Job summary
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be that they are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to autonomously deliver a high quality radiographic service for a variety of pediatric presentations in line with departmental policies and procedures. Participation in the out of hours sessional rotation and on call service is required.
Main duties of the job
1. To learn to perform all radiographic duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records.2. To gain a level of specialist knowledge and competency of pediatric techniques and pathologies.3. Ensure that clinical practice is updated by means of continuing professional development.4. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent inline with IR(ME)R 2000 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients.5. Learn to acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required.6. Assess a patients presentation for examination and decide on appropriate methods to obtain a high quality radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.
7. Provide information by explanation of radiological procedures, listening to the parents and/or carers requirements in order to encourage compliance with the imaging process. Also taking in to account that some patients/ carers will have some barriers to understanding.
About us
Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. Were also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, in order to provide a high quality service.To work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.Operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments being able to manage unpredictable work loads effectively.Possess keyboard skills for use of CR system, computer software packages and data entry on meditech system. .To actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the departmental audit programme.To actively participate in quality assurance procedures and to undertake visual checks of the equipment and report any equipment malfunction to the line manager.To ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in the provision of an out of hours service for the department including week nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Post: Band 5 Radiographer Main X-rayBand: Band 5Hours: 37.5 hours per week and emergency duties and on call as requiredAccountable to: Radiology ManagerReports to: Senior RadiographersResponsible for: The delivery of a high quality radiographic service for a variety of pediatric presentationsLiaises with: All members of Radiology department, Referrers and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, in order to provide a high quality service.To work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.Operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments being able to manage unpredictable work loads effectively.Possess keyboard skills for use of CR system, computer software packages and data entry on meditech system. .To actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the departmental audit programme.To actively participate in quality assurance procedures and to undertake visual checks of the equipment and report any equipment malfunction to the line manager.To ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in the provision of an out of hours service for the department including week nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Post: Band 5 Radiographer Main X-rayBand: Band 5Hours: 37.5 hours per week and emergency duties and on call as requiredAccountable to: Radiology ManagerReports to: Senior RadiographersResponsible for: The delivery of a high quality radiographic service for a variety of pediatric presentationsLiaises with: All members of Radiology department, Referrers and patients.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- State registration with the health professions council.
- Evidence of relevant and current CPD.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
- Demonstrates interest in pediatrics
- Experience of PACS.
- Be able to demonstrate basic IT skills and operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Possess good time management skills.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and personable
- Exemplary professional appearance and approach
- Flexible approach to work and hours in order to assist in dealing with changing levels of demand and workload.
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing (0.5mm lead equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of pediatric radiography
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within the NHS
- Effective advocate for patients
- Demonstrate radiographic proficiency and commitment to on going CPD
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- State registration with the health professions council.
- Evidence of relevant and current CPD.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
- Demonstrates interest in pediatrics
- Experience of PACS.
- Be able to demonstrate basic IT skills and operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Possess good time management skills.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and personable
- Exemplary professional appearance and approach
- Flexible approach to work and hours in order to assist in dealing with changing levels of demand and workload.
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing (0.5mm lead equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of pediatric radiography
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within the NHS
- Effective advocate for patients
- Demonstrate radiographic proficiency and commitment to on going CPD
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).
