Job summary
Are you a highly skilled diagnostic radiographer seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.
You will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of radiographic procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include, complex CT guided biopsies and drainages, SIRTS, Chemo SATS, embolisations and complex vascular cases. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.
As part of your role as a diagnostic radiographer you will be supported to access professional development and educational opportunities through The Christie School of Oncology. The Christie People & Culture Plan actively supports AHPs to engage in advanced clinical practice and research from postgraduate through to doctorate level education. Examples include PG Cert opportunities in CT, reporting of plain film and carrying out and reporting fluoroscopy guided upper GI examinations.
Main duties of the job
To perform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians and nurse specialists within the Trust
The nature of the centre determines that a high proportion of patients that the diagnostic radiographer will come into contact with will be poorly, many being terminally ill. This therefore requires frequent sensitive communication and a level of patient care, whilst respecting patient confidentially.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication requirements
- To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the radiology services such as diagnostic radiology staff, students, medical physics staff, and clinicians, nursing staff, engineers and others.
- To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with additional needs
- To log incidents via the Trust incident system (DATIX).
- Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system.
Teaching / Training requirements
- Take an active role in the training of radiography students and students/staff from other disciplines and assistant practitioners within the Radiology department.
- Obtain and maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.
- To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.
- To participate in the Trusts essential training.
- To adhere to the College of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct.
Analytical skills
- Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient and their mobility.
- Assess patients clinical condition regarding the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium when relevant
General duties
- Supervision of students, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides as required.
- Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card as per the IR(ME)R regulations. Ensuring pregnancy is excluded in female patients of childbearing years.
- Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department.
- Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, complying with and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.
- Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etc.
- Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc.
- Suggest changes to working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems.
- Clinical supervision of radiography students.
- There is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call.
Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication requirements
- To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the radiology services such as diagnostic radiology staff, students, medical physics staff, and clinicians, nursing staff, engineers and others.
- To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with additional needs
- To log incidents via the Trust incident system (DATIX).
- Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system.
Teaching / Training requirements
- Take an active role in the training of radiography students and students/staff from other disciplines and assistant practitioners within the Radiology department.
- Obtain and maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.
- To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.
- To participate in the Trusts essential training.
- To adhere to the College of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct.
Analytical skills
- Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient and their mobility.
- Assess patients clinical condition regarding the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium when relevant
General duties
- Supervision of students, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides as required.
- Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card as per the IR(ME)R regulations. Ensuring pregnancy is excluded in female patients of childbearing years.
- Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department.
- Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, complying with and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.
- Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etc.
- Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc.
- Suggest changes to working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems.
- Clinical supervision of radiography students.
- There is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call.
Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR (R) or BSc Radiography
- oHCPC registration
Desirable
- oI-V cannulation
- oAttendance at study days or conferences/ evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential
- oPlain film radiography experience (including mobiles and theatre)
Desirable
- oExperience of other modalities CT, MRI, IR
- oExperience in a large NHS Imaging department
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of a wide range of imaging techniques
Desirable
- oKnowledge of College of Radiographers policies
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills
- oGood technical skills
Desirable
- oShows initiative
- oAbility to manage own workload and prioritise
VALUES
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHERS
Essential
- oReliable
- oAbility to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call
- oAbility to work flexibly
Desirable
- oDesire to work with patients who have cancer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR (R) or BSc Radiography
- oHCPC registration
Desirable
- oI-V cannulation
- oAttendance at study days or conferences/ evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential
- oPlain film radiography experience (including mobiles and theatre)
Desirable
- oExperience of other modalities CT, MRI, IR
- oExperience in a large NHS Imaging department
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of a wide range of imaging techniques
Desirable
- oKnowledge of College of Radiographers policies
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills
- oGood technical skills
Desirable
- oShows initiative
- oAbility to manage own workload and prioritise
VALUES
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHERS
Essential
- oReliable
- oAbility to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call
- oAbility to work flexibly
Desirable
- oDesire to work with patients who have cancer
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).
