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Radiographer (Band 6) - University Hospital Lewisham
We are looking for keen enthusiastic radiographers who wish to take on a more senior role within Radiology, and who wish to make a difference to patient care and overall imaging services.
"Our aim is to provide the best possible healthcare for our local communities, working collaboratively with all our partners."
Radiographers will be expected to rotate through all general areas including the Emergency Department, CT scan, Fluoroscopy and all the plain film imaging modalities and you will be expected to undertake overnight duties including undertaking CT Trauma scans and general cover, and weekend/bank holiday working on a rostered basis.
Current experience of undertaking CT scanning and other more complex procedures both in and out of hours would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must have at least 24 months post qualification experience as a Band 5 radiographer and will be expected to undertake training in order to join the out of hours rosters if not already proficient.
In addition, the candidate must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, good radiographic, professional standards and multi-disciplinary team working, which will include supporting student radiographers in training. Candidates will be required to demonstrate evidence of an up to date CPD portfolio as required for maintaining HCPC registration.
The successful candidate will be required to support the managers and area leads with delivery of an efficient and effective service within the current challenging healthcare environment. If you feel you have the necessary experience and aptitude to fulfil this role, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Participation in the departmental 7 day working week is essential.
If you are successful on shortlisting we would be happy to arrange a tour of the department at the time of your Interview.
All enquires are welcome.
About us
This is a fantastic opportunityto work in a busy and demanding clinical environment andto be part of an innovative, dynamic Imaging service at a time when it is expanding; currently upgrading/replacing our Interventional & Fluoroscopy suites, Nuclear Medicine, CT & MRI.The Diagnostic Imaging department based across 2 sites, Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth with all General rooms equipped with DR, 4 GE CT scanners (3 Revolutions & 1 Rev Evo).
We offer a wide range of opportunities:
- Participation in the staff development programme.
- Post graduate training opportunities; Plain Film, Barium Studies & Mammography reporting. U/S (General, Obstetric and Vascular) Nuclear Medicine.
- Attendance at external conferences and courses.
- Participation in audit, evidence based practice and innovation within Imaging.
- Key mentor role within Imaging.
- Flexible working options
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title: Radiographer
Grade: Band 6
Responsible to : Head of Imaging
Accountable to : Radiology Service Manager
Role To be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.
The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E both adults and paediatrics, on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically ill.
Key result areas 1. Clinical 2. Training
- Communication 4. Personal-development
- Clinical
- To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
- To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure.
- To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling.
- Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel
- To supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners
- To provide team leadership where required.
- Provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed.
- To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
- To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations.
- To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act.
- To participate in the departments out of hours on-call rota.
- To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures.
- To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies
- Ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately.
- Training
- To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
To attend compulsory staff training courses
- To provide assistance and be involved in departmental projects and audits
- To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
- To take every opportunity to gain knowledge to achieve competency in an area of speciality within the Radiology department.
- To have a basic knowledge of CT
- Communication.
- To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of patients conditions.
- To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
- To obtain informed consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances
- To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
- To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
- To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Services Manager.
- Personal Development
- To attend any relevant study days, in-house lectures, training afternoons and quality group meetings.
- Participate in departmental audit.
- To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD.
To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Service Manager.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title: Radiographer
Grade: Band 6
Responsible to : Head of Imaging
Accountable to : Radiology Service Manager
Role To be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.
The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E both adults and paediatrics, on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically ill.
Key result areas 1. Clinical 2. Training
- Communication 4. Personal-development
- Clinical
- To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
- To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure.
- To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling.
- Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel
- To supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners
- To provide team leadership where required.
- Provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed.
- To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
- To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations.
- To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act.
- To participate in the departments out of hours on-call rota.
- To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures.
- To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies
- Ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately.
- Training
- To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
To attend compulsory staff training courses
- To provide assistance and be involved in departmental projects and audits
- To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
- To take every opportunity to gain knowledge to achieve competency in an area of speciality within the Radiology department.
- To have a basic knowledge of CT
- Communication.
- To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of patients conditions.
- To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
- To obtain informed consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances
- To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
- To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
- To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Services Manager.
- Personal Development
- To attend any relevant study days, in-house lectures, training afternoons and quality group meetings.
- Participate in departmental audit.
- To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD.
To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Service Manager.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR, BSc in Radiography or equivalent State Registered
Desirable
- IV cannulation certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate high standards of technical skills
- Enthusiasm for training students
- Able to demonstrate a responsible attitude to teamwork.
- Ability to act as a team leader when required
- Demonstrate a high level of patient care, able to cope with the diversity of patients needs
- Progressive attitude to CPD
- Out of hours work experience
- IT skills
- Able to plan and prioritise workloads.
- Competent in the use and care of a range of x-ray equipment.
- 2 years post graduation experience
Desirable
- Post Grad. Training courses.
- Experience in a specialist area of radiography
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Confident to act on own initiative.
- Good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for training.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR, BSc in Radiography or equivalent State Registered
Desirable
- IV cannulation certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate high standards of technical skills
- Enthusiasm for training students
- Able to demonstrate a responsible attitude to teamwork.
- Ability to act as a team leader when required
- Demonstrate a high level of patient care, able to cope with the diversity of patients needs
- Progressive attitude to CPD
- Out of hours work experience
- IT skills
- Able to plan and prioritise workloads.
- Competent in the use and care of a range of x-ray equipment.
- 2 years post graduation experience
Desirable
- Post Grad. Training courses.
- Experience in a specialist area of radiography
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Confident to act on own initiative.
- Good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for training.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
