CT/MRI Radiographer

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

The department has the benefit of cutting edge CT and MRI technology and provides staff with the exciting opportunity to work with the latest Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanner and 3T MRI technology in a clinical setting. The department is equipped with 4 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners with all staff encouraged to rotate through both modalities once at band 6 level. We also currently have a 5th temporary CT scanner and 4th temporary MRI scanner.

We are a busy, progressive unit, with a very friendly and caring atmosphere and wecurrently have vacancies for enthusiastic, driven and motivated band 5 radiographers with a keen interest to specialise in CT scanning to join our team in a training position with a view to meeting competencies to allow the successful candidate to apply for future band 6 positions which then opens routes in to MRI training.

Main duties of the job

To conduct a wide range of CT scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, in a manner that meets profession, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
To learn and understand the fundamentals of MRI safety.
To proactively assist in the management of the MRI and CT scanning departments on a daily basis whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
To supervise, and teach student radiographers and RDAs and to actively help, teach and support training SPRs.
Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
Ensuring that at all times you act within your sphere of competence.

About us

The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C8192-CD-23-1006

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical/Operational

To co-ordinate effectively with the senior radiographers to ensure effective learning.
To learn and gain the skills and knowledge of all aspects of CT and MRI, to become full competency in all aspects of general and specialised CT and the basics of MRI scanning, and to manage their own workload.
To carry out all aspects of general and specialised CT and basic, limited MRI scanning, under the supervision of band 6 and band 7 radiographers.
To check completed scans against accepted diagnostic standards, including patients details and to act appropriately according to the findings.
Ensure all systems processes are completed accurately and appropriately.
To undertake CT scans in the absence of a radiologist according to agreed protocols under the supervision of a band 6 or band 7 radiographer.
To undertake cannulations without supervision after training ensuring a patient allergy history is always obtained.
To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service. To ensure that a positive identification is obtained from all patients prior to their examination.
To participate in the night shift rota covering CT scanning.
Be responsible for the consumable stock control necessary to support designated clinical areas, within the agreed financial limits.
Undertake any duties assigned by the Management Team commensurate with the post.
Deal with complaints and grievances from staff and patients within the department.
Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation and workstation development.
Promote optimal, accurate and correct use of PACS and other associated digital technology within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and the Trust to effectively contribute towards the achievement of key service and corporate objectives. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer to register patients, to check results and appointments.
Participate in the management of performance, both of the service and of individuals, as appropriate and in liaison with the Management Team.
To actively influence and implement changes to clinical practice using clinical knowledge and expertise with the long-term aim of developing best practice. Contribute towards service development and optimal use of resources.
Support and advise team members in best clinical practice.
Encourage and facilitate learning in others.
Promote and ensure the best available departmental environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Co-ordinate maintenance programmers for the CT and MR scanners and associated equipment, including the reporting of faults and liaising with engineers.
To undertake quality control procedures within CT and MR, including Quality Assurance on a daily basis to test for image quality, equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits within the scanning department.
Monitor performance of all associated equipment and act upon all reported potential and actual faults and hazards.
Report and take appropriate action where necessary/possible, to deal with all undue events with a potentially adverse outcome in keeping with the Department and Trust incident reporting policy.
The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting themselves, patients, visitors, professional and non-professional authorized staff within a designated, controlled or supervised area within the Diagnostic Imaging Department or the Trust.

Professional

To train new staff, to mentor junior staff and facilitate their development.
To provide an active learning environment for all grades.
Make effective use of non-medical staff in delivery of departmental service requirements. Including planning rotas and allocating staff.
Assist the appropriate Superintendent in identifying staff training and development needs. Including CRIS, PACS, and scanning technique training.
To ensure full compliance with PPE wearing including TLD badges, gloves and others as mandated by infection control or SOP.
Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner in keeping with:
Ionising Radiation Regulations and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations
Local Rules
COSSH Regulations
Hospital and Directorate Clinical Governance Strategy
Data Protection Act
MR Safety Rules
To observe all manual handling criteria when;
Moving patients from waiting areas into the scanning rooms
Transferring patients on and off the scanner tables
Positioning patients into the correct scanning position
Moving the scanner equipment
To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programme and all annual statutory training
To maintain own level of competence through continuing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities and to maintain a portfolio of evidence in support of CPD undertaken.
To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible.
To meet regularly with a mentor to ensure own learning/development needs are met.

