Superintendent Radiographer - General Radiography

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Superintendent Radiographer to join the superintendent team. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with 3 other Superintendent Radiographers and the X-ray Manager to ensure the smooth running of the X-ray service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

The X-ray team is very diverse and covers a wide variety of areas. The superintendents are the first line managers for the band 5 and 6 radiographers and are expected to be a source of knowledge and support. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the superintendents work work with a wide variety of staff around the hospital to ensure that the patients' experiences while visiting the X-ray department is a positive as possible.

The Superintendent Radiographers are expected to promote and demonstrate the PROUD values within the X-ray team.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic radiography service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care. To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols. To acquire and maintain an excellent level of skill & knowledge, in all aspects of radiography encountered within general imaging.

To manage the radiographic team, whilst encouraging and assisting them in their own professional development. To maintain positive professional links with other medical and non-medical staff to promote good service and standards within the radiographic speciality.

To take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and work flow within all X-ray departments. To deputise for and liaise with the X-ray manager, to ensure there is continuity and communication within the speciality at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.