About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Radiographer to join our team as the Imaging Workforce Transformation Lead for Whipps Cross Hospital.
This role is responsible for oversight and delivery of an exciting programme of workforce transformation within the Imaging Department at Whipps Cross Hospital. In partnership with the other Barts Health sites and colleagues from across North East London the postholder will plan and deliver workforce projects in line with local and regional strategic aims, helping to move the Whipps Cross Imaging Team towards a safe and sustainable staffing model across all modalities and staff groups. They will also provide line management for the Reporting Radiographer workforce.
By working closely with the Imaging General Manager, Clinical Director, Imaging Site lead and Governance Lead; the post holder will also have an opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning and development of the service in order to build and maintain key relationships with a variety of stakeholders including senior managers and clinicians throughout the Trust, and with other appropriate external organisations and bodies, and in particular patients and carers.
Internal candidates wishing to undertake this opportunity as a secondment must have approval from their line manager prior to application
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to lead the provision of the Imaging service for the site.
The post holder is responsible for the day to day managerial, clinical and professional delivery of the service on the site. The post holder will be the link person and advise on the strategic direction of the service.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Extensive clinical experience Evidence of managerial responsibilities and operational experience in a multidisciplinary setting Extensive experience of staff management and engagement, including HR issues
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills. Able to lead a multi disciplinary team Ability to initiate and implement complex change
Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge of Radiology service and challenges around workforce
Desirable
Expert knowledge relating to requirements of a robust clinical governance structure
Qualifications Essential
Professional Registration Educated to Masters level or equivalent Project Management Qualification
Other Essential
Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)