Job summary
- Work as a trainee NM Radiographer performing a range of Isotope examinations
- Complete Pg Diploma in Nuclear Medicine with affiliated university course
- Complete in-house competencies and training
- Always provide a high standard of care to patients and relatives.
- Be responsible for professional leadership and the education, training and development of self and other
- Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve patient outcomes.
- To undertake all duties associated with the provision of a modern Isotope Imaging service, always providing a high standard of care.
- To participate in the supervision and training of student radiographers and isotope imaging trainees.
- Good Communication between post holder and department regarding any changes
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will:
Perform a wide variety of specialised Isotope imaging procedures and examinations as service needs required by radiology.
Able to deal with high pressure demands from service users, ensuring patient care is not compromised.
Work as part of a team in Isotope imaging within the Trust, but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Clinical
- Provide a full range of clinical examinations performed within the departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained and to be responsible for the quality of own work and that of Band 5 trainees and Student Radiographers under supervision where applicable. Plan and undertake all duties required in the provision of the radiographic service within a specialised (modality) working environment. Ensure that high quality images are produced on all ranges of patients, adapting techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient and always ensuring patient care. Registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council. Works within the HCPC professional code of conduct and standards of proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust. Adheres to departmental protocols. Practice in accordance with the current legislation governing the use of ionising Radiation for Medical and other purposes. Implementing Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR {ME} R). Work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to ensure the safe accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste in accordance with The Environment Agency Regulation Adhere to departmental safety guidelines always ensuring patient and staff safety. Perform pre-examination patient checks. Able to diffuse potentially aggressive situations involving patients, relatives or carers effectively and to be aware of the sites of alarms and to utilise personal safety alarms if necessary. Able to deal with verbal complaints efficiently and effectively completing all documentation. Communicate effectively with patients in all age ranges and abilities to gain a positive identification as per IR (ME) R 2017 and their co-operation in order to obtain high quality images. Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and clinicians, both within and out with the department, to ensure an efficient service and compliance with IR (ME) R 2017 Regulations. Work with the modality Service/Team Leader to Manage/co-ordinate the day-to-day workload of the modality area. Prioritise workflow to meet the needs of the patient, liaising effectively with other members of the team, wards, departments and clinical colleagues across the Trust. Be responsible for the accurate completion of all records, including the appropriate section of all care pathways in which they are involved. Utilise clinical skills to recognise and act upon emergency situations, i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, adverse reactions to medication. To participate in extended hours service within specialist area. Utilise IT skills to input data onto the Radiology Information System, including patient and examination details, ensuring patient confidentiality. Utilise IT skills in the use of the Electronic Patient Record and the Hospital PACS System. To undertake any other duties as requested by senior staff.Professional Duties Effective cleaning and disinfection of radiographic equipment and ancillary equipment in line with the Trusts Infection Control Policy and the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations (prior to repair/services) and that all documentation is completed. Work as part of a team but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload. To undertake and record a range of relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD). To report all incidents, clinical/non-clinical via the standard reporting mechanism.(Escalate, where appropriate, to Service Leads with responsibility for Risk Management). Maintain awareness of current trends in all professional matters in the field of practice. Supervise, support and teach Student Radiographers on clinical placement and mentor newly qualified Radiographers joining the Team. Successful completion of a Pg Dip or equivalent in the selected speciality and completion of in-house training competencies. Participate in the workplace induction process, ensuring all equipment training documentation is completed as required by IRR17 Attend all Mandatory Training days as stated by the Trust. Advise staff from other departments/wards etc on IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Clinical
- Provide a full range of clinical examinations performed within the departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained and to be responsible for the quality of own work and that of Band 5 trainees and Student Radiographers under supervision where applicable. Plan and undertake all duties required in the provision of the radiographic service within a specialised (modality) working environment. Ensure that high quality images are produced on all ranges of patients, adapting techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient and always ensuring patient care. Registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council. Works within the HCPC professional code of conduct and standards of proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust. Adheres to departmental protocols. Practice in accordance with the current legislation governing the use of ionising Radiation for Medical and other purposes. Implementing Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR {ME} R). Work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to ensure the safe accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste in accordance with The Environment Agency Regulation Adhere to departmental safety guidelines always ensuring patient and staff safety. Perform pre-examination patient checks. Able to diffuse potentially aggressive situations involving patients, relatives or carers effectively and to be aware of the sites of alarms and to utilise personal safety alarms if necessary. Able to deal with verbal complaints efficiently and effectively completing all documentation. Communicate effectively with patients in all age ranges and abilities to gain a positive identification as per IR (ME) R 2017 and their co-operation in order to obtain high quality images. Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and clinicians, both within and out with the department, to ensure an efficient service and compliance with IR (ME) R 2017 Regulations. Work with the modality Service/Team Leader to Manage/co-ordinate the day-to-day workload of the modality area. Prioritise workflow to meet the needs of the patient, liaising effectively with other members of the team, wards, departments and clinical colleagues across the Trust. Be responsible for the accurate completion of all records, including the appropriate section of all care pathways in which they are involved. Utilise clinical skills to recognise and act upon emergency situations, i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, adverse reactions to medication. To participate in extended hours service within specialist area. Utilise IT skills to input data onto the Radiology Information System, including patient and examination details, ensuring patient confidentiality. Utilise IT skills in the use of the Electronic Patient Record and the Hospital PACS System. To undertake any other duties as requested by senior staff.Professional Duties Effective cleaning and disinfection of radiographic equipment and ancillary equipment in line with the Trusts Infection Control Policy and the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations (prior to repair/services) and that all documentation is completed. Work as part of a team but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload. To undertake and record a range of relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD). To report all incidents, clinical/non-clinical via the standard reporting mechanism.(Escalate, where appropriate, to Service Leads with responsibility for Risk Management). Maintain awareness of current trends in all professional matters in the field of practice. Supervise, support and teach Student Radiographers on clinical placement and mentor newly qualified Radiographers joining the Team. Successful completion of a Pg Dip or equivalent in the selected speciality and completion of in-house training competencies. Participate in the workplace induction process, ensuring all equipment training documentation is completed as required by IRR17 Attend all Mandatory Training days as stated by the Trust. Advise staff from other departments/wards etc on IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Nuclear Medicine Department Experience
Must be HCPC / RCT registered
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Radiography
- Must complete Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine if not already obtained
- Previous experience in Nuclear medicine Department
Desirable
- Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine
- Post Grad in Clinical Imaging
- Previous experience in Nuclear medicine
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Nuclear Medicine Department Experience
Must be HCPC / RCT registered
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Radiography
- Must complete Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine if not already obtained
- Previous experience in Nuclear medicine Department
Desirable
- Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine
- Post Grad in Clinical Imaging
- Previous experience in Nuclear medicine
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
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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).
