Paula Southwick
Halesowen,Dudley
Summary
Experienced CT Team Manager with a strong commitment to patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols. Proficient in managing teams and daily operations to ensure efficient patient care. Demonstrates attention to detail in producing high-quality diagnostic images while fostering a positive team culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CT Team Manager
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Pensnett, West Midlands
2017.06 - Current
- Assist the General Manager with governance tasks (radiation protection, auditing, incident investigations).
- Support daily departmental operations and workflow efficiency, ensuring timely patient care and maintaining patient and staff safety.
- Collaborate with ward staff and Radiologists to facilitate accurate and appropriate imaging examinations, ensuring patient-centred care, safety, and the production of high-quality diagnostic images.
- Undertake annual appraisal reviews for staff members, supporting their development and performance.
- Produced continuous process improvement action plans for ongoing departmental change.
- Fostered a positive team culture through improvement initiatives, promoting collaboration, inclusivity, and morale.
- Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), ensuring compliance with radiation safety regulations and best practice.
- Fire Safety Lead – supporting compliance, staff training, and safe practice.
- Support the General Manager with sickness absence management, including facilitating return-to-work meetings and promoting staff wellbeing.
- Mental Health First Aider – supporting staff wellbeing and signposting to support services.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography - Science
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2014.09 - 2017.06
Cannulation -
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2018.01 - 2018.01
Immediate Life Support - Health
Resuscitation Council UK
unknown 2025.08 - 2025.08
Mentorship -
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2018.03 - 2018.03
Skills
Autonomous working – effective decision-making and workload management
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality
Strong focus on patient safety and safe clinical practice
Adherence to protocols, policies, and legislation
Timeline
Immediate Life Support - Health
Resuscitation Council UK
2025.08 - 2025.08
Mentorship -
Birmingham City University
2018.03 - 2018.03
Cannulation -
Birmingham City University
2018.01 - 2018.01
CT Team Manager
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
2017.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography - Science
Birmingham City University
2014.09 - 2017.06