Specialist Radiographer CT/MRI

Job responsibilities

Clinical/Professional/Technical

To rotate through the department undertaking unsupervised procedures in the following areas:

• General radiography main department
• Accident & Emergency and Fracture Clinic.
• CT
• Fluoroscopy
• DEXA
• Community as required.

To perform all clinical examinations to the highest standards according to departmental policies and procedures.

To set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.

To assist and advise radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides where necessary.

To ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest developments in radiography and instigate change in liaison with Supt Radiographers and General Manager Diagnostics in line with developments.

To take part in weekend and week day shifts for radiographers or any negotiated system of extended hours programme, which may be introduced, working nights may also be required.

To maintain clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.

To be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures for all modalities.

Managerial

To assist with the daily duty roster ensuring all modalities are staffed appropriately with radiographers and support staff, when acting as the lead in the A&E department.

To monitor and report faults with equipment in the A&E department and general areas of the department.

In the absence of the Modality Lead: Liaise with the equipment manufacturers with reference to breakdowns/faults andCo-ordinate the daily workload.

To report sickness/absence to the Modality Lead/General Manager Diagnostics.

To manage non clinical staff and allocate daily workload g. porters

Education/Development/Training

To participate in the daily clinical training of undergraduate students from UCE, Birmingham or elective students from other organisations.

To attend mandatory statutory training within the Trust on a yearly basis.

To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology and maintain an individual CPD portfolio.

To assist, advise, teach junior radiographers and support staff techniques and procedures as required and be involved in the formative/summative assessment for graduate and adaption students.

To participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to agreed objectives.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR.

To participate in radiology clinical audit.

To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Trust and Radiology Department.

Review mistakes, incidents, near misses, complaints and successes to promote performance for self and patients.

To ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme is maintained, reporting any issues to the RA for diagnostics.

Communication

To liase with all staff members with specific reference to professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

To liase with wards, departments, clinicians, clerical and support staff to achieve maximum efficiency.

Liase with radiology call centre to ensure the appointments system is optimised ensuring full utilisation of Human and equipment resources.

Advise and liaise with clinicians within the Trust and across the PCT for examinations and results if required in respect of patient care.

Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (Paper and Computerised).

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSc in Radiology
• Evidence of CPD since qualification
• State Registered
• Experience in CT and/or another specialist area

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma/degree

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration
• Current Band 6 or more than 2years experience

Desirable

• Experience of managing daily workload

Skills

Essential

• High quality clinical skills in plain film
• Broad clinical experience
• Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload
• Able to undertake QA tests for all equipment
• Good communication skills
• Articulate, able to communicate with Consultant Radiologists and all other staff within department
• Ability to liaise with consultants/ward staff within Trust
• Able to liaise closely with Senior AED/ITU staff/theatre for medical emergencies/GA
• Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload
• Knowledge of IRMER and ionising radiation regulations
• Proven organisational skills in post e.g. covering sick leave, holiday etc
• Desire to extend role

Desirable

• Keen to progress within the fluorography and mammography specialties
• Potential to demonstrate leadership skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• CT experience
• Knowledge of working in more than one organisation
• Analytical skills
• Keen to learn and willingness to keep up to date

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team member - ability to lead
• Calm under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Methodical
• Positive/tolerant outlook
• Responsive to positive change
• Shows initiative
• Progressive
• Able to accept and give structured criticism to all staff
• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate
• Motivate others
• Work single handed
• Able to implement new ideas to benefit the patient and working environment

Desirable

• Lateral thinker
• Looks at the 'big picture'

Other

Essential

• Able to work shift system introduced, on call and weekends
• Willing to work to suit workload
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Active
• Good Physical Health
• No recurring illness

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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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).