Job responsibilities
To take
responsibility for the Radiology Assistant team countywide, managing daily
rosters and staffing; ensuring safe and appropriate staffing to all modalities.
Liaising with the Senior Management Team and Modality leads to resolve day to
day issues associated with the Radiology Assistant team.
To work
clinically in the Radiology department maintaining current clinical skills
To liaise with Senior Management team,
Radiographers; Imaging Nursing staff; Radiologists, Clinicians and Nurses
within the Group in order to promote an efficient Radiographic service which
places the needs of the patient at the centre of all our activities.
Using effective people management to resolve
any day to day issues associated with the Radiology Assistant team.
To promote good working relationships between
all staff within the Radiology team.
To set objectives and review performance of
the Radiology Assistant team through the current PDR system.
Support ongoing Mandatory Training compliance
for all Radiology Assistants.
Create and maintain the Radiology Assistant
Eroster, reflecting the levels of service required in the Imaging department by
the Radiology Assistants. To include populating the weekly and daily rotas.
Support with the recruitment and retention
within the Radiology Assistant team.
Support with the investigation of any
incidents / complaints related to the Radiology Assistants.
Ensure competency standards and training plans
are in place for Radiology Assistants and maintain their compliance.
To assist with the production of SOPs
CommunicationProvide
and receive routine information requiring discretion, sensitivity or persuasive
skills.
Overcome barriers to
understanding, e.g. patient has physical impairment, mental health condition,
learning disabilities or communication
difficulties.
Implement alternative methods of communication
where required to ensure that patient safety is maintained. To
provide and communicate any required after care requirements following
procedures.
Communicate any concerns/issues etc in timely
and professional manner.
Communicate
effectively and empathetically with patients, carers, visitors and members of
the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and
care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential
service.
Appropriate
communication with individuals involved in the care of patients.
Respond
appropriately to queries, take phone messages and pass on precise written and
verbal information to patients/colleagues where appropriate.
To
ensure effective communication with RDA`s across county, holding regular
meetings sharing updates from departmental and Trust
Attend Radiology Directorate and Governance
meetings as required
Maintain up to date
clinical competence to the highest professional standards.
Develop and
maintain a good knowledge of Radiology exams/procedures and associated
requirements i.e preparation, during the exam and any required aftercare to
ensure a safe delivery of practice/service.
To be responsible
for own workflow when working within a designated area, ensuring that clinical
requests are acted upon as appropriate and that a good throughput of patient
examinations is achieved
Demonstrate
compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and
dignity.
To ensure the smooth running of the various departments on a daily basis as required either by managing
Radiology Assistant staffing or in a clinical capacity as required.
Develop
own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving
clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
Support
colleagues and senior staff to help promote good team morale, leading by
example with ones own professional behaviour.
To Ensure
that radiation safety measures are being observed within the limits of the
procedure being carried out and that their own standard of Radiation Protection
is in accordance with the "Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017",
IR(ME)R 2017 and any other relevant legislation.
To be
aware of the potential hazards of strong magnetic fields if working in MRI.
Assisting
with moving and handling of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is
safe for all concerned and following the Trust manual handling policy.
Perform venous
cannulation as required within their role.
Prepare
trolleys and conduct aseptic technique whilst assisting with
interventional/biopsy procedures as required within their role
To assess routine requests for imaging so that
patient position and selection of appropriate table equipment is used to
optimise image quality of the body part under examination.
To physically position the patient for a range
of routine examinations, to ensure that image quality, patient comfort and
patient safety are maintained at all times whilst taking into account patient
limitations.
When working in MRI, be sensitive to patient anxiety regarding the claustrophobic
nature of the MRI scanner and to be able to help patients overcome their
anxiety so that the examination can be performed.
Liaise
with other departments/wards within and outside WAHT to
Monitor
stock, operate stock control and order medical equipment, accessories,
consumables, linen as required via the appropriate pathway
Have a flexible
attitude towards the hours of work and participate in work and duties as
required within the directorate.
Participate
in the development and promotion of a positive learning environment, which
meets the needs of all learners within the department environment.
Undertake
and participate in personal development reviews and work to achieve personal
objectives/competencies.
To participate in
personal development needs that may be identified by the service leads or in
the appraisal process in an agreed timeframe.
Ensure
training plans are in place and monitored for all Radiology Assistants.
Ensure
clinical competencies for all Radiology Assistants are completed with up to
date record keeping.
Adhere
to the trust policies in relation to Manual Handling. Ensure all Radiology
Assistants are compliant.
Understanding
of the basic operation of the specialised radiology equipment following
appropriate training; to include, but not exclusive of, changing of ultrasound
probes, simple in and out/up and down movement of the CT and MRI scanners,
accessing worklists in order to register patients exams on the modality within
clinical role
Report
any identified faults or concerns to maintain service provision via appropriate
reporting systems.
Ensure
compliance with all Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures
understanding your role in the prevention of infection in patients and staff.
Wear personal
protective equipment when required.
Maintaining
high standards of cleanliness in examination rooms to minimise spread of
infection and record in line with
departmental requirements.
Removing patient
cannulas post procedures in line with Trust policy.
Undertake
hand hygiene audits.
Report
any incidents on the Trust risk management system and participate in any
requirements for incident investigations
To
ensure you are aware of your responsibilities, supporting policies and
undertake the appropriate level of training for your role.
Basic
fault finding, reporting and documenting faults as per trust requirements.
Maintain
professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.
Be
aware and compliant with the principles of safeguarding adults and children and
how to respond to suspected abuse.
To keep accurate and timely records of own
work and that of other members of the radiology team.
To be responsible for
own mandatory training and ensure it is up to date as per trust requirements.
To ensure you
remain up to date with department requirements/changes by attending
departmental meetings when required, reading meeting minutes and monthly
governance updates.
Act as
an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when
there are concerns about care.
Demonstrate
commitment to improving care and the patient experience to include
participation in Quality Improvement Programmes.
Deliver
a high standard of care in accordance with WAHT policies and procedures.
Finance,
Information and Resources:To adhere to and ensure the effective use of
resources.
To maintain appropriate stock levels and
ordering additional supplies as required.
Health
and safetyMaintain
knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring appropriate measures are
taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors,
hospital staff and contractors.
To work at all times in a safe and responsible
manner, ensuring own work practices comply with Trust and Directorate Policies
on Health and Safety, Infection prevention and control ,COSSH, Security and
Radiation Protection, and that any hazards are brought to the attention of the
Radiographer in Charge.
To ensure that you have read, understood and
signed local safety procedures i.e Radiation safety policy, IRMER procedures
etc.
Ensuring that all apparatus and equipment,
that you are competent to use, is working satisfactorily and that any
malfunction is reported in line with local requirements.
To work in accordance with all Trust and
Clinical Imaging policies.
Be
aware and able to recognise emergency situations, initiate basic life support
and summon the crash team when necessary.
Be responsible for
the appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting themselves,
patients, visitors, professional and non-professional authorised staff within a
designated, controlled or supervised area within the Diagnostic Imaging
Department or the Trust.
Assist patients in
completing any safety forms required as part of their examination.
