Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
Work as a practising member of the team of specialist radiographers that work in the cardiology catheter laboratory. Working in close association with the consultant cardiologists, associate specialist, nursing staff and cardiac physiologists. Act as a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing cardiac intervention, participating on an on-call rota providing out of hours service for PCI.
Main duties of the job
- Become expert in operating the highly complex Medical Devices used in delivering the Radiographic aspects of this service.
- Become expert in conforming to the highest standards of radiographic techniques.
- Maintain competence in the use of all relevant Medical Devices.
- Help manage the radiographic aspects of the cardiac catheter laboratory including the environment and the equipment.
- Participate in the quality assurance program for the Catheter lab equipment.
- Manage the injection of contrast via a powered injector ensuring the parameters are adjusted accurately for each injection and the timing of each injection is optimum.
- Participate as a practising member of, the team of specialist diagnostic radiographers in the PCI / angiography service in close association with the consultant cardiologists in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as set down by the Health Professions Council.
- Make the care and wellbeing of patients the emphasis of your daily duties, ensuring the safety, care and welfare of each patient throughout their examination, understanding and complying with all departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Treat all patients, their carer and or relatives with dignity and respect
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
About us
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.
Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.
The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.
The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.
Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting technique when required; reassure patients prior to examinations, explain imaging procedures to gain understanding and cooperation and achieve the desired result.
- Execute and teach the skills required to adapt techniques to accommodate patients with special needs.
- Move and handle persons who are not independently mobile, using appropriate equipment as required.
- Take personal responsibility for the checking of images for correct patient identification and diagnostic quality, working in close association with the consultant cardiologists to ensure that the diagnostic standard is maintained.
- Have a general awareness of the quality of all images, advising and helping other qualified and trainee radiographers to reach the required standard.
- Take responsibility for the adequate protection of patients and staff against radiation and other occupational hazards, having awareness and implementing of the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the employers procedures.
- Ensure each request is justified to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017.
- Report any incidents to the radiation protection supervisor following departmental procedures.
- Ensure that good ergonomic practice is adopted so that repetitive strain injuries are not induced.
- Ensure that current legislative requirements in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH and the Trusts health and safety policies are followed.
- Recognise and act on signs of deteriorating health and act accordingly, knowing where to find, and how to use emergency equipment.
- Work within designated role as part of the directorate multidisciplinary team.
- Liaise with specialist nursing staff, consultant cardiologists as needed.
- Be conversant and comply with the relevant protocols within the department.
- Ensure the safety of patients and staff whilst in work area.
- Ensure that daily checks and testing of emergency equipment are completed.
- Ensure and record that equipment is clean and fit for use by visual inspection on a daily basis.
- Be fully conversant with the major incident policy, acting without delay should the need arise.
- Respond calmly and competently to medical and other departmental emergencies.
- Regularly attend multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to discussions on technical and clinical issues.
- Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.
- Work as a member of the team of PCI radiographers managing and coordinating the daily workload.
- Participate in the provision of an out of hours service as required, including weekends and public holidays.
- Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving care first, and to challenge poor care, doing so as soon as any shortcomings are seen.
- Where called upon, to assist in the general radiology workload of the hospital when scheduling allows.
Managerial- Assist the lead cardiac radiographer to efficiently, effectively and safely manage the PCI service.
- Assist with recruitment and appraisal of staff as required.
- Provide leadership, training and development for all other radiographers that rotate through the PCI unit.
- Be fully conversant, and ensure compliance, with relevant Trust policies.
- Initiate the complaints / incidents procedure as required, following Trust policy.
- Engender an ethos of help and cooperation with all employees and service users.
- Assist with assessing and writing protocols, procedures and policies as required, ensuring all policy and service developments are impact assessed in respect of equality requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting technique when required; reassure patients prior to examinations, explain imaging procedures to gain understanding and cooperation and achieve the desired result.
- Execute and teach the skills required to adapt techniques to accommodate patients with special needs.
- Move and handle persons who are not independently mobile, using appropriate equipment as required.
- Take personal responsibility for the checking of images for correct patient identification and diagnostic quality, working in close association with the consultant cardiologists to ensure that the diagnostic standard is maintained.
- Have a general awareness of the quality of all images, advising and helping other qualified and trainee radiographers to reach the required standard.
- Take responsibility for the adequate protection of patients and staff against radiation and other occupational hazards, having awareness and implementing of the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the employers procedures.
- Ensure each request is justified to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017.
- Report any incidents to the radiation protection supervisor following departmental procedures.
- Ensure that good ergonomic practice is adopted so that repetitive strain injuries are not induced.
- Ensure that current legislative requirements in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH and the Trusts health and safety policies are followed.
- Recognise and act on signs of deteriorating health and act accordingly, knowing where to find, and how to use emergency equipment.
- Work within designated role as part of the directorate multidisciplinary team.
- Liaise with specialist nursing staff, consultant cardiologists as needed.
- Be conversant and comply with the relevant protocols within the department.
- Ensure the safety of patients and staff whilst in work area.
- Ensure that daily checks and testing of emergency equipment are completed.
- Ensure and record that equipment is clean and fit for use by visual inspection on a daily basis.
- Be fully conversant with the major incident policy, acting without delay should the need arise.
- Respond calmly and competently to medical and other departmental emergencies.
- Regularly attend multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to discussions on technical and clinical issues.
- Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.
- Work as a member of the team of PCI radiographers managing and coordinating the daily workload.
- Participate in the provision of an out of hours service as required, including weekends and public holidays.
- Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving care first, and to challenge poor care, doing so as soon as any shortcomings are seen.
- Where called upon, to assist in the general radiology workload of the hospital when scheduling allows.
Managerial- Assist the lead cardiac radiographer to efficiently, effectively and safely manage the PCI service.
- Assist with recruitment and appraisal of staff as required.
- Provide leadership, training and development for all other radiographers that rotate through the PCI unit.
- Be fully conversant, and ensure compliance, with relevant Trust policies.
- Initiate the complaints / incidents procedure as required, following Trust policy.
- Engender an ethos of help and cooperation with all employees and service users.
- Assist with assessing and writing protocols, procedures and policies as required, ensuring all policy and service developments are impact assessed in respect of equality requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years post qualification experience in Cath Lab environment/department Exis essential
Qualifications
Essential
- A BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma College Radiographers DCR
- A degree or other relevant qualification specifically approved by the Health Professions Council
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years post qualification experience in Cath Lab environment/department Exis essential
Qualifications
Essential
- A BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma College Radiographers DCR
- A degree or other relevant qualification specifically approved by the Health Professions Council
