Job summary
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To undertake all duties associated with the provision of a modern Isotope Imaging service, providing a high standard of care at all times.
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To participate in the supervision and training of student radiographers and isotope imaging trainees.
Main duties of the job
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To perform a wide variety of specialised Isotope imaging procedures and examinations as service needs required by radiology.
- Able to deal with high pressure demands from service users, ensuring patient care is not compromised.
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Work as part of a team in Isotope imaging within the Trust, but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload.
About us
Our radiology department has maintained its accreditation status now recognised as Quality Standards in Imaging.
HCPC registered Isotope Radiographer Band 6 .
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Radiographer into our Isotope service in CHFT
Our radiology department has ISAS accreditation status
We will consider applications from staff fully experienced in radiology but we will consider your application if you would require further training in any aspects of Isotope which need to include hybrid imaging. The training will involve development of knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of all Isotope equipment as well as recognition and experience in clinical working practices.
Patient doses are supplied to us as a Multi Dose Vial System and as such requires knowledge of handling Isotopes and the drawing up procedures .
The Isotope suite is equipped with a hybrid Siemens Intevo 6 Spect CT scanner and we carry out a wide range of Isotope examinations, such as cardiac, paediatric, endocrinology, orthopaedics, oncology, rheumatology, urology, gastrology, and acute pulmonary embolus.
We are based at Huddersfield Royal but also provide services for Calderdale Royal
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide a full range of clinical examinations performed within the departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained and to be responsible for the quality of own work and that of Band 5 trainees and Student Radiographers under supervision where applicable.
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Plan and undertake all duties required in the provision of the radiographic service within a specialised (modality) working environment.
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Ensure that high quality images are produced on all ranges of patients, adapting techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient and ensuring patient care at all times.
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Registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council. Works within the HCPC professional code of conduct and standards of proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust. Adheres to departmental protocols.
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Practice in accordance with the current legislation governing the use of ionising Radiation for Medical and other purposes. Implementing Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 .
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Work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to ensure the safe accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste in accordance with The Environment Agency Regulation
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Adhere to departmental safety guidelines ensuring patient and staff safety at all times. Perform pre examination patient checks.
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Able to diffuse potentially aggressive situations involving patients, relatives or carers effectively
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Able to deal with verbal complaints efficiently and effectively completing all documentation.
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Communicate effectively with patients in all age ranges and abilities to gain a positive identification as per IR MER 2017 and their co-operation in order to obtain high quality images.
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Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and clinicians, both within and out with the department, to ensure an efficient service and compliance with IR MER 2017 Regulations.
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Work with the modality Service/Team Leader to Manage/co-ordinate the day to day workload of the modality area.
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Prioritise workflow to meet the needs of the patient; liaising effectively with other members of the team, wards, departments and clinical colleagues across the Trust .
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Be responsible for the accurate completion of all records, including the appropriate section of all care pathways in which they are involved.
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Utilise clinical skills to recognise and act upon emergency situations, i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, adverse reactions to medication.
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To participate in extended hours service within specialist area.
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Utilise IT skills to input data onto the Radiology Information System, including patient and examination details, ensuring patient confidentiality. Utilise IT skills in the use of the Electronic Patient Record and the Hospital PACS System.
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To undertake any other duties as requested by Team Lead /Service Lead .
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide a full range of clinical examinations performed within the departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained and to be responsible for the quality of own work and that of Band 5 trainees and Student Radiographers under supervision where applicable.
-
Plan and undertake all duties required in the provision of the radiographic service within a specialised (modality) working environment.
-
Ensure that high quality images are produced on all ranges of patients, adapting techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient and ensuring patient care at all times.
-
Registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council. Works within the HCPC professional code of conduct and standards of proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust. Adheres to departmental protocols.
-
Practice in accordance with the current legislation governing the use of ionising Radiation for Medical and other purposes. Implementing Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 .
-
Work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to ensure the safe accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste in accordance with The Environment Agency Regulation
-
Adhere to departmental safety guidelines ensuring patient and staff safety at all times. Perform pre examination patient checks.
-
Able to diffuse potentially aggressive situations involving patients, relatives or carers effectively
-
Able to deal with verbal complaints efficiently and effectively completing all documentation.
-
Communicate effectively with patients in all age ranges and abilities to gain a positive identification as per IR MER 2017 and their co-operation in order to obtain high quality images.
-
Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and clinicians, both within and out with the department, to ensure an efficient service and compliance with IR MER 2017 Regulations.
-
Work with the modality Service/Team Leader to Manage/co-ordinate the day to day workload of the modality area.
-
Prioritise workflow to meet the needs of the patient; liaising effectively with other members of the team, wards, departments and clinical colleagues across the Trust .
-
Be responsible for the accurate completion of all records, including the appropriate section of all care pathways in which they are involved.
-
Utilise clinical skills to recognise and act upon emergency situations, i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, adverse reactions to medication.
-
To participate in extended hours service within specialist area.
-
Utilise IT skills to input data onto the Radiology Information System, including patient and examination details, ensuring patient confidentiality. Utilise IT skills in the use of the Electronic Patient Record and the Hospital PACS System.
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To undertake any other duties as requested by Team Lead /Service Lead .
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- BSc/DCR
- HCPC Registration or RCT Registration
- Recent Manual handling Training
- Evidence of self-development
- Attendance of relevant study days and courses
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Good broad experience of general radiography and evidence of recent continuous experience in speciality
- Good working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations and Health and Safety at Work policies.
Desirable
- Experience in other modalities such as general radiography or Dexa
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Audit
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Team worker able to interact well at a team and personal level
- Ability to use own imitative
- Methodical and accurate
- Good organisational skills
- Friendly, reliable, good communicator with other modalities and disciplines of staff and team worker
- Deputise for senior staff when needed
- Report any issues to line management or appropriate authorities such as IRS and Environment Agency
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- BSc/DCR
- HCPC Registration or RCT Registration
- Recent Manual handling Training
- Evidence of self-development
- Attendance of relevant study days and courses
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Good broad experience of general radiography and evidence of recent continuous experience in speciality
- Good working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations and Health and Safety at Work policies.
Desirable
- Experience in other modalities such as general radiography or Dexa
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Audit
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Team worker able to interact well at a team and personal level
- Ability to use own imitative
- Methodical and accurate
- Good organisational skills
- Friendly, reliable, good communicator with other modalities and disciplines of staff and team worker
- Deputise for senior staff when needed
- Report any issues to line management or appropriate authorities such as IRS and Environment Agency
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street LIndley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
