Job summary
We are looking for a band 6 member of staff to work in our fantastic Main X-Ray department at Royal Preston Hospital.
You will help provide a 24 hour service in all aspects of plain film imaging. Full flexibility is required as you will be required to work night shifts and weekend shifts as well as day shifts.
The Specialist radiographer is responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service. The Specialist radiographer is also allocated responsibilities for a wide range of jobs to contribute to an efficient and effective service.
Team work and patient focused care are essential in our busy, friendly department.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy, fast paced department delivering a quality imaging service to inpatients, clinic patients, ED patients and outpatients of Preston and surrounding areas. The directorate is working towards Quality Standards in Imaging Accreditation (QSI2019).
You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met. Provide leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate. You will assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required imaging examinations providing advice and maintaining associated records.
The department boasts 3 Samsung DR rooms within the main department, with additional Samsung DR satellite rooms in areas such as ED, fracture clinic and chest clinic. We have 7 DR Samsung mobile machines and 2 DR Philips mobile machines.
As Royal Preston is the major trauma hospital for the north west, the role also involves regular rotation through night shifts as well as day shifts, with some flexibility expected. During these shifts, the Specialist radiographer coordinates and ensures the smooth running of the department using experience and evidence base to make informed decisions.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Communicates with a wide range of patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues in a manner consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Actively try to resolve complaints and issues at a local level
- Maintain professional development and ensure training is up to date and promote high standards within the department and Trust.
- Adhere strictly to the Trust and Departmental policies with regard to Health and Safety and deal with related issues.
- Manage daily workload in the allocated area and assist in service improvements.
- Prioritise workload based on knowledge and experience.
- Maintain the highest standard of radiographic practise at all times.
- Promote equality and diversity
- Comply with IRMER and IRR
- Help provide a comprehensive 24/7 service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Communicates with a wide range of patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues in a manner consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Actively try to resolve complaints and issues at a local level
- Maintain professional development and ensure training is up to date and promote high standards within the department and Trust.
- Adhere strictly to the Trust and Departmental policies with regard to Health and Safety and deal with related issues.
- Manage daily workload in the allocated area and assist in service improvements.
- Prioritise workload based on knowledge and experience.
- Maintain the highest standard of radiographic practise at all times.
- Promote equality and diversity
- Comply with IRMER and IRR
- Help provide a comprehensive 24/7 service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc/ DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current & Relevant CPD
Desirable
- Attendance at Study Days / Courses
- Experience in leadership roles
- Previous NHS Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 Months Post Qualification Experience
- Experience in a wide range of general radiographic procedures
- Involvement with QA.
- Use of PACS
- Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work.
- Evidence of willingness to expand clinical role.
- Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice.
- Awareness of changes within Imaging practice.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Experience of audit.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Relevant Legislation
Desirable
- Experience as coordinator or lead within x-ray department
- 2 Years Post Qualification Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc/ DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current & Relevant CPD
Desirable
- Attendance at Study Days / Courses
- Experience in leadership roles
- Previous NHS Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 Months Post Qualification Experience
- Experience in a wide range of general radiographic procedures
- Involvement with QA.
- Use of PACS
- Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work.
- Evidence of willingness to expand clinical role.
- Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice.
- Awareness of changes within Imaging practice.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Experience of audit.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Relevant Legislation
Desirable
- Experience as coordinator or lead within x-ray department
- 2 Years Post Qualification Experience
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).
