Interventional Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out clinical and administrative work as a senior member of a small, specialised team, performing general and fluoroscopy and angiographic procedures for clinicians, within agreed protocols

Liaising with wards and other departments

Will also contribute to quality assurance programme and be involved in audit/research where appropriate

Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies and continuing professional development as required by Health Professions Council for state registration

To perform fluoroscopic and general examinations to the highest standard in accordance with department protocols and guidelines, using professional judgment, skills and experience; is not directly supervised, is always accountable for own professional actions, including in emergency and lone working situations

Giving information and advice where appropriate

To be part of the rotation between the areas maintaining expertise on all equipment

To prioritise workload according to clinical need

To deputise in the absence of the Lead Radiographer

To maintain high ethical and professional standards in appearance and attitude as within the guidelines published by the College of Radiographers and adhering to the statement of conduct as approved by the Radiographers Board, Health Professions Council

To maintain patient confidentiality

Checking patients details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the referral form/computer. Referrals must be justified within departmental protocols and within statutory regulations; IR(ME)R 2017 and the Radiographer must use their professional judgment to refuse inappropriate requests

To ensure that patients are not pregnant prior to certain procedures.

To supervise, clinically teach and advise other radiology staff, student radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants

To be reflective, independent and autonomous in thinking and outlook

To participate in the delivery of the regular Quality Assurance tests within the Interventional Radiology department and act on results to improve quality of service

Able to communicate imaging procedures empathetically to gain verbal consent and co-operation from a variety of patients including those from different cultural backgrounds, those with learning difficulties, paediatric, the elderly and infirm and traumatised patients

Provide advice on the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required

Relates aftercare and condition related information to all patients, in a sympathetic and diplomatic manner

To perform examinations without radiological supervision yet acknowledging where physician input is necessary

To participate in the major incident procedure when required

To ensure that both patient care and the patient welfare are kept to the highest standard

To be conversant with and adhere to all safety guidelines relating to the department in connection with radiation safety and to be conversant with emergency procedures

To ensure protocols and procedures are maintained and updated in conjunction with radiologists to ensure the highest standards of patient care

Communicates effectively with a wide range of service users including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals to provide high quality patient care and use of resources and to ensure the smooth running of the service

To use the radiology computer system for input and retrieval of patient details as required for audit and department statistics

To read and adhere to the policies and procedures of the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Have knowledge of clerical and assistant duties and be able to undertake these when required to assist with the smooth running of the department

To record all equipment faults and arrange for the service engineers to attend and repair any faults as soon as possible

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment and liaise with estates or housekeeping department as necessary

Report to the Lead Radiographer any sickness or absence from work of any member of the department

Any other tasks requested by the Lead Radiographer that may reasonably be deemed to come within scope of post

To keep up to date with modern practices by participating in training both onsite and attending external courses when required

Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies and continuing professional development as required by HPC for state registration

Attends mandatory training courses in accordance with Trust policies

To participate in audit of clinical procedures and systems

Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in service improvement

To contribute to discussions on service/policy development

To provide comments on changes to policies and procedures

To ensure the effective use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum

To ensure that agreed stock levels are maintained within the Interventional Radiology department.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Developed understanding of the need to work as an individual and as part of a team
• Radiation safety - working knowledge of IR (M) ER 2017 regulations, and ionising radiation regulations 2017

Desirable

• Experience of digital radiography and PACS
• Some practical experience in Interventional Radiology

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

• BSc or working towards in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Post grad certificate qualification or equivalent
• Society of Radiographers Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections or equivalent
• Registration with the HCPC

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Possesses highly developed dexterity skills including fine manipulation, skills with consistency and accuracy across a wide range of equipment and radiographic positioning techniques
• Good hand, eye, and sensory co-ordination necessary
• Able to adapt radiographic procedures and techniques to support and care for patients undergoing radiographic examinations in non-routine circumstances

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)