Advanced Clinical Specialist Radiographer

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced radiographers to join the team in Cross-sectional Imaging as a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialist role.

You will need to be highly skilled in a wide range of CT and MRI applications in order to scan, advise and support junior and less experienced colleagues – a post graduate qualification is desirable.

You will also need to show that you have the skills to be an effective leader, coupled with a good knowledge of day to day operational service need.

Good communication skills and an understanding of other services both within and outside of Radiology are paramount to fulfil the co-ordinators roles associated with this post.

UHS offers great training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspiration

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Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you

work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

This is a full-time position-37.5 hours per week. There is 1 internal vacancy and 1 external vacancy. We operate a full 24 hour, 7 day service and you will be working on the Southampton General & Royal South Hants site as part of the developing community diagnostic hub. Full participation in the Band 7 rota is required, however job share may be considered. You will be working closely with our department superintendents, protocol, education and research leads to maintain excellent imaging standards and to develop our CSI team & service.

Our supportive team of Superintendent Radiographers and Radiologists lead our imaging services with an open and inclusive approach to our work. Our radiography team are actively encouraged to personally develop along their career path with strong future opportunities available in this continually developing organisation.

We are developing our specialist imaging services and skills development and post graduate training are actively encouraged. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results

reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.

We value people who want to make a difference to patients and their workplace.

The successful post holder will be an integral member of the cross sectional team with a high level of competence in imaging. You must also be able to demonstrate good communication skills, professionalism and a flexible approach to working to support the department superintendents and CSI team in delivering an efficient and effective service.

Attached to the advert you will find the job description and person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration

Level 7 Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism or equivalent experience

Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17

Evidence of ability to support a range of learners in practice or supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice

Equipment Super user within area of speciality

Desirable criteria

• Change Management Qualification
• Formal management/supervisory training
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Evidence of advanced imaging knowledge in area of specialism
• Extensive post qualification experience in area of clinical specialism
• Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
• Detailed knowledge of imaging systems within area of imaging speciality
• I.T skills and ability to develop skills further
• Extensive knowledge of the guidelines relating to clinical specialist area
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues
• Demonstration of knowledge of other departments work practices with which radiology has a significant interface

Evidence of previous teaching experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Research and audit in practice
• Evidence of previous change management
• Previous management / Supervisory experience