Job summary
We are recruiting a Band 6 Radiographer role responsible for tuition of the Dental students in Imaging Techniques and Interpretation for the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Dental hospital
This role will be to support management in the day to day services and staffing of the Dental x-ray department.
This role can either be split between Main X-ray and Dental Hospital (with participation in the shift rota) or a full time clinical tutor role in the Dental Hospital.
The post holders will also be given the opportunity to study for a PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Be responsible for high quality radiographic services.
Tuition of the Dental students in Radiographic imaging and Interpretation - Post graduate qualification will be supported
Supervision and coordination of the clinical team, performing imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard.
Support the Band 7 Lead Radiographer for Dental x-ray taking responsibility for the day to day activity within the department.
Assist with & support development of Band 5 Radiographers ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedures.
Ensuring QA, preventative maintenance and breakdown is completed and records are maintained.
Involvement in Audit, Research and Presentations.
Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records.
Ensure that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the Local Rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the Senior RPS / RPA.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Lead in each section.
To participate in multi-disciplinary team working and the vetting of referrals.
To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
Tuition and supervision of Dental students within Radiology.
Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers, and band 5 radiographers setting high standards of radiography.
Ensuring a high standard of patient care.
Ensuring all staff rotating through the dental x-ray department are conversant with all day to day duties.
Organise and supervise workflow in the area.
Report and record faults on equipment as and when they occur.
To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.
Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.
Involvement in the setting of radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations.
Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work
Please see job description and personal specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Lead in each section.
To participate in multi-disciplinary team working and the vetting of referrals.
To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
Tuition and supervision of Dental students within Radiology.
Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers, and band 5 radiographers setting high standards of radiography.
Ensuring a high standard of patient care.
Ensuring all staff rotating through the dental x-ray department are conversant with all day to day duties.
Organise and supervise workflow in the area.
Report and record faults on equipment as and when they occur.
To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.
Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.
Involvement in the setting of radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations.
Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work
Please see job description and personal specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in radiography or relevant specialist area
- Supervision of radiographic staff
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to train/mentor staff
- Good time management
Desirable
- Ability to meet deadlines
Other
Essential
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Approachable
- Diplomatic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in radiography or relevant specialist area
- Supervision of radiographic staff
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to train/mentor staff
- Good time management
Desirable
- Ability to meet deadlines
Other
Essential
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Approachable
- Diplomatic
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).
