Superintendent Radiographer & Education Training lead

Superintendent Radiographer X-Ray & Radiology Education Training lead NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-SB1928

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden - All sites Town London Salary £66,274 - £73,496 pro rata per annum including inner London HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/:59

Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Superintendent Radiographer (Diagnostic) to join the Imaging leadership team at The Royal Marsden.

This senior role combines leadership of x-ray services across Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square with Trust-wide responsibility for radiology education, workforce development and clinical supervision.

As Lead Diagnostic Radiographer, you will provide clinical and professional leadership for x-ray, fluoroscopy, mobile/theatre and dental imaging services, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and quality. You will lead service improvement and standardisation, working closely with radiologists, radiographers, physicists, educators and multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes acting as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and leading for QSI, CQC and HSE inspections.

As Radiology Education Lead, you will oversee education and workforce development, including training, supervision, CPD, advanced practice and career pathways. You will also work with universities, apprenticeship providers and regional imaging networks to support future workforce needs.

We are seeking an HCPC-registered radiographer with substantial senior diagnostic radiography experience, Master's-level study (or equivalent expertise) and evidence of ongoing CPD. You will be a strong leader committed to quality improvement, innovation and excellent patient care, with flexibility to work across all Royal Marsden sites.

Main duties of the job Provide clinical leadership for all x-ray, fluoroscopy, dental, mobile/theatre imaging services, and any future x-ray modalities across all Trust sites. Act as the lead radiographer for service development, clinical excellence and educational visits, and liaise with referrers to ensure the most appropriate imaging examination is selected for each patient.

Ensure the timely, efficient and patient-centred delivery of x-ray services across multiple sites and imaging systems, making best use of available resources. Support staffing arrangements, including on-call provision, and assist the Radiology Services Manager with the operational management of the Imaging Department.

Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers, relatives and colleagues, providing a professional, welcoming and supportive service. Receive and guide patients attending for investigations and ensure relevant previous imaging is available to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Support the Radiology Services Manager and imaging leadership team with workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives. Review staffing requirements before vacancies are advertised and contribute to the selection of new team members. Line manage Practice Educators and x-ray staff, support Clinical Supervisors within training programmes, and oversee the supervision, training and development of staff in line with departmental and organisational objectives.

Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

1.5. Education, governance and compliance

• Maintain compliance with the QSI and requirements.
• Monitor compliance - relating to the training matrix.
• Co-ordinate, monitor and ensure compliance with mandatory training.
• Support HCPC registration, audit and CPD compliance.

1.6. Workforce planning/development

• Contribute to workforce planning.
• Design CPD programmes and career pathways.
• Support enhanced, advanced and consultant practice roles.
• Ensure staff have access to educational opportunities.

1.7. Research

• To participate regularly in clinical research and service evaluation within x-ray services, assessing research compliance and capacity for new trials and identifying opportunities for research, innovation and evidence generation that can influence clinical and educational practice.
• To co-ordinate with clinical units (and physics team) regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for Imaging.
• To ensure the correct pathway and documentation for trialling new x-ray equipment
• To ensure that research protocols are adhered to and that all the relevant documentation is available on request.

1.8. Training and Education

• Provide strategic, Trust wide leadership for radiography education, workforce development and clinical supervision processes, acting as the principal specialist resource for education and professional development within the imaging service.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an imaging education and training strategy with the imaging leads team, aligning education, workforce and service development priorities with evidence, professional standards and the future needs of the service.
• Lead implementation of the College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework, and ACCEND.

Person specification Education, qualifications and professional registration

• HCPC registration as a radiographer.
• DCR/BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• Significant recent postgraduate experience in x-ray/general radiography.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification at Master's level, or equivalent advanced specialist expertise demonstrated through substantial specialist practice, professional development and application of theory at an equivalent level.
• Evidence of sustained specialist CPD relevant to the post.
• Training in facilitated learning.
• Teaching qualification and/or accreditation as a Society of Radiographers Practice Educator.

Experiencec

• Substantial senior experience in diagnostic radiography within a specialist area.
• Demonstrable experience of leading service development, change and improvement across a service or multiple sites.
• Experience of teaching, supervision, training and assessment across a range of learners and staff groups.
• Experience of using different teaching and learning methods and adapting approaches to complex and diverse needs.
• Experience of delivering formal presentations, specialist teaching and professional education.
• Experience of applying evidence, audit, research or service evaluation to improve clinical practice, education or service delivery.
• Experience of managing diagnostic radiography staff.
• Experience of working as a Practice Educator and/or leading education and workforce development.
• Experience of providing senior specialist advice and professional leadership across teams or sites.

Knowledge

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of diagnostic radiography and the relevant specialist field, underpinned by theory, postgraduate study at Master's level or equivalent advanced specialist expertise and significant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance relevant to diagnostic imaging services.
• Expert understanding of quality, governance, clinical audit and compliance requirements, including QSI.
• Advanced understanding of teaching, learning, assessment, feedback and workforce development.
• Knowledge of current and emerging imaging technology and its implications for clinical practice, education, quality and service development.

Leadership and management skills

• Able to interpret national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance and translate these into local policy, procedures and service-development plans.
• Able to provide specialist advice and constructive challenge on complex clinical, professional, educational and service issues.
• Evidence of leading service development, change and improvement beyond the immediate team.
. click apply for full job details