Clinical Governance Lead Radiographer

The post

holder will be an integral part of the Radiology Department team, undertaking

diagnostic radiography using highly complex equipment. The post holder will

work closely with all associated Radiology staff and will be expected to liaise

with service users to promote an efficient service.

and coordinating clinical governance activities and quality assurance processes

within the department. The post holder will be responsible for planning and

initiating more efficient work practices to meet the changing needs of the

organisation.

Maintain

high professional and technical standard of work, adhering to good practices of

Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of

radiation protection standards.

complex/ expensive equipment to produce high quality radiographic images to

assist in patient diagnosis and/ or management of care. Be responsible for day

to day monitoring of complex equipment within own specialist area, setting up

and maintaining quality assurance protocols.

Ensure

oversight of IRMER related tasks within the department, maintaining

organisation, consistency and forward planning of audit activity.

within codes of practice and professional guidelines, the post holder will set

and maintain the highest possible technical standard of work. The post holder

will have significant discretion to alter policy and work practices in

Radiology within a defined set of parameters and in conjunction with the

radiology manager & clinical director.

with clinical staff, both within and outside of imaging department to ensure

delivery of high quality service. Accountable for delivery of that service

within own section and will manage that section on day to day basis.

complex instructions to patients and/or carers, assessing patient abilities and

adapting technique where required. Occasionally dealing with terminally

ill/seriously injured patients/distressing conditions. Manipulating patients

and equipment with small margins for error. Alter exposure parameters to

produce diagnostic images of highest possible quality.

Participate

in development and maintenance of departmental protocols. Be responsible for

quality control of work going through section.

Initiate action to raise and maintain set standards.

of junior staff, assistant practitioners, radiography assistants and students

within own section. Responsible as line manager for staff working within

section. The post holder will assist in the continuing development of other

Radiology personnel and students by organising talks and practical sessions.

Clinical supervision of qualified staff within own section. Participate in

training of other staff within own section. Will be responsible for performing

appraisals on small group of qualified staff.

Lead the

IRMER agenda, including attendance at all radiation safety working groups

Carry out

clinical duties to a high professional standard and maintain high standards of

imaging and patient care at all times, the post holder will be responsible for

the day to day management of one section of imaging department. Ensuring an

efficient service that meets the needs of the organisation. The post holder

will be expected to have at least 80% of their time spent on clinical duties.

To adhere

to good practices of Radiation protection standards (IRMER).

Promote a

service that is responsive to the patients needs, making changes to working

practises as required by service needs. Proposing, developing and implementing

new policies within own section.

Promote

teamwork to provide a high quality service.

ascertain the validity of requests and prioritise workload in own area, within

own scope of practice

To monitor with the quality

assurance programme. To ensure equipment malfunctions are dealt with safely and

efficiently to have least possible impact on service provision.

Maintain

awareness of current trends & developments in all aspects of Radiology

& actively participate in a CPD programme.

that all incidents and complaints are recorded. Ensuring that complaints that

cannot be dealt with locally are managed and passed to the appropriate person.

To lead

and engage staff in Clinical governance activities within the Radiology

Directorate.

Participate

in the out of hours service provision.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years

of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider

sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and

have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Qualifications

Essential: - MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography; - 2 years post registration experience

Desirable: - Post graduate experience

Experience

Essential: - High level of competence & experience in managing people; - Excellent knowledge of Clinical Governance; -; - Excellent knowledge of QA programme

Desirable: - Audit and benchmarking experience; - RPS Trained; - Student Mentor certificate

Statutory Registration

Essential: - HCPC registration

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Competence & experience in managing people; - Leading and implementing change experience; - Protocol and policy development experience

Special Requirements

Essential: - Team building skills; - High Quality Radiographic skills; - Participation in out of hours duties