development of, monitoring and review of Risk Management
programmes in the area and report all risks/incidents as appropriate.
 To deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer upon request.
 Undertake any other duties consistent with their grade as required.
Personal Development
 Show evidence of continuing professional development and attend training courses as
necessary, in keeping with Trust targets.
 Keep up to date with current imaging technical developments, professional and Trust
issues.
 Maintain competencies in extended roles (i.e. cannulation/IV, fluoroscopy procedures)
and provide evidence of doing so.
 To participate in the Trust’s Appraisal programme and provide KSF evidence. This
obligation will include the preparation for and attendance at appraisal/performance
management interviews and completion of the associated documentation.
 Contribute to the appraisal of junior staff in line with the Trust’s Appraisal Process.
GENERAL DUTIES
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and alterations in hours or times of
work may be required from time to time and this will be done with consultation and
negotiation. Some weekend and public holiday may also be required.
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at
UHL NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:
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All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work
methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must
maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient’s and staff’s records.
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All employees must comply with the Trust’s equality and diversity policies and must
not discriminate, against individuals or groups on the basis of their age, disability,
gender, marital status, membership or non membership of a trade union, race,
religion, domestic circumstances, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin,
social and employment status, HIV status, or people who are undergoing or have
undergone gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy and
Maternity or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be
reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will
be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry
out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
In order to ensure the Trust’s ability to respond to changes in the needs of the
service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including
consideration of personal circumstances current skills, abilities and career
development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and
responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.
Your normal place of work will be as discussed at interview and will be confirmed
in Section 1 of your contract but you may be required to work in other locations of
the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites
(Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). If your
initial location is based at one of these sites, excess travel reimbursement will not
apply for a permanent/temporary change to base.
The most up to date additional requirements will be added by the HR Shared Services
Team and will include:
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CRB Requirement
Infection Prevention and Control
Fixed Term Posts (as appropriate)
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Hepatitis ‘B’ – Only for EPIP type of roles (as appropriate)
Responsibilities for continuing professional education and personal development
Job Description Review Date: May 2013
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post: Senior Specialist Radiographer
Band: 6
Support Services Division/ Imaging and Medical Physics CBU:
Criteria
Essential
Commitment to
Trust Values
and Behaviours
Training &
Qualifications
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Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with
the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.
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Qualified radiographer - Degree level or equivalent
Health Professions Council registered
Evidence of on-going further personal and professional
development
Experience
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Considerable Band 5 Radiographer experience with a
sound clinical knowledge of radiography
Ability to carry out radiographic procedures to a high
standard
Previous supervisory experience
Competent IT skills
Previous experience of working/training in a NHS hospital
Awareness of current professional issues
Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation
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Communication
and
relationship
skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to
communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive,
professional attitude at all times.
Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards other people,
patients and staff
Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with
people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
An understanding of team working and of own
Desirable
Stage Measured at
A – application
I – Interview
T – Test
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Post graduate qualifications
Certificate of competency in IV injections
Computer Qualifications (ECDL)
Leadership course
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Experience in a Senior position
Specific expertise in relevant
modalities.
Ability to analyse and discuss problems
from both sides of a situation and provide
a report on it.
Evidence of understanding and utilisation
of a range of methods to ensure effective
communication within the Department,
CBU and Trust
Good presentation skills
Have conducted appraisals on junior
staff
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contribution to the team
Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the
role
Be willing and able to take charge and co-ordinate an
area of the department.
Analytical and
Judgement
skills
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Ability to use and act on own initiative
Good strategic thinker
Strong analytical and critical reasoning/ problem solving
Ability to identify and resolve problems
Participation in audit, project work.
Planning and
organisation
skills
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Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing
priorities
Physical skills
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Ability to manoeuvre radiographic equipment.
Ability to wear/work in lead protective clothing
Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs, trolleys and beds and
aid patient transfer following appropriate training
Able to deal with body fluid spillages.
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Other
requirements
specific to the
role
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Proven good timekeeping and sickness record.
Able to work flexible hours and adapt to changes in the
working week.
Participate in out-of-hours shifts including weekends,
nights and Bank Holidays.
Participate in on-call (where required)
Able and willing to work at any of the three UHL hospital
sites.
Desire for self development and improvement in others
Demonstrate commitment to CPD
Sound knowledge of clinical governance
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Understands own strengths and
weaknesses
Ability in negotiating and influencing staff
colleagues
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Evidence of involvement in facilitating
change
Leading a task group
Evidence of attending/chairing meetings
Presenting CPD to colleagues (verbal or
written)
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Awareness and understanding of
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national policy concerning patient care
and developments within the NHS