Deputy Superintendent Radiographer - Breast Imaging
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Breast Imaging Department at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Deputy Superintendent role assists in managing on an operational level the radiographic activity of the South West London Breast Screening Service (SWLBSS), including 5 static screening sites across SW London, and the symptomatic breast imaging service at St George's Hospital. This is a great opportunity for a qualified mammographer to take a step into operational management and expand their knowledge and skill set.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated radiographers with an interest and a UK recognised qualification in mammography to join our hard working and friendly team in this busy Breast Imaging Unit.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment. You must be comfortable working under pressure, 'multi-tasking' and liaising with multi-disciplinary teams.
The strongest resource we have is the team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled and comprise Radiographers, Associate and Assistant Practitioners, Consultant Radiologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced and Consultant Practitioners. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and actively encourages involvement in training and audit.
Main duties of the job
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This post includes involvement in breast screening clinics at St Georges Hospital and the satellite screening sites around South West London along with participation in Assessment and Symptomatic clinics. It is therefore essential that you are able to travel to any of these sites and are resident within reasonable travelling time of both St. George's Hospital and our remote site locations.You must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography. We are housed in a purpose built facility, providing a light, modern environment from which to deliver a fully digital service.Due to the nature of the work this post is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7(2) (d).
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent
- Current HPC registration
- MSc level qualification in mammography Postgraduate Masters qualification Health Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years radiographic experience & 3 years in mammography
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct and risk assessments
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification e.g. image interpretation, clinical teaching, research
- Post graduate qualification in IV cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
- Experience in training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff
- Experience working as a senior member of multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with clinical audit
Desirable
- Working experience of digital imaging modalities and PACs
- Experience of presentation skills to groups of staff & multi disciplinary teams
- Experience in recruitment and selection of staff & in conducting staff appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - will need to be able to communicate at various levels. Presenting service information at local level and present information to clients & staff on a one to one basis
- Able to present highly complex, sensitive information effectively. Compilation, interpretation and analysis of statistical information for aid in service deliverance & development
- Able to to produce effective written reports and to carry out research projects
- Ability & desire to take active role in recruitment & selection of staff & to implement and manage change
- Good negotiating skills & ability to influence others Good team building & motivational skills Good numeracy skills. Good analytical, judgemental and decision making skills
Desirable
- Ability to deliver lectures for in-house training needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current policies, legislation affecting service delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge of Windows and Office computer software
Other
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks under pressure in busy environment
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise workload as necessary
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
the Rose Centre, St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Rd
Tooting
SW17 0BZ
United Kingdom
