Superintendent Radiographer (Plain Film, Theatre and Mobile)

The Superintendent Radiographer is responsible for the strategic, operational and clinical leadership of the General X-ray and Mobile Imaging service, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality imaging service that meets the needs of patients, referrers and the Trust. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership and Patient Care • Lead the delivery of high-quality General X-ray and Mobile Imaging services. • Maintain a clinical role and provide expert radiographic knowledge and support. • Ensure imaging examinations are performed safely, effectively and in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations. • Promote excellent patient experience, dignity, safety and confidentiality. • Assess and manage complex clinical cases, adapting imaging techniques to individual patient needs. Operational Management • Manage the day-to-day operation of the General X-ray and Mobile Imaging service. • Oversee workflow, patient access, waiting lists and service performance. • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective deployment of resources. • Respond to service pressures, equipment failures and unexpected operational issues to maintain service continuity. Staff Management and Leadership • Provide leadership and direction to Band 6 Team Leaders, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and support staff. • Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal, performance management and staff development processes. • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, learning and continuous improvement. • Act as a clinical role model and mentor for the radiographic workforce. Education and Training • Lead education, training and competency assessment programmes. • Support the development of radiographers, students, assistant practitioners and other healthcare professionals. • Ensure staff maintain competence and comply with mandatory, statutory and professional requirements. • Foster continuous professional development and lifelong learning. Equipment and Resource Management • Be responsible for the safe and effective use of plain film and mobile imaging equipment. • Coordinate equipment maintenance, quality assurance testing and replacement planning. • Contribute to equipment procurement and service development projects. • Support budget management and ensure efficient use of resources. Service Development and Quality Improvement • Work with the Imaging General Manager to develop and improve imaging services. • Lead and support service redesign, innovation and implementation of best practice. • Develop and review protocols, policies and standard operating procedures. • Contribute to Trust-wide strategic planning for radiology services. Governance, Safety and Compliance • Ensure compliance with Trust policies, Health and Safety legislation, IR(ME)R, IRR17 and radiation protection requirements. • Investigate incidents, complaints and risks within the service area. • Lead quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities. • Maintain high standards of record keeping and information governance Job description Job responsibilities The Superintendent Radiographer is responsible for the strategic, operational and clinical leadership of the General X-ray and Mobile Imaging service, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality imaging service that meets the needs of patients, referrers and the Trust. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership and Patient Care • Lead the delivery of high-quality General X-ray and Mobile Imaging services. • Maintain a clinical role and provide expert radiographic knowledge and support. • Ensure imaging examinations are performed safely, effectively and in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations. • Promote excellent patient experience, dignity, safety and confidentiality. • Assess and manage complex clinical cases, adapting imaging techniques to individual patient needs. Operational Management • Manage the day-to-day operation of the General X-ray and Mobile Imaging service. • Oversee workflow, patient access, waiting lists and service performance. • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective deployment of resources. • Respond to service pressures, equipment failures and unexpected operational issues to maintain service continuity. Staff Management and Leadership • Provide leadership and direction to Band 6 Team Leaders, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and support staff. • Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal, performance management and staff development processes. • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, learning and continuous improvement. • Act as a clinical role model and mentor for the radiographic workforce. Education and Training • Lead education, training and competency assessment programmes. • Support the development of radiographers, students, assistant practitioners and other healthcare professionals. • Ensure staff maintain competence and comply with mandatory, statutory and professional requirements. • Foster continuous professional development and lifelong learning. Equipment and Resource Management • Be responsible for the safe and effective use of plain film and mobile imaging equipment. • Coordinate equipment maintenance, quality assurance testing and replacement planning. • Contribute to equipment procurement and service development projects. • Support budget management and ensure efficient use of resources. Service Development and Quality Improvement • Work with the Imaging General Manager to develop and improve imaging services. • Lead and support service redesign, innovation and implementation of best practice. • Develop and review protocols, policies and standard operating procedures. • Contribute to Trust-wide strategic planning for radiology services. Governance, Safety and Compliance • Ensure compliance with Trust policies, Health and Safety legislation, IR(ME)R, IRR17 and radiation protection requirements. • Investigate incidents, complaints and risks within the service area. • Lead quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities. • Maintain high standards of record keeping and information governance