Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable radiographer to join our GI and Procedural Imaging team at UHNM, as a Gastrointestinal Advanced Practitioner Radiographer.
The successful candidate will be committed to providing our patients and clinicians with the very best quality of care and service in line with the UHNM trust values.
The team performs and supports the interpretation of around 2,300 CT Colonograms per annum between the Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites.
The post holder will work to a defined job plan to support the delivery of the CT Colonography service cross-site.
The post holder will possess a post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed Module A through the National CT Colonography Academy. The post holder will perform CT Colonography studies to a high standard, providing exemplar patient care, and optimal acquisition of studies. The post holder will perform an initial radiographer interpretation of the acquired CT Colonography study, expediting the radiologist reporting of these where necessary and highlighting cases to the colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Safely perform CT Colonography studies referring to the standard operating procedure for CT Colonography.
Perform and provide a provisional interpretation of CT Colonography assessing for completeness of study, ruling out complications and highlighting any findings to be expedited.
To assess the needs of patients, communicating with those responsible for their care, and documenting the appropriate details whilst at all times maintaining confidentiality. Post Grad qualification related to CT Colonography or completed National CT Colonography Academy Module A.
Undertake the mandatory patient group direction training and medicines management training and demonstrate knowledge of the safe handling and administration of medicines.
Willing to train to perform further role advancement which may become available should service need arise.
Demonstrate the ability to expedite significant findings to the appropriate MDT and/or radiologist to ensure timely clinical discussion of radiological findings.
Maintain service standards in GI radiography through clinical audit and service development through quality improvement projects.
The post holder performs such radiographic examinations using complex radiological equipment with minimal margin for potential error.
T The post holder performs invasive examinations and administers pharmaceuticals via patient group directions, which are reliant upon knowledge, skill and precision of application.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as an advanced practitioner radiographer within the defined scope of professional practice working as part of theadvanced practice workforce.
The post holder will possess a post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed Module A of the National CT Colonography Academy. The post holder will perform CT Colonography studies to a high standard, providing exemplar patient care, and optimal acquisition of studies. The post holder will perform an initial radiographer interpretation of the acquired CT Colonography study, expediting the radiologist reporting of these where necessary and highlighting cases to the colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting where appropriate.
The post holder will support with service management duties such as the protocolling of requests and support the management of waiting lists. The post holder will support the distribution of bowel preparation to patients alongside the safe provision of medicines such as IV hyoscine butylbromide and IV contrast media, working under an agreed patient group direction. As a training centre, the post holder will eventually be required to facilitate training to candidates who are enrolled onto the National CT Colonography Academy modules.
The post holder will be required to work between the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake any formal or informal study and training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as an advanced practitioner radiographer within the defined scope of professional practice working as part of theadvanced practice workforce.
The post holder will possess a post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed Module A of the National CT Colonography Academy. The post holder will perform CT Colonography studies to a high standard, providing exemplar patient care, and optimal acquisition of studies. The post holder will perform an initial radiographer interpretation of the acquired CT Colonography study, expediting the radiologist reporting of these where necessary and highlighting cases to the colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting where appropriate.
The post holder will support with service management duties such as the protocolling of requests and support the management of waiting lists. The post holder will support the distribution of bowel preparation to patients alongside the safe provision of medicines such as IV hyoscine butylbromide and IV contrast media, working under an agreed patient group direction. As a training centre, the post holder will eventually be required to facilitate training to candidates who are enrolled onto the National CT Colonography Academy modules.
The post holder will be required to work between the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake any formal or informal study and training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification related to CT Colonography or completed National CT Colonography Academy Module A
- Willingness to undergo further post graduate training to develop skills related to the role should future service need arise.
- Regulatory body registration (HCPC)
- Clinical experience in busy NHS Imaging environment
- CTC experience / knowledge
- Awareness of related protocols, guidelines and legislation including IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017
- Development of an additional area of responsibility within role
- ICT Skills: CRIS radiology information system, iPortal, PACS, SyngoVIA, eRoster, spreadsheet, IEP, word processing software, Microsoft SharePoint and equipment manufacturer software interfaces for radiology equipment.
Desirable
- Experience in assessing trainees and providing feedback.
- Portfolio of continuous professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Quality assurance experience
- Knowledge of current radiographic equipment protocols, procedures and regulations.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need.
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions.
- Understanding of the clinical audit process
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to apply evaluative and reflective techniques to personal practice, events and activities.
- Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information.
- High levels of accuracy and dexterity to carry out GI advanced practice radiography.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An advocate of the trust values.
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
- Patient-focused approach to work.
- Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality.
- There is a frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when facilitating radiographic studies and interpretation.
- Emotional effort; the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites.
- Accountable for own professional actions.
- Participate in individual performance development reviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification related to CT Colonography or completed National CT Colonography Academy Module A
- Willingness to undergo further post graduate training to develop skills related to the role should future service need arise.
- Regulatory body registration (HCPC)
- Clinical experience in busy NHS Imaging environment
- CTC experience / knowledge
- Awareness of related protocols, guidelines and legislation including IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017
- Development of an additional area of responsibility within role
- ICT Skills: CRIS radiology information system, iPortal, PACS, SyngoVIA, eRoster, spreadsheet, IEP, word processing software, Microsoft SharePoint and equipment manufacturer software interfaces for radiology equipment.
Desirable
- Experience in assessing trainees and providing feedback.
- Portfolio of continuous professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Quality assurance experience
- Knowledge of current radiographic equipment protocols, procedures and regulations.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need.
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions.
- Understanding of the clinical audit process
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to apply evaluative and reflective techniques to personal practice, events and activities.
- Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information.
- High levels of accuracy and dexterity to carry out GI advanced practice radiography.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An advocate of the trust values.
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
- Patient-focused approach to work.
- Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality.
- There is a frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when facilitating radiographic studies and interpretation.
- Emotional effort; the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites.
- Accountable for own professional actions.
- Participate in individual performance development reviews.
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).
