Job responsibilities
Responsibility for
Patient/Service User Care
Provide high quality imaging services within the X-ray (60%)
and Breast Imaging (40%) environments, ensuring efficient workflow and high
standards of patient care in line with Guernseys CARE values.
Act as a specialist practitioner performing and supervising
a full range of radiographic and breast imaging examinations using a
compassionate and respectful approach.
To provide high-quality and autonomous 2D and 3D Mammography
imaging for both screening and symptomatic patients for the purposes of breast
screening and symptomatic breast assessment.
Independently undertake specialist mammographic techniques,
including magnification, spot compression and implant views.
Assist with interventional breast procedures, including
stereo-guided biopsies, vacuum-assisted biopsies, wire localisation,
ultrasound-guided procedures (where trained)
Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, and local radiation
protection policies, demonstrating accountability for patient and staff safety.
Work as part of the radiation protection team contributing
to audit, quality assurance and assisting the Radiation Protection Supervisor
(RPS) for the modality areas.
Ensure a patient-focused approach, addressing concerns with
compassion and always maintaining dignity and confidentiality.
Monitor and optimize radiation doses in line with ALARP
principles, demonstrating accountability for patient safety.
Occasionally manage complex cases, including oncology,
paediatric, trauma, and vulnerable patients, with respect and sensitivity.
Contribute to optimising equipment performance, liaising
with medical physics and engineers to maintain optimal functionality 24/7
service delivery.
Participate in an equal rotation of the 1st and 2nd X-ray
teams on-call rota.
Potential working in the satellite X-ray unit at the Mignot
Memorial Hospital, Alderney.
Leadership
Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training for
Radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students, fostering a culture of
respect and continuous improvement.
To participate in one-to-one and team meetings following
HSCs Values Based Appraisal process, developing plans to meet personal and
organisational objectives.
Assist in daily rostering, and performance management of the
Radiography team, ensuring accountability in professional development.
To coordinate and delegate activities to colleagues where
applicable within agreed systems of working, considering required skill mix and
staffing levels, in accordance with patient/service user need.
Actively pursue CPD activities and promote evidence-based
practice within the department.
Policy and Service Development
To contribute to service development and give constructive
feedback to changes within policies and procedures, ensuring that new
initiatives are incorporated into working practices for staff.
To support the lead Radiographers to initiate and implement
improvements using a systematic approach using KPIs and clinical incidents.
To ensure that student Radiographers are working within the
scope of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
Identify and implement service improvements, including new
techniques and technologies, to deliver excellence in patient care.
Contribute to policy development and ensure adherence to
national and local guidelines, maintaining accountability for service
standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate
with other Radiographers, Radiologists and other healthcare professionals in a
respectful and compassionate manner.
Partnership Working
To demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles
of the CARE Values.
To actively work and promote collaborative working as part
of a multi-disciplinary team with a range of professionals from other service
areas who may be participating in the care of a patient/service user.
To actively participate in effective team working,
communicating with others in a constructive way, which enables colleagues to
make suggestions for the improvement of care delivery.
Through effective negotiation and organisational and
political awareness, create an environment for partnership working and
dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
To participate in team meetings.
Responsibility for Physical and Financial Resources
To ensure that public funds are used responsibly and
appropriately.
To effectively manage resources within the service area e.g
equipment and supplies.
To ensure the safe and responsible use of equipment.
To ensure all staff handle patients valuables in accordance
with agreed policies and procedures.
Professional Development
To take responsibility for maintaining own professional
development and revalidation requirements, ensuring completion of training in
accordance with the Statutory, Mandatory and Essential to Role Training Policy.
To participate in one-to-one meetings and HSCs Values Based
Appraisal process, developing plans to meet personal and organisational
objectives.
To continually develop new knowledge and skills, applying
this to practice and sharing with colleagues and students as appropriate.
To participate in the induction, orientation and development
of new staff, agency workers, students and any voluntary workers.
To ensure the service area provides an effective learning
environment and to supervise and assess pre and post registration students in
accordance with University and HSC requirements.
Analysis and Data Management
To contribute to Key Performance Indicators and trends
within own service area.
To utilise a variety of data sources to contribute to the
analysis and investigation of incidents.
Participate in audit, risk management, and clinical
governance to enhance service quality, striving for excellence in all
practices.
