Role Summary
To maintain a high quality, efficient, cost effective CT service through effective management of staff and facilities, and innovative use of available resources.
To actively contribute to the delivery of an efficient, effective, highly skilled patient-focussed service within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and to provide specialist advice and practical assistance to staff
The post-holder will be responsible for the radiographic and managerial leadership of the staff working within CT in the Radiology Department and will have a close working relationship with staff across a variety of professional boundaries, providing advice and guidance throughout the Trust on all aspects relating to cross sectional imaging procedures.
The post holder will be responsible for providing staff with appropriate training and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the service, supervising junior staff, students and apprentices and ensuring staff competencies are maintained.
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Come and join our amazing Radiology team at the Royal Devon Northern service based at North Devon District Hospital and discover for yourself why we’re consistently voted as one of the best Trusts to work for in the South West. We are looking for a flexible, dynamic and motivated CT lead superintendent to join the Radiology team in North Devon.
It’s a very exciting time to join us. Newly formed in April 2022, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is renowned for doing things differently.
With state-of-the-art equipment and leading technologies at your disposal, not to mention strong links to top-rated universities, a nurturing environment and direct involvement with our internationally renowned centres of innovation and research, your career will be moving at pace.
The radiology department has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which includes a new CT suite with back to back Siemens Somatom Xcite CT scanners. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape our radiology services, unlock the full potential of our new technology and drive the department forward. You'll have the time to nurture your skills and those of your team, whilst delivering the highest quality care to our patients.
About you
Are you a highly skilled and experience Band 6 CT Radiographer looking to progress?
Are you an existing Band 7 CT Lead looking for your next challenge?
This could be the role for you.
More about the role
In this role you will get to train and lead your team in using the latest equipment, as well as supporting the Head of Radiology in meeting operational and strategic targets, and improving the quality of patient care within the Radiology Speciality.
- 37.5 hours across the week Monday to Friday
- Join a friendly, forward thinking and supportive team
- Opportunities for personal development and to train colleagues
- Enthusiastic to implement change and develop the service
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with some out of hours and weekends as required
Interview Date: Monday 19th September 2022
For further information please contact Jane Martin, Head of Radiology 01271 311635 janemartin4@nhs.net or Julian Fuery, Principal Radiographer 01271 370277 julianfuery@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
