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    Cath Lab Lead Radiographer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

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    Description

    Job summary

    To provide managerial and clinical leadership to the Cath Lab team providing care to patients in Cath Lab setting ensuring high quality service delivery

    To provide specialist clinical knowledge to the Cath Lab service using the skills and techniques gained through your practice.

    Main duties of the job

    Managing the LHCH Cath Lab Radiographer team.

    Service delivery in Cath Labs and Theatres

    Supporting a high standard of training across modalities

    Managing equipment maintenance

    Day to day management of service

    About us

    As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

    We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

    We serve a catchment area of million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

    Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    CLINICAL

    To undertake routine and complex investigations and implement agreed scanning techniques in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individuality. Scans will involve the use of a range of physical skills depending on the profession.

    To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.

    To provide and receive complex information that requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

    To supervise students and junior staff in their practice to ensure on going education in all aspects of imaging modality.

    To ensure that imaging techniques are evidence based and in line with current practice.

    To provide specialist advice to members of the MDT

    To undertake relevant research and audit within specialist field.

    MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

    To co-ordinate the modality team at an operational level ensuring the efficient running of the service, effective communication and dissemination of information, leading the team and working closely with stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery, supporting the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services with the operational planning and delivery of the service.

    Provide relevant accurate data as required

    To represent the Radiology Service on relevant management and service development committees within the Divisions in conjunction with the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services.

    To support the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services in achieving the service objectives

    Organisation of students and their clinical educators for in hospital placements.

    To undertake relevant research and audit within specialist field.

    Responsible for implementation of policies and supporting development of policies where required

    ORGANISATIONAL

    To represent Radiology Services at relevant committees within the organisation

    To achieve the departmental objectives for the modality specific elements of the Radiology service.

    With support from the Lead Radiographer for Radiology and the Deputy Head of Operations for Clinical Services, manage any performance and work force issues within the in-hospital staffing liaising with workforce and organisational development.

    To maintain accurate and up to date records

    To be responsible for the proposing and implementation of policies for the specialist area and other areas in the Radiology Department.

    Responsible for the specialist team in relation to arranging annual leave, clinical supervision and works within a range of organisational policies

    To act as Radiation Safety Advisor (RPS) for the Radiology service ensuring safe practices are adhered to and maintained.

    PROFESSIONAL

    To maintain registration with the HCPC and comply with the standards and codes of conduct.

    QUALITY

    To monitor and maintain quality standards and where applicable develop local quality indicators

    To provide clinical and leadership supervision to staff

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • oExperience of mentoring, coaching and supervision
  • oEnhanced clinical reasoning skills & professional judgement
  • oEfficiently organise/manage workloads and minimise avoidable risk
  • oExperience of single and dual plane imaging equipment
  • oExperience of cardiac interventional procedures
  • oPrevious management of a team.
  • oKnowledge of managing attendance
  • oPrevious experience of having difficult conversations
  • oKnowledge of employment law & HR procedures.
  • Desirable

  • oExperience in organisation of QA processes
  • oExperience in Service development & evaluation methods
  • Qualifications

    Essential

  • FHEQ Level 6 / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification if applicable
  • Desirable

  • Qualification level ? FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11
  • ? Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)/postgraduate diploma (PgDip) 'or equivalent qualification if applicable
  • Skills

    Essential

  • oExtensive understanding of approaches to communication
  • oAbility to efficiently train and develop others
  • Desirable

  • oExtensive understanding of CRIS system
  • oStatistical skills in audit & research
  • oPresentation skills
  • values

    Essential

  • oProactively review practice to prevent discrimination.
  • oEager to continue own development through reflective practice.
  • oHigh standards including when under pressure.
  • oAllow for open & honest communication.
  • oPromote teamwork.
  • oEncourage quality improvement.
  • oHave an understanding of different personalities, cultures & religious beliefs
  • Desirable

  • oSupport resilience and self-care through role modelling


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