Job overview

The opportunity has arisen for an experienced mammographer in breast imaging to apply for a Superintendent Radiographer position within the breast imaging department. The post holder will act as deputy to the Breast Imaging Manager and be line manager for the band 6 and band 4 members of the Breast Imaging Team. 

This post will be based in the breast imaging unit at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital which is part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the further development of the breast imaging service and work closely with the Breast Imaging Manager regarding the operational and strategic development within the department.

You will need to hold a BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) and must be HCPC registered. You will be expected to work to the PROUD values and behaviours of the Trust and show excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working effectively as a team player within this busy and rewarding area of patient care.

The department carries out breast screening as part of the NHS breast screening programme and symptomatic imaging including family history and 2 week wait referrals.

To be considered for this position you must fulfil all the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Applicants must be female, this role has a “genuine occupational qualification” as an  exemption to the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a HCPC registered radiographer who has experience working with breast imaging, including working within  the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), to take on the role of a Superintendent Radiographer within the breast imaging services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. 

You will be first line management for the radiographers within the breast imaging department. You will be accountable to the Breast Imaging Manager and will work closely with Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP's), Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners to maintain the high levels of service provision by both planning and prioritising when faced with demands on staffing and resources. 

You will undertake appraisals for Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners and monitor mandatory training attendance records, as well as monitor sickness absence reviews in line with Trust requirements and to maintain good compliance with the directorates targets. 

There is an expectation that the post holder will be undertaking some clinical work alongside your management requirements so effective time management is essential. 

We are aiming to recruit someone with excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, a pleasant and helpful manner, a flexible approach to working and an ability to switch between tasks and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the Trusts core values during the daily practice. 

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics (MIMP)is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:

The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £46.8 million and employs some 748 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield.

MIMP is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations.

This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability.

The directorate is committed to staff development and offers a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.