Lead CSI Radiographer LIVERPOOL

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced radiographer to lead the cross-sectional team for the Radiology Department at Alder Hey.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, and experienced radiographer with a passion and interest paediatrics, who will embrace the opportunity to manage their own team and to lead and develop the CSI service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

We have 2 Philips Ingenia MRI scanners - including a 3T intra-operative system, 1 GE 3T Signa Premier research MRI scanner & 1 Philips 5300 CT scanner and are currently in the process of installing the first Philips 7300 CT scanner in a designated paediatric centre.

We perform a wide range of examinations including advanced cardiac and neuro imaging, with the service provided over 24 hours, 7 days per week. You will play an essential role in Alder Hey achieving QSI accreditation and ensuring high standards of imaging and patient care.

Main duties of the job

To lead and develop the CSI service ensuring the service meets Radiology, Trust and National standards; bringing innovative solutions and providing excellent patient care. To lead a service in conjunction with deputy CSI lead to provide a seamless and efficient service for all Cross-Sectional Imaging.

About us

As one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals, at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children’s medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world’s leaders in children’s healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children’s specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children’s hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job responsibilities

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

To manage within the CSI service, the staff, personal development, PDRs, and act as first 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).

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• Level 7 specialist qualifications or extensive equivalent experience
• Management training/supervisory experience of a group of staff

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a CT/MRI department in a senior role
• Evidence of further professional development/expanded roles/quality management
• Experience of resource management and able to manage resources effectively
• First line management experience of a group of staff
• Experience of governance, incident reporting and risk management

Desirable

• Paediatric Experience
• Evidence of research/audit

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.