Cross Sectional Imaging Radiographer CT/MRI - Harefield Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

The post holder will be required to work in the Imaging Department and participate

in the provision of a 24-hr service in accordance with the procedures laid down by

the Head of the Department.

They will provide a specialist, high quality cardio-thoracic service to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.

They will have the ability to cope effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

They will be trained in defibrillation and intermediate life support.

They will be able to use PC based software.

They will possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills, always reflecting a professional attitude.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall

performance of all staff in the Imaging Department.

To play a role in the continuous development of the Trust as a member of the

Imaging team and as a potential member of a range of Trust quality/process improvement project groups

Imaging department has 2 CT scanners and 2 MRI Scanner performing variety of highly specialised cardiothoracic imaging.

We have a busy Primary angiography service and are one of the biggest Heart and Lung Transplant centres in Europe.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Communication

• • Give reassurance to patients undergoing examinations, explaining where necessary what is involved.

• • To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, overcoming any barriers to understand.

Be able to work as part of a team.

Being able if required to advise physicians during procedures, of best imaging and positioning

Give verbal advise to physicians of urgent clinical findings e.g. pneumothorax, especially during out of hours when a radiologist is not available

Communicate with other health professional to clarify and justify imaging request.

Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)

To act as an Operator under IR(ME)R 2000 regulations, undertaking radiographic examinations having first assessed the clinical requirements and sought any guidance required.

To observe and be responsible to ensure radiation protection is adhered to by all staff and visitors in all areas you are working, in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and local radiation policies. And to keep undated of any changes relating to these policies

To set and maintain standards of appearance and professional attitude at all times.

To maintained high standards of patient care and ensure that best practices

are implemented and maintained.

To work effectively as a team member.

To show initiative.

Be accountable for own professional actions.

Be able to check plain films, know when further imaging is required,

Support and assist the medical physicist to monitor and ensure maintenance of the quality assurance program within the cross-sectional imaging.

To observe and promote all Local Rules for Radiation Protection and MRI safety ensuring that radiation safety is of paramount importance.

To advise on issues of MRI safety, referring complex enquiries appropriately.

Be trained to proficiency level in the use of the MRI and CT equipment.

Be able and prepared to work anywhere, according to training, within the imaging department as required to ensure the smooth running of department.

Be competent in the use of all CT and MRI equipment.

Understand potential difficulties and risks of administration of contrast medium, in CT /MRI be able to fill, connect, and operate injector pumps.

Know how and when to call for assistant in the event of emergency. Be trained and able to assist in emergency patient care, including resuscitation.

To seek advice from colleagues and senior staff when required.

Ensure all rooms are clean and tidy and maintain a clean working environment including prompt cleaning up of bodily fluid spillages. Understand and deal with infectious materials in accordance with hospital policy. To be vigilant in hand washing procedures.

To assist in radiological procedures, utilising their patient care skills, knowledge, and experience

To observe all aspects of the HASAW act, COSHH, Health and Safety and all other trust and departmental and trust polices and know where to locate them.

Be able to work competently, single handily during out of hours duties

To participate in the extended and out of hours duty rota, covering a 24hr service 7 days a week

To be trained to a minimum level of immediate life support

Policy & Service development

Awareness of the wider political, social, economic, and institutional factors shaping healthcare provision

To have full knowledge and understanding of the statutory IR(ME)R, IRR17 regulations.

To produce, implement, and review comprehensive policies, procedures, and guidelines for operational and governance purposes across the imaging services, ensuring best practices are maintained and changes promoted to develop the service.

To be up to date on all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures and to follow/implement advice.

Resource management

Be able to trouble shoot where possible and report any equipment faults to superintendent/ radiography manager and ensure all reasonable care to avoid incident or accident

To assist the superintendent in charge of QA, when asked, in routine quality assurance on cross sectional imaging equipments.

People management

• To train new members of staff in the departmental protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Participate in departmental audit and clinical research.

• Maintain and manage the day-to-day work load / demand in CT/MRI

• Attend mandatory training and take part in in-house training and other such courses of instruction as may be arranged

• To maintain and develop an interest in future Radiography and in allied imaging techniques for post registration education, by keeping abreast of new techniques and actively participating in a programme of continuing professional development.

Information management

Be able to use all forms of data recording and restoration eg: PACS, IEP, patient information systems etc.

Produce and maintain accurate written and computerised patient records.

Maintain the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with data the protection act.

To use computerised Quantitative Coronary and Ventricular Analysis to advise the Cardiologist on size of balloon, stent and choice of catheter to be used during procedures.

Research and development.

To translate the outcomes of research into improved patient care by evaluating new ideas and being innovative in how they are applied.

Further sections

To ensure all team members have a real voice in the development of the Imaging service to patients/customers.

To maximise the potential of all team members and to ensure that all team members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members

To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources

To attend and play a part in corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team to represent the Trust at regional and national conferences and on working groups as appropriate

To abide by the NHS Code of conduct for managers, the Trusts Core behaviours for staff and managers and all other Trust policies, codes and practices, including standing financial instructions, research governance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement and health and safety.

Other duties

Attend mandatory training and take part in in-house training and other such courses of instruction as may be arranged

To maintain and develop an interest in future Radiography and in allied imaging techniques for post registration education, by keeping abreast of new techniques and actively participating in a programme of continuing professional development.

To abide by the Trusts core behaviours for staff and all other Trust Policies including standing financial instructions, research governance, codes and practices and health and safety policies.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree
• HCPC Registration
• continual personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of specialised cardio-thoracic angiography and MRI
• Experience of audit/quality systems

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience Experience in Cardiac MRI

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialised cardio-thoracic angiography and MRI.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of problem - solving skills
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a wide range of duties

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)