Communication

To communicate effectively and appropriately, with all users of the service, across all age groups and abilities, observing confidentiality and information governance. This will include: -
Patients, Carers & Relatives: to explain procedures, pre and post care, to check allergies and other contra indications, follow up procedures, radiation issues; appointments. To overcome barriers to understanding patients with special needs. To communicate sensitive/complex information to some patients.
Radiologists: to discuss examination techniques, results and outcomes, appointments,
Other Health Care Professionals: to discuss patient examinations, preparation and post procedure care, diagnostic results; radiation issues, appointments; service issues and problems
Wards/Depts: on any issues involving patients; on any issue affecting the provision of the CT/MR service
To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service.
Encourage and participate in active feedback of ideas, concerns and suggestions to the appropriate level and in an appropriate forum.
Ensure all staff have access to the appropriate communication forum and are familiar with the Departments objectives, plans and relevant Trust issues.

Physical Effort & Working Conditions

The post holder will: -

Have frequent use of VDU equipment.
Have regular exposure to distressing or emotional situations on a daily basis e.g. caring for terminally ill or badly injured patients, giving feedback of a negative nature to trainees.
Have regular exposure to highly distressing situations e.g. severe trauma cases, cardiac arrest, discovering cancers.
Have frequent exposure to body fluids e.g. blood, urine etc and infection risks and occasional exposure to fleas/lice.
Have occasional exposure to intoxicated, aggressive or abusive patients and relatives.
Have daily exposure to unpredictable workload.
Be required to position and manoeuvre patients and equipment on a daily basis. In any clinical situation, patients may be ambulant, in a wheelchair, or on a bed or stretcher. Transfer to a scanner couch is necessary.

Other

Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, and no smoking.
Respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
This job description may be reviewed in light of changed service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post-holder. The post-holder may be required to carry out other projects relating to the grade of post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical/Operational

To co-ordinate effectively with the senior radiographers to ensure effective learning.
To learn and gain the skills and knowledge of all aspects of CT and MRI, to become full competency in all aspects of general and specialised CT and the basics of MRI scanning, and to manage their own workload.
To carry out all aspects of general and specialised CT and basic, limited MRI scanning, under the supervision of band 6 and band 7 radiographers.
To check completed scans against accepted diagnostic standards, including patients details and to act appropriately according to the findings.
Ensure all systems processes are completed accurately and appropriately.
To undertake CT scans in the absence of a radiologist according to agreed protocols under the supervision of a band 6 or band 7 radiographer.
To undertake cannulations without supervision after training ensuring a patient allergy history is always obtained.
To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service. To ensure that a positive identification is obtained from all patients prior to their examination.
To participate in the night shift rota covering CT scanning.
Be responsible for the consumable stock control necessary to support designated clinical areas, within the agreed financial limits.
Undertake any duties assigned by the Management Team commensurate with the post.
Deal with complaints and grievances from staff and patients within the department.
Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation and workstation development.
Promote optimal, accurate and correct use of PACS and other associated digital technology within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and the Trust to effectively contribute towards the achievement of key service and corporate objectives. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer to register patients, to check results and appointments.
Participate in the management of performance, both of the service and of individuals, as appropriate and in liaison with the Management Team.
To actively influence and implement changes to clinical practice using clinical knowledge and expertise with the long-term aim of developing best practice. Contribute towards service development and optimal use of resources.
Support and advise team members in best clinical practice.
Encourage and facilitate learning in others.
Promote and ensure the best available departmental environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Co-ordinate maintenance programmers for the CT and MR scanners and associated equipment, including the reporting of faults and liaising with engineers.
To undertake quality control procedures within CT and MR, including Quality Assurance on a daily basis to test for image quality, equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits within the scanning department.
Monitor performance of all associated equipment and act upon all reported potential and actual faults and hazards.
Report and take appropriate action where necessary/possible, to deal with all undue events with a potentially adverse outcome in keeping with the Department and Trust incident reporting policy.
The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting themselves, patients, visitors, professional and non-professional authorized staff within a designated, controlled or supervised area within the Diagnostic Imaging Department or the Trust.

