BANK General Radiographer

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationships

To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required for most clinically appropriate imaging.

To assess specific communication needs of individual patients.

To communicate effectively with patients prior to, during and after an examination.

To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and relatives of patients and their escorts prior to, during and after their examinations.

To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.

To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

To effectively liaise with all disciplines of staff within the Radiology Department giving support and advice where necessary.

To communicate negotiated changes to staff rotas to Superintendent Radiographers.

To carry and respond to air-call bleep when necessary.

To reflect on systems of work and communicate areas of deficit or potential advancement.

Identify and use the most effective means of communication, appropriate to the situation and individuals involved.

To be motivated to work together with others and in a variety of different team settings.

Analysis and Judgement

To assess the clinical justification of radiography referrals in line with both national regulations IRMER (2017) and local protocols.

To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.

To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.

To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or the Head of Diagnostic Imaging.

To adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patient or departmental needs.

To ensure that equipment faults are recorded and appropriately reported to the relevant Superintendent Radiographer.

To report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with the Trusts and departmental risk management.

Planning and Organising

To organise workload in line with clinical priorities.

To attend departmental meetings where requested.

To attend Quality Assurance meetings as required.

To prepare/present short presentations or lectures for staff and participate in the CPD programme for all staff.

Plan, organise, prioritise and control work, ensuring effective use of time, money and resources.

Facilitate and contribute to meetings effectively, so that the purpose of the meeting can be achieved.

Patient and Client Care

To act with delegated authority as practitioner for radiography referrals.

To act as an operator under IRMER (2017)

To act as point of advice for imaging referrals.

To act as patient advocate in radiation protection issues.

To ensure patients have agreed to exposure to ionising radiation prior to the examination.

To ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the referrer the patients suitability for receipt of intravenous contrast media.

To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the Department and hospital respectively, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessment.

To comprehend and adhere to all Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.

To abide by National Regulations regarding Radiation usage e.g. IRMER (2017) and IRR17.

To conform to requirements laid down by Professional Regulatory Bodies e.g. HCPC and SOR.

To carry out all responsibilities with regard to the Trusts equal opportunities policy.

Service and Policy Development

To participate in equipment testing and reject analysis, ensuring all results are documented and recorded.

To conduct examinations according to protocol for a range of clinical trials.

Show creativity and innovation in developing new ways of working.

Managing Financial Resources

To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of imaging protocols. To ensure all appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary. Paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens.

To participate in the evaluation of technology and its clinical application.

People Management and Development

To work with a range of students and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.

To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision.

To assist in the supervision and clinical instruction of both undergraduate and postgraduate radiographic staff.

To participate in the academic programme of the department, as required.

To provide elements of Induction training for other staff.

To provide pastoral support for new staff.

Manage own behaviour to achieve results and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Learn from experience and continually improve.

Inspire and motivate teams and individuals to achieve business objectives.

Information System Use and Management

To ensure that images are available on PACS network in a timely and accurate manner.

To monitor and report deficits in the data integrity of the information systems in use in the Department.

Be familiar with the range of technical applications available on Imaging Department.

To enter accurate data to RIS ensuring patient confidentiality. All users are governed by the Data Protection Act (1984). Unauthorised disclosure of such information is regarded as gross misconduct and could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Involvement in Surveys and Research

To actively participate in the technical and patient focussed aspects of the Departments Audit Programme.

Freedom to Act and Autonomy

This role is required to work with standard procedures and on occasion is required to review national policies and provide guidance to the Trust on how these should be implemented locally.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc equivalent
• Registration with the Health & Care Profession Council

Desirable

• Core 5, Level 3 Contribute to improving quality

Knowledge

Essential

• Recent experience of working in emergency NHS Trust environment
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Recent experience using digital equipment in a PACS environment
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Core 2, Level 3 Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to work all shift pattern, including night shifts
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to wear radiation protective clothing (5mm equivalence) and monitoring devices
• Be able to operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management
• Be able to operate manual handling aids, as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
• Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including over-couch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised)

Desirable

• Attend annual update and complete e-learning modules, as required in relation to manual handling

Aptitudes

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continuous development

Desirable

• Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and diversity

Abilities

Essential

• Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload

Desirable

• Core 3, Level 2 Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others
• Core 4, Level 2 Contribute to the implementation of services
• HWB3, Level 2 Contribute to protecting people at risk
• HWB6, Level 3 Assess physiological and psychological functioning and develop, monitor and review related treatment plans.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Effective advocate for patients
• Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

• Core 1, Level 3 Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
• IK2, Level 1 Collect, collate and report routine and simple data and 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.

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).