Band 6 Senior Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Provide a high standard of radiography to ensure that all patients attending the x-raydepartment and outreach centre receive the maximum care. Specialised views include dental, maxillo-facial, temporomandibular joint, cephalometric, salivary gland and cross-sectional imaging
2. To comply with the Trusts infection control policy as there is some contact withsaliva/blood. There is contact with contaminated x-ray accessories.
3. To adhere to COSSH procedures as there is contact with hazardous substances, i.e.;fixer and developer chemicals.
4. Teach dental radiography to various dental professionals. This constitutes a key part ofthe post and entails tutorials, practical demonstrations, training and assessments for thefollowing groups:
   • Dental undergraduates, dental hygienists/therapists, and dental surgery assistantsfrom within the hospital.
   • BCU radiography students, qualified radiographers from other hospitals, and dentalsurgery assistants from various colleges around Birmingham that are now runningradiography courses in line with the IR(ME)R 2000 regulations.
   • Postgraduate dentists doing update courses.
5. Help identify training needs and assist in developing training programmes for thesegroups.
6. Use the red dot system to identify radiographs that may need reporting by theradiologist, prepare them for reporting, and ensure any recommendations are followedup.
7. As a specialist dental hospital to supply forensic investigation teams with any assistancerequired, e.g. copying of radiographs, dental radiographic techniques, to aid in theidentification of victims of disasters.
8. Develop and participate in departmental, hospital and outreach centre quality assurance and audit programmes as required.
9. Participate in on-going training programmes, mandatory and professional CPD.
10. Communicate effectively with patients to describe what is required of them for therequested examination to be performed.
11. Support the patient through their treatment in the x-ray department and outreach centre.
12. Deal with all patients verbal complaints in accordance with trust policies andprocedures.
13. Participate in regular appraisals with their manager and identify performance standardsof the post. Help identify own training and developmental needs, to meet thesestandards.
14. Work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations (including IR(ME)R 2000,IRR99, and COSHH)., departmental policies, procedures and local rules. Comply withthe policies, procedures and regulations issued by trust and the Data Protection Act.

Management/Leadership

1. To take responsibility for the day to day running of the department in the absence of theSuperintendent Radiographer on a designated rotational basis.
2. To record and report all breakdowns and faults of equipment to the SuperintendentRadiographer
3. To record and report all defects and breakages of fixtures and fittings and takeappropriate action to instigate repair.
4. To ensure that high standards of cleanliness of the environment and equipment aremaintained.
5. To ensure that pharmaceutical, disposable and other store items in the X-rayDepartment and Outreach Centre are maintained at an adequate but economical level.
6. To report any accident or injury occurring in the X-ray Department and the OutreachCentre to the Superintendent Radiographer.
7. To maintain and ensure others maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment.
8. To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of patients, visitors andstaff.
9. To ensure that during the course of work, adequate protection is given to him/herself,patients and other members of staff against exposure to ionising radiation and inparticular, to ensure that no unauthorised persons or equipment is allowed into theexamination room.
10. To be aware of the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, IR(ME)RRegulations and ensure guidelines are followed.
11. To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.

Research

• There is a requirement to assist in the collection of data for research and audit.Education and experience
• To be responsible for personal continuing professional development by attending relevantcourses and reading literature to keep updated with technical and professional developments.

Training

1. To assist in the clinical and theoretical training of student radiographers, studenttherapists, undergraduate dentists and dental nurses, and facilitate all staffdevelopment.
2. To perform clinical assessments for therapists, dental undergraduates and dentalnurses, both student and post qualified.

Liason/Communication

1. To liaise with Radiographic colleagues, the office staff and secretarial staff.
2. To liaise with clinicians and staff on the clinics on a regular basis.
3. To liaise with any other personnel to promote good working relationships.
4. To communicate effectively with children with learning difficulties and special needs.
5. To carry out duties, e.g. lectures, presentations, etc, to assist in promotion of theservice.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or DCR(R) (equivalent qualification)
• GCSE or Equivalent in English Language & mathematic

Desirable

• Post Gradate Training
• Teaching Qualification

Skils/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work at a high standard in the area requiring precision
• Interest in teaching Dental radiography as a specialist skill

Desirable

• Awareness in Dental radiography

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to adapt to change to fulfil NHS requirements

Desirable

• Awareness of Dental radiography techniques

Experience

Essential

• Post Qualification experience preferably in an NHS teaching hospital
• Teaching and Training
• Experience Audit & Quality assurance
• Experience of PACs & RIS

Desirable

• Experience of Head and Jaw Radiography
• Plain radiography experience within and accident & emergency department
• Experience with children trauma etc

Other Job requirement

Essential

• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Member of the Society of Radiographers

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Dental Hospital Xray Department

5 Mill Pool Way Edgbaston

Birmingham

B5 7EG

Employer's website

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