Job summary
Are you an experienced radiographer looking to showcase your forward thinking and dynamic approach to Non-Medical Referring and delivering Quality of care to Patients?
The post holder will be an experienced Radiographer who will use their clinical knowledge and experience to inform the optimal delivery of Imaging service, and aid the Operational leads in the delivery of a high standard of clinical care.
They will provide professional leadership and management for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the quality, safety and effectiveness of Non-Medical Referring, in order that the highest standards of care in imaging are provided for patients, visitors and staff.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and alterations in hours or times of work may be required from time to time - this will be done with consultation and negotiation. Some weekend and public holiday working will be required alongside contribution to Imaging manager on call.
Main duties of the job
- Key stakeholder in devising a robust Non-Medical Referrers database.
- Upkeep of Non-Medical Referrers Database.
- Ensuring ongoing training of Non-Medical Referrers.
- Develop protocols specifying the rationale, nature and scope of non-medical referral practice for each group of referrers.
- Reviewing existing policies that govern referral criteria for Non- Medical Referrers and writing new policies as the need arises.
- Actively participating in radiation related audits and preparing necessary action plans
- Assisting Radiation Safety Lead (Non-medical) with necessary and relevant workload.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Quality and patient safety in relation to radiation protection arrangements within the Imaging Service
- Build and upkeep of the Non- Medical Referrers database including implementation of training and competencies for relevant staff.
- Implementation and maintenance of Non- Medical referrer related procedures and the inclusion of these on the Document Management System.
- Risk Management (Risk Assessment, Risk Registers, Incident Reporting, IR(ME)R & IRR Breaches).
- Ongoing and mandatory training including induction training, equipment competencies assessment, installation of new equipment.
- Audit programme for radiation protection related audits.
- Review and issue authorisation guidelines.
- Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Quality and patient safety in relation to radiation protection arrangements within the Imaging Service
- Build and upkeep of the Non- Medical Referrers database including implementation of training and competencies for relevant staff.
- Implementation and maintenance of Non- Medical referrer related procedures and the inclusion of these on the Document Management System.
- Risk Management (Risk Assessment, Risk Registers, Incident Reporting, IR(ME)R & IRR Breaches).
- Ongoing and mandatory training including induction training, equipment competencies assessment, installation of new equipment.
- Audit programme for radiation protection related audits.
- Review and issue authorisation guidelines.
- Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Person Specification
Educaton & Training Experience & Experience
Essential
- BSc Radiography (Diagnostic), Diploma of the College of Radiographers or eqivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Highly Developed specialist knowledge of radiography
- Precious experience of working with Non-Medical referrers/or pathways
Desirable
- Radiation Protection Supervisor - either current or in the past
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to organise a specialist department/area, including workload and staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Possess Project Management Skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience of interpreting data from RIS systems
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- Experience of Implementing and evaluating clinical standards/changes in practice
- Participates in reviews of work practices which impact on service delivery to patients and other specialities
Person Specification
Educaton & Training Experience & Experience
Essential
- BSc Radiography (Diagnostic), Diploma of the College of Radiographers or eqivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Highly Developed specialist knowledge of radiography
- Precious experience of working with Non-Medical referrers/or pathways
Desirable
- Radiation Protection Supervisor - either current or in the past
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to organise a specialist department/area, including workload and staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Possess Project Management Skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience of interpreting data from RIS systems
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- Experience of Implementing and evaluating clinical standards/changes in practice
- Participates in reviews of work practices which impact on service delivery to patients and other specialities
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).
