Senior CT/MRI Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertaking a wide variety of imaging examinations on different makes and models of equipment acting as a Practitioner as defined within IR(ME)R 2017, requiring an assessment of each referral and decision on whether to proceed with the examination as requested, modify or reject it.

To determine and deliver the most appropriate imaging procedures assisting with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a wide range of patients and conditions. This may lead to discussion and refusal of requests from doctors and emergency nurse practitioners using the IR(ME)R regulations.

Alongside other Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants, preparing patients for imaging procedures, explains the procedure and ensures that the patient is comfortable and properly positioned.

Ensuring all referrals are justified and provide advice on protocols if required.

Ensuring patient identification/safety checks are completed prior to imaging examination.

Ensuring consistently high-quality images are produced. Administering contrast media in line with PGD guidance, SOPs & protocols.

Assessing all images for quality and clinical significance and escalate urgent findings.

Ensuring all examinations are completed, post-processed and allocated for reporting at the end of each day.

Responsible for own clinical areas with regards to linen change and cleanliness.

Supervising junior Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants when required, ensuring they are working in line with IRR2017.

Flexible in working practices to ensure that the Imaging services are staffed at all locations.

Adapting protocols and procedures for best practice in conjunction with local radiologist and clinician requests.

Providing clinical input as required to promote the service to local clinicians.

Acts professionally within the standard and framework provided by the HCPC and College of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct. Maintains active registration with HCPC. Further Responsibilities

Maintains the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity. Provides support and reassurance to patients.

Maintains own personal Continual Professional Development and a professional portfolio in line with HCPC & CoR recommendations and requirements.

Updates clinical practice, participate in clinical trials as required and keep up to date in latest techniques.

Carries out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to have knowledge of supporting policies and safety and to undertake the appropriate level of training for your role.

To become part of the Radiation Protection Supervisors team within the department, Providing reports for the annual radiation meeting and reporting incidents and concerns with the support of the RPA.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Has a full understanding of safety issues and the hazards and safety implications of working on 1.5T and 3T scanners.

Ensures that all safety guidelines are followed in clinical practice.

Carries out regular Quality Assurance Tests on equipment.

Be responsible for the safety of patients and other staff.

Reports any malfunctions of equipment to a senior person and records relevant information on the RADAR system.

To comply with the IR (ME)R 2017 regulations and lonising Radiations Regulations 2017. These are aimed at reducing the radiation dose to Patients, Staff and Public.

Ensures all work environments are safe and within guidelines.

Maintains own compliance and ensure department staff awareness and compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures to include, but not limited to, CQC, SHE, DSE, Fire, COSHH, Life Support, Safeguarding, Information Security, Infection Control and Manual Handling.

Maintains high-standards of infection control.

Contributes to risk assessments for new and current imaging locations and modalities.

This list is not exhaustive. This role is accountable to follow all company policies and adheres to professional standards.

Person Specification

Pre-Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you have right to work in the UK?
• What is your sonography skillset?
• Can you tell us about your experience with MRI, CT, X-ray, Dexa, or Ultrasound imaging?
• Are you currently HCPC registered?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at MIP?
• MIP values encourage proactive problem-solving (Why Not Today?). Can you describe a time
• when you took the initiative to solve a problem?
• Are you comfortable working in a team environment (Yes We Can value)?
• What is your notice period and salary expectation?

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC in Radiography or equivalent
• 2 years post qualification experience in CT/MRI

Desirable

• Flexible approach
• Excellent and professional communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Good organisational skills.

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

Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre

Beeching Road

Bexhill-on-sea

East Sussex

TN39 3LJ

Employer's website

https://medicalimaging.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)