Job summary
Job Title: Senior Radiographer - Band 6 - with DEXA experience
Hours per week: 18.75 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £35,392-£42,618 per annum
Please note if you commence in post prior to October 2024, you will be paid in line with 2023/2024 agenda for change pay scales.
Closing Date: 26th September 2024
Interview Date: 3rd October 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
To carry out clinical and administrative work as a senior member of the X-ray team; performing all DEXA examinations throughout the Trust within agreed protocols
Vet DEXA requests
Liaise with external referrers
Liaising with wards and other departments
Will also contribute to quality assurance programme and be involved in audit/research where appropriate
To take the lead on DEXA imaging and provide cascade training
Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies as required by Health Care Professionals Council for state registration
To perform examinations to the highest standard in accordance with department protocols and guidelines, using professional judgment , skills and experience; is not directly supervised, is accountable for own professional actions at all times including in emergency and lone working situations
Providing information and advice where appropriate
To prioritise workload according to clinical need
To deputise for 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 Care Professions Council
To maintain patient confidentiality
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, full details are in the attached job description.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Ensure that identified abnormalities are brought to the attention of clinicians (medical staff/advanced practitioners) so that images may be reported upon urgently in the patients best interests
Critical evaluation of all images including repeating a sequence or taking further views where needed
To be reflective, independent and autonomous in thinking and outlook
To participate in the delivery of regular Quality Assurance tests within the Radiology department and act on results to improve quality of service
Able to communicate imaging procedures empathically to gain verbal consent and cooperation from a variety of patients including those from different cultural backgrounds, those with learning difficulties, Paediatric, the elderly and infirm patients
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, full details are in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Ensure that identified abnormalities are brought to the attention of clinicians (medical staff/advanced practitioners) so that images may be reported upon urgently in the patients best interests
Critical evaluation of all images including repeating a sequence or taking further views where needed
To be reflective, independent and autonomous in thinking and outlook
To participate in the delivery of regular Quality Assurance tests within the Radiology department and act on results to improve quality of service
Able to communicate imaging procedures empathically to gain verbal consent and cooperation from a variety of patients including those from different cultural backgrounds, those with learning difficulties, Paediatric, the elderly and infirm patients
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, full details are in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Developed understanding of the need to work as an individual and as part of a team
- Significant post qualification radiography experience
- Able to supervise the safe use of a range of equipment Radiation safety - working knowledge of IR (M) ER 2017 regulations, and ionising radiation regulations 2017
- 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
Desirable
- Some practical experience in DEXA scanning techniques
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Evidence of CPD
- Society of Radiographers Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections or equivalent
- Registration with the HPC
- Up-to-date mandatory training skills (CPR, Fire, H&S, MMH)
Desirable
- Post grad certificate qualification or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To provide, receive and negotiate complex, sensitive and/or contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathetic or reassurance skills are required
- Ability to support other staff members
- Able to recognise own needs and take appropriate action when exposed to conflicting, distressing or emotional circumstances such as severe trauma and Non Accidental Injury in children; or when dealing with intoxicated/abusive patients and relatives
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to reflect on and learn from radiographic research evidence and experience and apply findings to practice
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Flexible approach to departmental duties and able to adapt practice according to needs of service
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Displays enthusiasm and energy
- Able to use a range of information to safely and effectively assess patients for particular radiographic techniques/interventions
- Sense of humour
- Good interpersonal skills
- Contribute to the development of protocols and procedures and know when to refer to others
- Consistent high level of concentration required when checking images to determine if further imaging is necessary, and when teaching students
- High professional standards
- Required to make decisions or recommendations in the best interest of the patient; for example deciding if emergency treatment or urgent referral is needed
- Maintain a high professional attitude whilst working under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Able to exert frequent moderate physical effort throughout a duty e.g. positioning and manoeuvring patients and equipment with and without mechanical aids
- 7 day working and on call duties
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- Expect respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Developed understanding of the need to work as an individual and as part of a team
- Significant post qualification radiography experience
- Able to supervise the safe use of a range of equipment Radiation safety - working knowledge of IR (M) ER 2017 regulations, and ionising radiation regulations 2017
- 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
Desirable
- Some practical experience in DEXA scanning techniques
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Evidence of CPD
- Society of Radiographers Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections or equivalent
- Registration with the HPC
- Up-to-date mandatory training skills (CPR, Fire, H&S, MMH)
Desirable
- Post grad certificate qualification or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To provide, receive and negotiate complex, sensitive and/or contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathetic or reassurance skills are required
- Ability to support other staff members
- Able to recognise own needs and take appropriate action when exposed to conflicting, distressing or emotional circumstances such as severe trauma and Non Accidental Injury in children; or when dealing with intoxicated/abusive patients and relatives
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to reflect on and learn from radiographic research evidence and experience and apply findings to practice
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Flexible approach to departmental duties and able to adapt practice according to needs of service
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Displays enthusiasm and energy
- Able to use a range of information to safely and effectively assess patients for particular radiographic techniques/interventions
- Sense of humour
- Good interpersonal skills
- Contribute to the development of protocols and procedures and know when to refer to others
- Consistent high level of concentration required when checking images to determine if further imaging is necessary, and when teaching students
- High professional standards
- Required to make decisions or recommendations in the best interest of the patient; for example deciding if emergency treatment or urgent referral is needed
- Maintain a high professional attitude whilst working under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Able to exert frequent moderate physical effort throughout a duty e.g. positioning and manoeuvring patients and equipment with and without mechanical aids
- 7 day working and on call duties
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- Expect respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
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).
