Principal Radiographer - Interventional Theatres

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

1. In conjunction with the lead nurse be responsible for the day-to-day management of the IR Suite at the Base location site of LUFHT and to ensure service standardisation within the 24/7 hour service. This includes providing highly specialised services for other directorates as part of the Interventional Radiology team, e.g. Cardiology, Vascular services.

2. To take the radiographic lead in the multi-disciplinary environment to support the NHS Long term plan.

3. To act as the radiographic clinical expert in their relevant field, this includes decisions re further imaging or the administration of contrast media during examinations. 4. To liaise closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.

5. To partake in IR vetting and appointing patients.

6. To be responsible for the monitoring and ordering where appropriate of radiology consumables within the IR theatres.

7. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.

8. Maintain a team of radiographers to a level of competency where they can operate the unit smoothly in times of the post holders absence and are able to provide a first class service. Collaborate with other lead radiographers and modality lead to enable suitable rotation of specialist radiographers, ensuring service needs are met and radiographers competencies are maintained and developed.

9. To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.

10. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.

11. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.

12. Supervision of and participating in training of all grades of radiographers in IR.

13. Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor.

RADIATION PROTECTION

1. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably practical (ALARP) consistent with a diagnostic result.

2. To work to radiographic protocols and policies are required under the ionising regulations.

3. To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.

PLANNING

1. To be involved in the planning/design of appropriate areas within the department.

2. To be involved in the evaluation and selection of relevant equipment for their area.

3. To be involved in Departmental Business Planning

4. Participate in discussions regarding changes to policies that impact Interventional Theatres and other areas of Radiology and the Trust.

This job description is intended as a general guide to the scope of duties and may be subject to consultation or revision as service needs required.

Clinical Governance / Quality

1. To comply with the Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified.

2. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents.

3. To be responsible for the monitoring of the condition of equipment within the appointed areas.

4. To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment records and reporting of all imaging equipment faults and liaising with the equipment manufactures reservicing and repairs.

5. Monitor the condition of equipment within the modality area advising of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for potential hazards.

6. To ensure that potential hazards are identified and reported to the correct authority as necessary.

7. To participate in clinical audit as appropriate.

8. First line of investigation of complaints.

9. To observe patient confidentiality at all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations.

10. All employees of the Trust are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the fair access policy and respect the culture beliefs and customs held by clients and staff.

11. To take a lead in the Quality Assurance requirements for the Directorate.

12. Undertake regular staff meetings and disseminate additional information as required.

Education and training development

1. To be responsible for the training and development of radiographers in IR.

2. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.

3. To disseminate information from training sessions as required.

4. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educationalactivities.

5. To act as mentor to junior staff.

6. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

7. To participate in departmental appraisal system and appraise staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Radiography
• Evidence of CPD and attendance at short course relating to Interventional Radiology
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate modules in topics relevant to this post

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in Interventional Theatres
• Supervision of radiographic staff
• Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan
• Management experience
• Participation in audit projects

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-today basis
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to train/mentor staff
• Excellent organisational skills - ability to plan and prioritise acting autonomously, able to make a rapid assessment and act appropriately

Desirable

• IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to task
• Works on own initiative
• Works as a team player
• Diplomatic/approachable

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)