Job summary
Are you a radiographer looking to be a part of an innovative and impactful service? The Wood Green NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (WG CDC) is part of a growing number of community diagnostic centres closely linked with the Whittington Health NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new start-up developed and managed by the NHS which will aim to improve healthcare outcomes and make our NHS more resilient than ever.
We are looking for a dynamic, committed and motivated radiographers who are proficient and skilled at CT and/or MRI.
At the CDC we promise to provide you with the tools to develop yourself professionally and work at the top of your job role.
We strongly believe that a happy workforce is essential to delivering excellent patient care and we will invest our resources in improving the health and well-being of our team.
As a Band 7 Radiographer you will be expected to manage the work area, providing professional clinical advice and support to Radiographers, students and Radiographic Assistants under your supervision.
The post holder is responsible for assisting the management of the radiology services across the Trust as well as developing quality Radiology services that are efficient, responsive and meet the requirements of the organisation and the wider community.
The post holder will also be encouraged to take on line management responsibilities in relation to rostering, appraisals, performance, training and sickness absence.
Main duties of the job
Acquisition of CT & MRI examinations in line with IR(ME)R and IRR regulations
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all patients
Work harmoniously with colleagues of all professions to enhance the working environment of the CDC
Contribute towards the development of the CDC
Training of staff and students
Take part in MDTs
Actively engage in the development of services across the NCL sector as appropriate
About us
Medical services have been delivered on the Whittington Hospital site for over 500 years. On 1st April 2011, Whittington Health was launched as a new Integrated Care Organisation (ICO) comprising The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, NHS Islington and NHS Haringey. The Whittington and the community health services in Islington and Haringey are award winning organisations, delivering acute and community based health services to a population of 443,000 people.
The organisation is the biggest employer in the area, with over 4,500 staff; delivering healthcare not only on the acute hospital site which has 420 beds, but also from a variety of other community based health centres and through visits to patients homes across the boroughs to address the health needs of the local population. Whittington Health also works with other health, social care and voluntary sector partners to support patients and service users from their initial appointment whether it be with a community health team or at the hospital, all the way through to treatment and tailored after care.
We are one of the three main teaching campuses for the Royal Free and University College Medical School.
Our ICARE (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) Values not only help us shape what we do, but also how we do it and why. They are fundamental to the way we do business and care for our patients.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals in line with both national regulations (IRMER 2017) and local protocols.
- To act as an Operator under IRMER (2017).
- To act with delegated authority as Practitioner under IRMER (2017) for plain film radiography referrals.
- To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
- To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.
- To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- To ensure patients receive a high standard of care across all modalities
- To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
- To match clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol in x-ray, CT and MRI Scanning.
- To operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination, e.g. bolus chasing, image reformatting and dynamic imaging.
- To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered prior to patient departure from the department.
- To be able to offer good clinical judgement when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff
- To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
- To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients directed accordingly.
- To highlight radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place, e.g. the Red Dot system.
- To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of imaging protocols.
- To work unsupervised within the service arrangements.
- To work within the departments shift system.
- To participate in patient monitoring or administration of oxygen, under supervision.
- To ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the referrer, the patients suitability for receipt of intravenous (IV) contrast media.
- To perform intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent.
- To administer IV contrast media using a pressure injector.
- If required, to gain competency in recognising anaphylaxis and administering Adrenaline and operate within Trust and Departmental policy.
- To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or the CT/MRI Lead or the Operational Service Manager.
Please see the attached job description for detailed understanding of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals in line with both national regulations (IRMER 2017) and local protocols.
- To act as an Operator under IRMER (2017).
- To act with delegated authority as Practitioner under IRMER (2017) for plain film radiography referrals.
- To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
- To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.
- To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- To ensure patients receive a high standard of care across all modalities
- To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
- To match clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol in x-ray, CT and MRI Scanning.
- To operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination, e.g. bolus chasing, image reformatting and dynamic imaging.
- To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered prior to patient departure from the department.
- To be able to offer good clinical judgement when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff
- To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
- To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients directed accordingly.
- To highlight radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place, e.g. the Red Dot system.
- To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of imaging protocols.
- To work unsupervised within the service arrangements.
- To work within the departments shift system.
- To participate in patient monitoring or administration of oxygen, under supervision.
- To ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the referrer, the patients suitability for receipt of intravenous (IV) contrast media.
- To perform intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent.
- To administer IV contrast media using a pressure injector.
- If required, to gain competency in recognising anaphylaxis and administering Adrenaline and operate within Trust and Departmental policy.
- To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or the CT/MRI Lead or the Operational Service Manager.
Please see the attached job description for detailed understanding of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in CT/MRI
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of working in the NHS
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- IV Cannulation
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience in managing scanner lists
- Able to demonstrate effective and efficient management practice
- Awareness of current Radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER 2017, IRR2017, MRI Safety, Health & Safety, infection control and clinical governance
Desirable
- Previous line management experience
- Experience in training and development of radiographers
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in CT/MRI
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of working in the NHS
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- IV Cannulation
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience in managing scanner lists
- Able to demonstrate effective and efficient management practice
- Awareness of current Radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER 2017, IRR2017, MRI Safety, Health & Safety, infection control and clinical governance
Desirable
- Previous line management experience
- Experience in training and development of radiographers
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).
