Job overview

This role would suit either an experienced band 7 or a band 6 who would like to step to the next level of leadership. QVH is a specialist centre for plastics/ maxfax and corneo. QVH Radiology has strong links with our local GPs and offer a wide range of direct access imaging across multiple modalities. In addition, QVH has an MIU which we cover during our operational hours. We currently do 5 day working with on-call duties serving outside these hours. 

This role is to cover all equipment / staff within our general department. We have 1 General Xray room, 1 mixed fluoro and general room, 3 mini c arms, 3 portable x-ray machines and 1 triple function CBCT/OPG/Ceph room. 

The general superintendent will be expected to: 1.1    To deputise for the Radiology Services manager/ operational lead radiographer as appropriate
1.2    Manage the staff daily rota and on-call rota as required/ line management staff members including appraisal / sickness management and recruitment
1.3    To lead the provision of an efficient General Radiology service and support the CT Superintendent on provision of CT/CBCT services
1.4    To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service
1.5    To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to all patients
1.6    To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
1.7    To maintain a safe working environment within the General Radiology

On-call is a requirement of the role. 

Main duties of the job

Please see job description of main details but duties broadly cover:

• Clinical patient care undertaking examinations
• Supporting staff/ trainees in their learning
• Modality leadership including datix investigations/ booking service & maintenance
• Working as an RPS 
• Supporting RPA for dose audits - calculation of DRLs/ dose incident reporting, supporting new staff to access personal monitoring, environmental monitoring
• Attending meetings as required
• Supporting other band 7 in modality leadership meetings

Working for our organisation

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC.  A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. 

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.