Radiographer [Degree Apprentice] (XR05)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work to local protocols.

Ensure patients have given informed consent prior to radiographic examinations and where necessary advise them of the potential risks.

Apply a high level of manual dexterity in acquiring accurate, high quality diagnostic images, adapting standard technique when necessary.

Operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination and manual dexterity.

Review images and where necessary, to seek advice when additional images may be required, prior to patient departure from the department.

Ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.

Recognise and identify radiographic abnormalities, following training and authorisation and using the appropriate scheme of work (Red Dot / Comments)

Prepare and clear away preparation trolleys for contrast examinations.

Ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linen contaminated by bodily fluids.

Responsible for the care, comfort and clinical well-being of the patient during the radiological examination. This includes the monitoring or administration of pre-prescribed oxygen under direct supervision

Liaison with safeguarding and external agencies when suspicion of patient in danger, for example, child protection team

Taking an active role in audit, development and research (on an occasional basis)

Understand the emergency procedures in the departments worked in and responsibilities in a MAJAX

ffectively liaise with all disciplines of staff.

Participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the department and hospital, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessments.

Communicate negotiated changes to staff rosters to a senior radiographer.

Organise personal workload in line with clinical priorities.

Report deficits in the data integrity of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS).

Report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

Enter accurate patient and examination data into RIS and

Maintain accurate records at all times.

Understand the contingencies required when electronic systems fail.

Familiar with the range of technical applications available on Imaging Equipment.

Ensure that equipment faults are reported to the relevant Senior Radiographer.

Assist in regular Quality Assurance (QA), including equipment testing.

Wear personal protective equipment when required

Care for, check and maintain high standards of cleanliness of clinical equipment to minimise spread of infection

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination rooms to minimise spread of infection

Ensure safe disposal of linen and clinical waste from the department

As part of the radiology team ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and used appropriately.

Assess specific communication needs of individual patients, where there may be barriers with communication e.g. complex/sensitive nature of information.

Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.

Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within and without the radiology department, taking responsibility for defined tasks as determined by a Senior Radiographer.

Act as a source of information for Radiology Assistants and students.

Maintain effective verbal and/or written communication and working relationships, with patients, colleagues, other hospital staff, relatives and visitors

Recognise the potential for conflict in relationships and seek to minimise this and contribute to effective communication and team working.

Ensure that the confidentiality of all information gained in the course of undertaking the role is safeguarded and maintained in accordance with professional, local and national guidelines and regulations e.g. Data Protection Act (1998).

Recognise and report when a patients well-being may be at risk by reporting to safeguarding.

Ensure written and electronic records are maintained accurately and timely for self and others.

Ensure the computerised picture archiving and communication system is the accurate record of the examinations undertake on every patient imaged.

Participate in ethically approved audit projects, including gathering evidence for best practice assessment, either of their own work, that of the department or others, as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications - Essential CriteriaGCSE Maths, English and a Science subject Level 2 or above (previous C)
• Evidence of successful formal study at level 3
• Working towards BSc (or equivalent) in Medical Ultrasound (to move from annex 30 at conclusion).

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification.

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures

Desirable

• High level of manual dexterity required.
• Computer skills e.g. advanced keyboard and mouse skills.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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