CT Rotational / General Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.

Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment.

Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times.

Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service.

Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology.

Abide by radiographic protocols.

Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations.

Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission, and archive.

Supervise junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students.

Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners

Ensure delivery of a patient focussed service including care comfort and dignity of all patients.

Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department.

Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g., COSHH, Radiation Protection etc.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols.

Ensure clinical and professional standards are always met.

Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy.

Perform intravenous injections as appropriate.

Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc.

Maintain Professional Registration

Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System

To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e., name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments.

Participate in department CPD programme.

Supervise and contribute to the training of radiographic assistant practitioners and students.

To attend other training courses relevant to the post

RESEARCH & AUDIT

Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.

Undertake audit with senior radiographers and radiologists.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

To support the Trusts clinical governance agenda by understanding the key priorities for change and ensuring that new developments utilise the objectives within the governance agenda.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc In Radiographer or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registered

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience
• Manage self and others
• Experience of participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties

Desirable

• Ability to perform cannulation and follow ANTT procedures
• General CT Experience
• Evidence of audit within radiography practice
• Minimum of 1 year CT experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• IT literate
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Training skills

Other

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Diplomatic
• Team Player
• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Evidence of Commitment to image quality and providing a quality service

Desirable

• Must be able to travel by car or have access to an assisted driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Employer's website

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