Specialist Radiographer - Trauma, Acute and General (TAG)

Job responsibilities

The postholder must hold a BSc (Hons) Radiography, or DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent in Radiography, HCPC registered and have post qualification clinical experience and able to work autonomously.

You will be required to Participate in 24/7 Rostered Shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.Flexibility in your approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of their clinical practice.

Clinical:

• Work unsupervised, performing all TAG Imaging departmental protocols

Communication and relationship building:

• To assess specific communication needs of individual patients. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of checklists impossible and implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained.

Responsibilities for analysis:

• Ableto synthesize referral details through analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of different imaging options.

Responsibilities for planning and organisation of activities:

• Plan and organise workload in line with clinical priorities.

Financial responsibility:

• Assist in the checking and monitoring of stock to maintain adequate levels and inform superintendent of requirements.

Managing people:

• To assist in the supervision and clinical instruction of undergraduate radiographic staff.

Responsibility for information resources:

• Accountable for the management, storage, retrieval, and electronic transmission of image data.

Research and development:

• To take an active role and be the nominated contact person for any research projects as required.

Freedom to act:

• The post holder will work within broad occupational policies, interpret guidelines and ensure all standards are met.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
• Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
• Knowledge of a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures
• Evidence of keeping informed of the current imaging techniques and practices
• Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)

Desirable

• Possesses 6-month post qualification knowledge and experience as a radiographer.
• UK radiographer work experience

Skills

Essential

• Team player who can also work independently.
• Methodical with good organizational and time management skills
• Able to prioritize and to cope in distressing and pressurized circumstances.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice.
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
• Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately.

Desirable

• Previous experience of stock control

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices, minimum 18 months post qualification
• Able to demonstrate extensive clinical experience and knowledge of a wide range of radiographic procedures
• Experience with handling contrast media reactions
• Experience of TAG workloads in busy NHS hospital
• Familiar with fault finding and equipment management within a technological reliant workplace.
• Quality Assurance programme (QA) involvement.
• Recognition of the role played by other specialities in patient healthcare.
• Detailed understanding of radiation protection, associated regulations and application in practice

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• To assist less experienced staff & students when in imaging and helping attending students in their training and development.
• Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.

Communication

Essential

• Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates a friendly, professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
• Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
• Able to communicate with all ages, disabilities, and cultures.
• To be able to support distressed patients and carers.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
• Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
• Professional in appearance and conduct

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations)
• To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, nights and on call.
• Consistent demonstration of reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to move patients, equipment, beds, trolleys and stock.
• Able to work within the Imaging environment.
• Stamina to work for extended periods in a busy environment.
• Good understanding of infection control and prevention, COSHH, manual handling and basic life support
• Ability to travel and work in multiple trust locations including CDC's.

Desirable

• Ability to drive.

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).