Head of Xray

This position is for the Head of the Xray department within Radiology- this covers Xray, fluoroscopy, DEXA , mobile imaging, reporting radiographers, student education and x-ray in the CDC .

It is a position which requires excellent leadership and engagement skills with modality staff and external stakeholders , as well as general management skills and clinical expertise.

We are currently working as a speciality clinical network across Norfolk and Waveney trusts where engagement and collaboration is essential. We are also working towards accreditation in our CDC.

We are a friendly department who put the patient at the centre of our service and strive to support our staff . We work to our trust values within a just and learning culture.

The post holder will be responsible for providing managerial and clinical leadership within the X-ray department. This role involves coordinating and managing a comprehensive service across all sites associated with the James Paget.

They will be responsible for the delivery of a professional, high quality, flexible and effective service at all times- Taking responsibility for all general management functions including budget holding, recruitment, appraisal, training and competency.

Participation and compliance will be required with the Governance procedures for the Department including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.

The post holder will work closely with Consul

tant Radiologists, the senior team and the Imaging service manager to review and revise techniques, implement optimised protocols and be responsible for changes in practice to improve the service. The units will constantly strive to be compliant with IRMER, IRR legislation and National recommendations. This involves working closely and cooperatively with the other imaging HODs to work towards accreditation standards.

They will be expected to comply with all Trust and Directorate policies and be responsible for the management and deployment of resources (pay and non-pay) ensuring that the highest standards are delivered within the resources available to the department.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anita Haylett Job title: Imaging Service Manager Email address: anita.haylett@jpaget.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0493453715

Steven Williams, Divisional Operational Manager

Mobile: 07717685307

Email address: steven.williams@jpaget.nhs.uk