Professional

To train new staff, to mentor junior staff and facilitate their development.
To provide an active learning environment for all grades.
Make effective use of non-medical staff in delivery of departmental service requirements. Including planning rotas and allocating staff.
Assist the appropriate Superintendent in identifying staff training and development needs. Including CRIS, PACS, and scanning technique training.
To ensure full compliance with PPE wearing including TLD badges, gloves and others as mandated by infection control or SOP.
Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner in keeping with:
Ionising Radiation Regulations and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations
Local Rules
COSSH Regulations
Hospital and Directorate Clinical Governance Strategy
Data Protection Act
MR Safety Rules
To observe all manual handling criteria when;
Moving patients from waiting areas into the scanning rooms
Transferring patients on and off the scanner tables
Positioning patients into the correct scanning position
Moving the scanner equipment
To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programme and all annual statutory training
To maintain own level of competence through continuing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities and to maintain a portfolio of evidence in support of CPD undertaken.
To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible.
To meet regularly with a mentor to ensure own learning/development needs are met.

Communication

To communicate effectively and appropriately, with all users of the service, across all age groups and abilities, observing confidentiality and information governance. This will include: -
Patients, Carers & Relatives: to explain procedures, pre and post care, to check allergies and other contra indications, follow up procedures, radiation issues; appointments. To overcome barriers to understanding patients with special needs. To communicate sensitive/complex information to some patients.
Radiologists: to discuss examination techniques, results and outcomes, appointments,
Other Health Care Professionals: to discuss patient examinations, preparation and post procedure care, diagnostic results; radiation issues, appointments; service issues and problems
Wards/Depts: on any issues involving patients; on any issue affecting the provision of the CT/MR service
To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service.
Encourage and participate in active feedback of ideas, concerns and suggestions to the appropriate level and in an appropriate forum.
Ensure all staff have access to the appropriate communication forum and are familiar with the Departments objectives, plans and relevant Trust issues.

Physical Effort & Working Conditions

The post holder will: -

Have frequent use of VDU equipment.
Have regular exposure to distressing or emotional situations on a daily basis e.g. caring for terminally ill or badly injured patients, giving feedback of a negative nature to trainees.
Have regular exposure to highly distressing situations e.g. severe trauma cases, cardiac arrest, discovering cancers.
Have frequent exposure to body fluids e.g. blood, urine etc and infection risks and occasional exposure to fleas/lice.
Have occasional exposure to intoxicated, aggressive or abusive patients and relatives.
Have daily exposure to unpredictable workload.
Be required to position and manoeuvre patients and equipment on a daily basis. In any clinical situation, patients may be ambulant, in a wheelchair, or on a bed or stretcher. Transfer to a scanner couch is necessary.

Other

Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, and no smoking.
Respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
This job description may be reviewed in light of changed service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post-holder. The post-holder may be required to carry out other projects relating to the grade of post.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
Good organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team or alone
Good communication skills
Good attention to detail
High levels of concentration required
Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
Speed and accuracy
Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
Hold a current state registration certificate
Have portfolio evidence of CPD

Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience in work undertaken prior to, or during undergraduate studies

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
Good organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team or alone
Good communication skills
Good attention to detail
High levels of concentration required
Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
Speed and accuracy
Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
Hold a current state registration certificate
Have portfolio evidence of CPD

Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience in work undertaken prior to, or during undergraduate studies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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