Deputy Superintendent Radiographer/Trainee Reporting RadiographerNHS

Job summary

This Deputy Superintendent Radiographer (Fluoroscopy/Interventional Radiology)/Trainee Reporting Radiographer Development Post offers an opportunity for an experienced radiographer to develop within a progressive imaging service at West Middlesex University Hospital.

As a progression post, the successful candidate will be appointed as a Band 6. Upon completion of the attached progression checklist, they will be uplifted to Band 7. Progression is expected to take between 12-24 months.Please review the attached progression checklist for further details.

The successful candidate will support the safe, effective and efficient delivery of fluoroscopy and interventional radiology services, while undertaking formal postgraduate training to develop as a reporting radiographer in Adult Contrast Swallow examinations.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the safe, effective and efficient delivery of fluoroscopy and interventional radiology services, while undertaking formal postgraduate training to develop as a reporting radiographer in Adult Contrast Swallow examinations.

The Deputy Superintendent Radiographer / Trainee Reporting Radiographer will undertake formal postgraduate training to perform, interpret and report Adult Contrast Swallow examinations, in line with an agreed scope of practice, local governance arrangements and competency requirements.

The post-holder will deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer for Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology in their absence, and will support the safe, efficient and effective running of the fluoroscopy and interventional radiology service at West Middlesex University Hospital

Job description

Refer to Key roles and Responsibilities, Job Description

In summary-

Deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.

Assist with workforce planning and daily operational management.

Support staff development, appraisals and competency assessment.

Lead elements of quality improvement and service transformation.

Promote a culture of innovation, safety and continuous improvement.

Support implementation of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

Contribute to radiation safety initiatives, dose optimisation and governance programmes.

Act as a role model for junior staff and students.

Once Qualified as B7 reporting radiographer and competency sign-off, governance approval and independent reporting requirements are met:

Independently perform and report Adult Contrast Swallow examinations within agreed scope of practice.

Participate in reporting audit and peer review programmes.

Contribute to development of reporting pathways and service expansion.

Provide specialist advice to referrers and multidisciplinary teams regarding Adult Contrast Swallow examinations.

Contribute to protocol development and service improvement relating to fluoroscopy reporting.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.