Job summary
Full Time Band 6 shift radiographer 37.5hrs per week.
We are a family friendly department looking for radiographers with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience to join the Radiology team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St Helens and Knowsley sites.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a flexible approach to working who are able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to a quality patient focused service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will rotate across all our sites and through all aspects of radiography including: adult and paediatric plain film radiography, theatre, mobiles, digital fluoroscopy and CT. Training will be given in CT and i.v. cannulation if required. Radiographers are actively encouraged to take part in clinical governance, audit, training and clinical professional development. We provide opportunities to develop in all areas of radiography and currently have radiographers reporting in a number of specialties.
Participationin the shift rota which provides 24/7 cover is essential. The shift rota includes a combination of 7.5-hour days, long days and nights and includes some weekend shifts as well as an on-call commitment.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
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.
- Monitor the dose monitor system highlighting any issues to the relevant lead radiographer.
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 RESPONSBILITIES
- 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
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
- Undertake audit with senior radiographers and radiologists.
- 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.
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.
- Monitor the dose monitor system highlighting any issues to the relevant lead radiographer.
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 RESPONSBILITIES
- 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
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
- Undertake audit with senior radiographers and radiologists.
- 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 Radiography or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registered
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive Postgraduate Clinical Experience
- Experience Performing CT Head Scans
- Experience managing 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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team in a clinical enviroment
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Evidence of time management skills
- IT literate
- Presentational skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- 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 / car assisted driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registered
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive Postgraduate Clinical Experience
- Experience Performing CT Head Scans
- Experience managing 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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team in a clinical enviroment
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Evidence of time management skills
- IT literate
- Presentational skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- 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 / car 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
