Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Radiology Department at Royal Berkshire as the Radiation Compliance, Safety and Quality lead.
This is opportunity for a registered Radiographer who is able to work autonomously and who wants to progress in this field.
This is a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a radiation safety culture across all members of staff within the department. Your knowledge and skills will support understanding of tlegal requirements and responsibilities involving IR(ME)R17 and IRR17 across the Trust and within the community.
The department was inspected by CQC IR(ME)R in August 2023 and we are proud of the report received. We are aiming to apply for QSI later this year and you will be key to supporting the Quality Manager through this process. You will work closely with the Radiology Management Team and support clinical teams in upholding safe systems of work.
This is a varied role where you are able to lead and manage various work streams to ensure compliance with regulations. We work in collaboration with our Medical Physics Department who are based on the Royal Berkshire site.
For the right candidate, there is opportunity to maintain clinical skills across various modalities and the option of hybrid working.
We are a friendly department and have high standards of quality, safety and patient care.
Please contact us should you wish to visit or arrange a telephone conversation. We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Job Description for full details surrounding this post. The person specification is included at the end of the attached document
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Radiology Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as the Radiation Compliance, Safety and Quality lead Radiographer.
This is an ideal opportunity for a HCPC registered Radiographer who is able to work autonomously and who wants to progress in quality, safety and has a sound understanding of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17.
This is a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a radiation safety culture across all members of staff within the radiology department. Your knowledge and skills will support understanding of the legal requirements and responsibilities involving IR(ME)R17 and IRR17 across the Trust and within the community.
The department was inspected by CQC IR(ME)R in August 2023 and we are proud of the report received. We are aiming to apply for QSI later this year and you will be key to supporting the Quality Manager through this process. You will work closely with the Radiology Management Team and support clinical teams in upholding safe systems of work.
This is a varied role where you are able to lead and manage various work streams to ensure compliance with regulations. We work in collaboration with our Medical Physics Department who are based on the Royal Berkshire site.
For the right candidate, there is opportunity to maintain clinical skills across various modalities and the option of hybrid working.
We are a friendly department and have high standards of quality, safety and patient care.
Please contact us should you wish to visit or arrange a telephone conversation. We look forward to receiving your application.
The post holder will take the lead role in ensuring compliance with legislation concerning Radiation across the Radiology Department
- They will be responsible for the development and currency of all IR(ME)R and IRR documentation and processes within the department, in conjunction with the Radiation protection Advisor (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
- They will act as IR(ME)R Coordinator for the department (including Bracknell Healthspace and Townlands Memorial Hospital
- They will support the IR(ME)R Coordinator at West Berkshire Community Hospital
- The post holder will provide professional leadership and management for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the quality, safety and effectiveness of radiation protection, to ensure high standards of safety and care for patients, visitors and staff
- They will be responsible for the auditing of referrers, both internal and external to the organisation, ensuring compliance with national & local legislation
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all NMR protocols are actively reviewed and updated when necessary.
- They will have delegated responsibility for the physical assets of the department, and will ensure currency and accuracy of the departmental asset register, in conjunction with Clinical Engineering (CE)
- The post holder will act as an experienced HCPC Registered Radiographer and will participate, as required, in the provision of imaging services to a diversity of patient presentations
- The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries, working to deliver defined results guided by national legislation and local policies and regulations
- The post holder will work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure that the requirements for Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) are met.
The Post Holder will work closely with the Quality Manager and deputise when necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Radiology Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as the Radiation Compliance, Safety and Quality lead Radiographer.
This is an ideal opportunity for a HCPC registered Radiographer who is able to work autonomously and who wants to progress in quality, safety and has a sound understanding of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17.
This is a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a radiation safety culture across all members of staff within the radiology department. Your knowledge and skills will support understanding of the legal requirements and responsibilities involving IR(ME)R17 and IRR17 across the Trust and within the community.
The department was inspected by CQC IR(ME)R in August 2023 and we are proud of the report received. We are aiming to apply for QSI later this year and you will be key to supporting the Quality Manager through this process. You will work closely with the Radiology Management Team and support clinical teams in upholding safe systems of work.
This is a varied role where you are able to lead and manage various work streams to ensure compliance with regulations. We work in collaboration with our Medical Physics Department who are based on the Royal Berkshire site.
For the right candidate, there is opportunity to maintain clinical skills across various modalities and the option of hybrid working.
We are a friendly department and have high standards of quality, safety and patient care.
Please contact us should you wish to visit or arrange a telephone conversation. We look forward to receiving your application.
The post holder will take the lead role in ensuring compliance with legislation concerning Radiation across the Radiology Department
- They will be responsible for the development and currency of all IR(ME)R and IRR documentation and processes within the department, in conjunction with the Radiation protection Advisor (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
- They will act as IR(ME)R Coordinator for the department (including Bracknell Healthspace and Townlands Memorial Hospital
- They will support the IR(ME)R Coordinator at West Berkshire Community Hospital
- The post holder will provide professional leadership and management for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the quality, safety and effectiveness of radiation protection, to ensure high standards of safety and care for patients, visitors and staff
- They will be responsible for the auditing of referrers, both internal and external to the organisation, ensuring compliance with national & local legislation
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all NMR protocols are actively reviewed and updated when necessary.
- They will have delegated responsibility for the physical assets of the department, and will ensure currency and accuracy of the departmental asset register, in conjunction with Clinical Engineering (CE)
- The post holder will act as an experienced HCPC Registered Radiographer and will participate, as required, in the provision of imaging services to a diversity of patient presentations
- The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries, working to deliver defined results guided by national legislation and local policies and regulations
- The post holder will work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure that the requirements for Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) are met.
The Post Holder will work closely with the Quality Manager and deputise when necessary
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Management qualification or significant managerial experience
- Good presentation skills
interview
Essential
- able to understand IRMER and IRR
- is registered radiographer
Desirable
- able to work flexibly
- can work across all sites
application
Essential
- BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training in a multidisciplinary setting
- Experience in writing policies and procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial experience at Band 6 (or above)
- Demonstrable understanding of HR processes, e.g. Regulation of Conduct, Appraisal, Absence Management
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Management qualification or significant managerial experience
- Good presentation skills
interview
Essential
- able to understand IRMER and IRR
- is registered radiographer
Desirable
- able to work flexibly
- can work across all sites
application
Essential
- BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training in a multidisciplinary setting
- Experience in writing policies and procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial experience at Band 6 (or above)
- Demonstrable understanding of HR processes, e.g. Regulation of Conduct, Appraisal, Absence Management
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).
