Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated radiographer to join our CT, Interventional, Cardiac Cath Lab and Fluoroscopic Imaging service.
This is a fixed term post with potential to become a permanent role when the fixed term ends.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team and expand your clinical expertise. We are a busy GDH with a leading Oncology Centre and a minimal invasive Cardiac Unit offering both Cardiac MRI and CT.
This Band 6 rotation has been specifically formulated to appeal to radiographers whose interest lies in interventional procedures and will allow rotation through our CT scanners, Fluoroscopy room, Interventional Radiology suite and Cardiac theatre. This post requires a rotational on call commitment.
Radiology has an established Interventional and fluoroscopic service.We have an excellent interventional team comprised of radiographers, nurses, administration, registrars and Consultants. You will play a key role in this multidisciplinary team and will also attend relevant operational meetings.
The post involves undertaking CT, specialist interventional, cardiac and fluoroscopic examinations. In IR, we perform numerous procedures but not limited to PTCs, ureteric stents, fibroid embolisations, RIGs, portacath procedures as well as percutaneous chemo-embolisations (TACE & SIRTs). The Cardiac Cath Lab runs a Monday-Friday diagnostic service and liaises closely with other local hospitals for those needing interventional procedures.
Main duties of the job
o To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes diagnostic radiographic procedures in a timely fashion in keeping with established protocol, within designated areas.o To participate in on-call duties and extended working days as required with a view to participating in the 7 day working week.o Work independently when providing an on-call service to patients requiring urgent imaging due to trauma or acute illness.o Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative to assist radiologists during radiological investigations and procedures.o Maintain accurate patient records to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards.o Supervise junior radiographers, support ancillary staff and students, as required.o To promote a patient focused imaging service in a caring environment and facilitate collaborative working relationships with all other departments within the trust.o Demonstrate, maintain & update skills & knowledge of evolving practice & legislative requirements and undertake specialist training as appropriate to the post.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full description for more details on the job.
Clinical:
To independently assess and justify examinations under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR (ME) R 2017.
Clinical governance:
Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to and high levels of cleanliness are maintained. Ensure that equipment faults/ safety hazards are reported promptly and appropriate action taken.
Service Delivery & Development:
Assist in the timely completion of activity, capacity and waiting times; as required.
Communication and Relationships:
Be skilled in the adaptation of imaging techniques, utilising motivational and persuasive skills to accurately position a patient to produce high quality diagnostic images.
Equipment:
Ensure safe use of specialist complex equipment (in excess £30.000) associated with the implementation of diagnostic radiographic procedures, in own use and be involved, in the training and formal assessment of students in the safe use of this equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full description for more details on the job.
Clinical:
To independently assess and justify examinations under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR (ME) R 2017.
Clinical governance:
Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to and high levels of cleanliness are maintained. Ensure that equipment faults/ safety hazards are reported promptly and appropriate action taken.
Service Delivery & Development:
Assist in the timely completion of activity, capacity and waiting times; as required.
Communication and Relationships:
Be skilled in the adaptation of imaging techniques, utilising motivational and persuasive skills to accurately position a patient to produce high quality diagnostic images.
Equipment:
Ensure safe use of specialist complex equipment (in excess £30.000) associated with the implementation of diagnostic radiographic procedures, in own use and be involved, in the training and formal assessment of students in the safe use of this equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography
- Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council).
- Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Attend specialist short courses/seminars
- E.C.D.L. or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS system
- Radiation Protection
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R
- Experience of Quality Control
- Used to working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Word/Excel
- Experience in CT
- Experience of Fluoroscopy
- Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Adverse Incident & risk management
- Experience of Research methodology
- Knowledge of local & National targets and initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography
- Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council).
- Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Attend specialist short courses/seminars
- E.C.D.L. or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS system
- Radiation Protection
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R
- Experience of Quality Control
- Used to working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Word/Excel
- Experience in CT
- Experience of Fluoroscopy
- Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Adverse Incident & risk management
- Experience of Research methodology
- Knowledge of local & National targets and initiatives
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).
