Job responsibilities
Year 1 at Royal Brompton Hospital
5. Main responsibilities
5.1 To assist in the running of the clinical CMR service under the direction of the Director, including being fully trained in CMR safety and the delivery of a safe NHS service, and being present at CMR scans.
5.2 Preparing preliminary reports on patient scans for consultant approval
5.3 To maintain a high standard of patient care at all times.
5.4 To liaise with the Chief Technologist in CMR with regard to clinical service issues.
5.5 To liaise with the physics and clinical staff to ensure the safe operation of all imaging equipment in the CMR Unit.
5.6 To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised when necessary. Paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens.
5.7 To observe safety regulations with regard to the Local Rules for CMR and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
5.8 If necessary, to remove property from a patient, for example to take any metal object or jewellery off for a CMR scan and ensure the patients property is looked after and returned to them at the completion of the procedure.
5.9 To clear up after spills in accordance with the Trusts infection control policy.
5.10 The post holder will attend the clinical departmental meetings.
5.11 Other duties in the CMR unit will be under the guidance of the Director.
6. People Management
6.1 To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.
6.2 To train technologists and visiting doctors in the use of MR scanning equipment, and CMR scanning techniques.
6.3 To welcome and assist visitors to the CMR unit.
7. Communication
7.1 The post holder will maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary team within the CMR Unit and the hospital.
7.2 To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.
7.3 To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.
7.4 To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination and to assess specific communication needs of individual patients.
7.5 To use tact and sensitivity when asking personal questions, eg checking pregnancy status before an examination.
7.6 To explain procedures and reassure patients who may have concerns regarding claustrophobia in order to gain their cooperation.
8. Resource Management
8.1 To use complex and expensive MR scanning equipment safely and responsibly.
8.2 To report any equipment failure to the Chief Technologist
8.3 To abide by the Trusts core behaviours for staff and all other Trust Policies including standing financial instructions, research governance, codes and practices and health and safety policies
9. Information Management
9.1 To maintain confidentiality of image data.
9.2 To report faults in the data information systems in use in the department.
9.3 To record all scan episodes with CMR Unit office staff
9.4 Information & Technology support will be available.
10. Training and Development
10.1 The post-holder will be fully trained in their duties.
10.2 Further training in computer and research techniques will be provided as required.
10.3 To participate in the continuing development programme for all staff.
10.4 Training by the post-holder of other members of staff will be required as necessary.
10.5 The post holder will achieve and maintain an appropriate level of competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
10.6 There are no research duties in the job plan for this position
10.7 The post-holder may be required to assist with clinical research studies.
10.8 Any clinical research carried out will be under the guidance of the Director, and in accordance with the CMR Unit Guidelines for Clinical Research.
Year 2 at 77 Wimpole Street
- To lead advanced life support resuscitation in response to cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, etc.
- Vetting requests, supervising scanning lists, providing urgent/verbal preliminary reports after discussion with a consultant and teaching junior imaging trainees.
- To perform pharmacological stress tests for cardiac imaging, especially for PET-CT and cardiovascular MR.
- To medically support in preparing patients for the most appropriate cardiac state for CTCA imaging.
- To be present and available for all scans involving the use of contrast media.
- Participating in clinical and imaging meetings.
- Abide by local rules of radiation protection under the direction of the RPS/RPA.
- Participate in audit and be committed to improving patient care within this facility.
- To contribute to the development and standards of imaging techniques.
- Ensuring that all patient records are complete and ready within the agreed timeframes.
- Participate where necessary in-patient history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing.
- Maintain good communication with Head of Imaging, General Manager and Clinical Directors where necessary.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and to contribute to the smooth running of the private facility.
Training and Education:
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal system to identify personal objectives, reflect on progress and set a personal development plan in order to develop within the post.
- To keep updated with IT training, RIS/PACS, Datix and other relevant systems.
- The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to promote knowledge of radiology amongst colleagues.
- Participate in training for staff.
- Maintain a high level of specialist knowledge in imaging extending his/her professional and management skills.
- Image assessment of MRI, CT, PET-CT
- To present at intern/national conferences regarding any interesting cases/research.
Policy and Service Development:
- To ensure Trust-wide compliance with new legal statutes as they arise where diagnostic imaging is involved, including Standard Operating Procedures and Local Procedures required by IRMER 2000.
- To be aware of the broader Clinical Governance agenda.
People Management:
Lead by example to promote a cohesive, helpful, professional and respectful working environment using diplomacy to address any conflict between individuals or groups of staff.
Communication:
- To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintain good customer relations, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
- Maintain effective channels of communication with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the department
- Being first contact for day-to-day medically clinical matters.
- Participate when required in relevant and appropriate committees or consumer forums, which may be developed.
Resource Management:
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to last-minute and urgent scanning requirements.
To work together with the team to ensure effective use of resources and actively engage with rostering.
Demonstrate a problem-solving approach and suggest potential solutions.
Information Management:
- Responsibility for compiling an accurate summary of patients reports in a timely manner.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
- Post holder will ensure safe importation and exportation of confidential image data.
- Post holder will ensure the accurate recording of all clinical information recorded in the information management and picture archiving and communication systems used.
Other duties
- To identify and discuss any business development opportunities with the Head of Imaging.
- Support with preliminary imaging reports for discussion with imaging consultants
- This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive.
- The post holder will have a flexible approach working collaboratively with the team to promote our services internationally which may include travel.
- It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.
