1. How many permanent staff are employed by the Radiography/Imaging department (Radiographers & Sonographers, not Radiologists)?
A. 165
2. How many permanent vacancies are currently open/unfilled within the Radiography/Imaging department (Radiographers & Sonographers, not Radiologists)?
A. 21
3. How many agency staff/locums are currently being used across the Radiography/Imaging department (Radiographers & Sonographers, not Radiologists)?
A. Less than 5 – Please note that we are unable to provide the data for categories where there are less than 5 individuals involved in the question, as the disclosure of data could lead to an individual being identified or personal data being disclosed in breach of the Data Protection Act.
4. For agency staff/locums, what is the split in numbers between radiographers and sonographers?
A. 100% sonographer
5. How many bank temps are being used across the Radiography/Imaging department?
A. 137 - These are workers that are registered to the Bank staff and available for shifts should the need arise. We are unable to say how many bank staff are currently being utilised by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as this varies dependant on the shift and day.
6. During the 2017-2018 financial year, how much did the Radiography/Imaging department spend on temporary agency staff?
A. £81,996.07
7. During the 2018-2019 financial year, how much did the Radiography/Imaging department spend on temporary agency staff?
A. £430,854.25
8. During the 2018-2019 financial year, how much did the Radiography/Imaging department spend on temporary bank staff?
A. £217,383.07
9. During the 2018-2019 financial year, how much did the Radiography/Imaging department spend on permanent finders/introduction fees through recruitment agencies?
A. N/A
10. Does the Radiography/Imaging department have a dedicated breast screening unit?
A. Yes
11. Please provide me with the following contact names within the authority:
a) The name of the senior manager (Radiology Services Manager / Imaging Services Manager) with overall responsibility for the Radiography/Imaging department.
b) The name of the head of temporary staffing.
A. The senior manager for Radiography is the Radiology Directorate Manager. Should you wish to contact them or the Head of Temporary Staffing, please contact the Trust switchboard on 01254 263555 and ask to be directed to them