CT Lead Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality, smooth running, and cost-effective Computerised Tomography service
• Ensure maintenance contracts for CT are in place and services are performed
• Responsibility for the safe and efficient use of efficient use of expensive and complex technical equipment
• Supervise, lead, direct and support the team of CT Radiographers and Radiography Department Assistants who provide 365/24/7 radiology services in CT
• Working with Radiologists to regularly review the current developments in CT, making recommendations for changes in practice informed by NICE, The Royal College of Radiologists and College of Radiographers and other evidence-based guidelines
• Take responsibility for the adequate protection of patients and staff against radiation and other occupational hazards. These will include (but not be limited to) the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and any associated Trust policies, procedures and Local Rules
• Ensure processes are in place and adhered to, so that each request is justified to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
• Report all incidents using the Trust system and encourage/support other members of the team to complete incident forms and embed shared learning from incidents that occur
• Report any Serious, accidental or unintended exposure to radiation to the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and follow the relevant Trust SOP and procedures
• Conduct a wide range of CT examinations including highly specialist techniques upon a wide range of patient types.
• To monitor and evaluate the CT service and implement changes to develop and improve the service
• Liaise with Consultants and other Trust wide staff as required for the safe and efficient scanning of patients
• Be responsible for writing, reviewing, and revising standard operating procedures, protocols and policies in conjunction with CT Lead Radiologist, Radiology Governance Lead and Deputy Imaging Services Manager
• Participate in the provision of an out of hours service as required, including weekends and public holidays
• Lead CT staff recruitment and retention programs and perform appraisal of staff as required
• Provide leadership, training, and development for all CT Radiographers
• Responsible for staff capability, absence management and disciplinary matters
• Be fully conversant and ensure compliance with relevant Trust policies and compliance of statutory learning
• Initiate the complaints/incidents procedure as required, following Trust policy liaising with RPS and Radiology Governance Lead
• Answer and resolve telephone enquiries from hospital medical staff, GPs and other health professionals in an appropriate manner
• Ensure that staff, patients and visitors are aware of safety hazards and that staff recognise their responsibility for the general and specific aspects of safety related to their duties
• Play a key role in establishing, maintaining and improving the CT quality assurance program
• Comply with Trust and legislative requirements for confidentiality
• Maintain and develop personal and professional knowledge and standards to a high level, participating in continuous personal development, attending study days, and keeping up to date with new techniques
• Identify and suggest topics for research and audit, especially within areas of special interest, and participate in departmental audit and research as required
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals health and wellbeing needs
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
• Promote best practice in health and safety and security
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
• Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• 3 Years Experience

Desirable

• Post grad in CT

Communication

Essential

• Evidence of ability to articulate clearly

Desirable

• Well written application
• Evidence CPD

Team player

Essential

• Able to give examples of collaborative working

Desirable

• Experience in MDT

Leadership

Essential

• Previous history of leading a team

Desirable

• Lead modality experience

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot hospital

College street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)