Superintendent Radiographer & Education Training lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Superintendent Radiographer (Diagnostic) to join the Imaging leadership team at The Royal Marsden.

This senior role combines leadership of x-ray services across Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square with Trust-wide responsibility for radiology education, workforce development and clinical supervision.

As Lead Diagnostic Radiographer, you will provide clinical and professional leadership for x-ray, fluoroscopy, mobile/theatre and dental imaging services, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and quality. You will lead service improvement and standardisation, working closely with radiologists, radiographers, physicists, educators and multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes acting as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and leading for QSI, CQC and HSE inspections.

As Radiology Education Lead, you will oversee education and workforce development, including training, supervision, CPD, advanced practice and career pathways. You will also work with universities, apprenticeship providers and regional imaging networks to support future workforce needs.

We are seeking an HCPC-registered radiographer with substantial senior diagnostic radiography experience, Master's-level study (or equivalent expertise) and evidence of ongoing CPD. You will be a strong leader committed to quality improvement, innovation and excellent patient care, with flexibility to work across all Royal Marsden sites.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership for all x-ray, fluoroscopy, dental, mobile/theatre imaging services, and any future x-ray modalities across all Trust sites. Act as the lead radiographer for service development, clinical excellence and educational visits, and liaise with referrers to ensure the most appropriate imaging examination is selected for each patient.

Ensure the timely, efficient and patient-centred delivery of x-ray services across multiple sites and imaging systems, making best use of available resources. Support staffing arrangements, including on-call provision, and assist the Radiology Services Manager with the operational management of the Imaging Department.

Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers, relatives and colleagues, providing a professional, welcoming and supportive service. Receive and guide patients attending for investigations and ensure relevant previous imaging is available for comparison to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Support the Radiology Services Manager and imaging leadership team with workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives. Review staffing requirements before vacancies are advertised and contribute to the selection of new team members. Line manage Practice Educators and x-ray staff, support Clinical Supervisors within training programmes, and oversee the supervision, training and development of staff in line with departmental and organisational objectives.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

1.5. Education, governance and compliance

• Maintain compliance with the QSI and requirements.
• Monitor compliance - relating to the training matrix.
• Co-ordinate, monitor and ensure compliance with mandatory training.
• Support HCPC registration, audit and CPD compliance.

1.6. Workforce planning/development

• Contribute to workforce planning.
• Design CPD programmes and career pathways.
• Support enhanced, advanced and consultant practice roles.
• Ensure staff have access to educational opportunities.

1.7. Research

To participate regularly in clinical research and service evaluation within x-ray services, assessing research compliance and capacity for new trials and identifying opportunities for research, innovation and evidence generation that can influence clinical and educational practice.

To co-ordinate with clinical units (and physics team) regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for Imaging.

To ensure the correct pathway and documentation for trialling new x-ray equipment

To ensure that research protocols are adhered to and that all the relevant documentation is available on request.

1.8. Training and Education

Provide strategic, Trust wide leadership for radiography education, workforce development and clinical supervision processes, acting as the principal specialist resource for education and professional development within the imaging service.

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an imaging education and training strategy with the imaging leads team, aligning education, workforce and service development priorities with evidence, professional standards and the future needs of the service.

Lead implementation of the College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework, and ACCEND.

Person specification

Education, qualifications and professional registration

Essential

• HCPC registration as a radiographer.
• DCR/BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• Significant recent postgraduate experience in x-ray/general radiography.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification at Master's level, or equivalent advanced specialist expertise demonstrated through substantial specialist practice, professional development and application of theory at an equivalent level.
• Evidence of sustained specialist CPD relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Training in facilitated learning.
• Teaching qualification and/or accreditation as a Society of Radiographers Practice Educator.

Experiencec

Essential

• Substantial senior experience in diagnostic radiography within a specialist area.
• Demonstrable experience of leading service development, change and improvement across a service or multiple sites.
• Experience of teaching, supervision, training and assessment across a range of learners and staff groups.
• Experience of using different teaching and learning methods and adapting approaches to complex and diverse needs.
• Experience of delivering formal presentations, specialist teaching and professional education.
• Experience of applying evidence, audit, research or service evaluation to improve clinical practice, education or service delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of managing diagnostic radiography staff.
• Experience of working as a Practice Educator and/or leading education and workforce development.
• Experience of providing senior specialist advice and professional leadership across teams or sites.

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of diagnostic radiography and the relevant specialist field, underpinned by theory, postgraduate study at Master's level or equivalent advanced specialist expertise and significant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance relevant to diagnostic imaging services.
• Expert understanding of quality, governance, clinical audit and compliance requirements, including QSI.
• Advanced understanding of teaching, learning, assessment, feedback and workforce development.
• Knowledge of current and emerging imaging technology and its implications for clinical practice, education, quality and service development.

Leadership and management skills

Essential

• Able to interpret national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance and translate these into local policy, procedures and service-development plans.
• Able to provide specialist advice and constructive challenge on complex clinical, professional, educational and service issues.
• Evidence of leading service development, change and improvement beyond the immediate team.
• Able to influence senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders and lead implementation across teams/sites.
• Evidence of leadership, team building, staff appraisal and effective management of complex people issues.
• Able to make autonomous, evidence-informed decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.

Education and workforce development skills

Essential

• Able to develop, implement and evaluate education and workforce development strategies and programmes.
• Able to support advanced, enhanced and consultant practice, competency development, CPD and career pathways.
• Able to undertake training needs analysis and translate findings into service level education plans.
• Able to use evidence and evaluation to improve education, clinical supervision and workforce capability.
• Able to provide expert advice on professional standards, scope of practice and competency frameworks.

Quality improvement, audit and governance skills

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing postgraduate professional development at advanced/specialist level.
• Experience of leading clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Able to critically appraise evidence and use audit/research findings to make recommendations and implement change.
• Evidence of introducing and evaluating new ways of working, technology, education or service pathways.
• Able to lead sustainable improvement and demonstrate impact on quality, safety, patient care and workforce capability.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Able to deliver formal lectures, presentations and specialist education to large and varied groups.
• Able to provide authoritative specialist advice and influence stakeholders through negotiation, persuasion and constructive challenge.
• Able to build effective relationships across professional, organisational and external boundaries.

IT and digital skills

Essential

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of digital systems and software relevant to the role.
• Able to produce and present accurate reports, policies, educational materials and other written documentation for a range of audiences.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates a professional, collaborative and credible approach to specialist leadership.
• Able to work across professional and organisational boundaries and influence service development.
• Able to negotiate and provide constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Demonstrates a commitment to compassionate, inclusive and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, research, quality improvement and innovation.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role and work across Royal Marsden sites, including Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square.