Reporting Radiographer | £65 - 73K | Jersey

Job responsibilities

1. Undertake a wide range of specialist clinical work, to include highly complex procedures and the administration of intravenous, oral and/or rectal drugs to patients. To work independently within an agreed scope of practice, with responsibility and accountability for own clinical work. As an expert to demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical situations. This work may include forensic imaging where the work can be distressing. Includes participation in an on-call service.

2. Assess, interpret and report highly specialist/complex examinations from a variety of clinical and imaging sources using free text; taking responsibility for making decisions which will have a direct impact on patient management and treatment.

3. Care for patients who may be very ill, have a range of complex needs and who can be vulnerable. When carrying out intimate examinations special care and attention is required. If safeguarding issues are identified, to be responsible for making a referral.

4. Interpret, share, implement and monitor Government and National policies, standards and guidelines within the specialist area. Adhere to appropriate legislation, the Government of Jersey, HCS and Radiology policies and procedures. Work with the Modality Manager to develop and implement risk assessments.

5. Carry out clinical audit and make recommendations for changes in practice where evidence supports this and communicate/present findings to peers and other healthcare professionals.

6. Monitor the imaging equipment performance, identifying image quality issues and faults and assisting the modality manager in providing solutions through a high level of expertise in clinical practice and image optimisation.

7. Maintain the required knowledge and skills to provide a safe and effective clinical and reporting practice, keeping up to date with current advances in technology and new diagnostic techniques. To be receptive to new ways of working to ensure that the service continues to remain resilient and flexible, responding to changing service pressures and needs.

8. Provide support, training and supervision to staff to ensure delivery of the highest imaging standards. Feedback is given to referring doctors. The reporting radiographer provides regular formal teaching to emergency nurse practitioners and junior doctors. The sonographers provide training to doctors on request.

9. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including attending multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTM) and actively contributing by providing specialist opinion and imaging advice.

10. To attend and contribute to departmental REALM meetings, and to use the opportunity to receive feedback from Consultant colleagues. To conduct audit of own practice, critically assess and address own learning needs and develop a Continuing Professional Development portfolio that reflects the breadth of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

• - BSc (Hon) Radiography or equivalent Degree in a healthcare or science subject
• - Post Graduate qualification in one or more Radiographer Reporting disciplines(minimum specialist qualification)
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• - Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (minimum specialist qualification)
• - HCPC registration for all radiographers.

Desirable

• - MSc in Imaging

Experience

Essential

• - Significant postgraduate experience demonstrating a high level of skill working in a specialised clinical environment.
• - Have the experience to be able to detect common, subtle and unusual pathology in a range of anatomical areas, and know personal limitations.
• - Experience of working and reporting autonomously, setting priorities, working under pressure and actively managing risk.
• - Evidence of Continued Professional Development in a range of subjects to support practice encompassing professional, educational and self-directed learning.
• - Evidence of Audit
• - Presentations to fellow staff and clinicians, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• - Highly specialised and practical knowledge of an extensive range of specialist modality examinations.
• - Extensive knowledge of medical conditions; pathology, normal appearances and developmental variants in relation to the specialist modality.
• - Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application/implementation.
• - Highly developed understanding of teaching/training and supervision of others.
• - Good understanding of data protection requirements.
• - Understanding of change management.
• - Able to operate with expert knowledge the full range of imaging equipment within the specialist modality and train others in their use.
• - Carry out imaging examinations to a very high standard in a caring and efficient manner, ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Undertake a wide range of clinical work, appropriate to the imaging modality, to include:
• - Adaption of protocols required by individual patients.
• - Complex and unusual examinations including major trauma, which may be distressing and highly stressful.
• - Strong IT skills with working knowledge of computer databases.
• - Excellent relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders, and especially with service users.
• - Able to understand and manage a range of complex facts or situations requiring analysis.
• - Strong problem-solving acumen.
• - Excellent communication; verbal and written.
• - Ability to adapt personal style in order to influence others and gain support for ideas. Demonstrate empathy towards colleagues.
• - Good conflict resolution.
• - Communicate effectively across all levels and media.
• - Have confidence to ask questions of peers and medical colleagues in order to make sure the patient receives the best outcome.
• - Support the development of, and shares learning with, other members of staff. Be approachable to all new/junior staff to answer any questions, or learning needs.
• - Able to remain professional and effective under pressure.
• - Committed to continuous service improvement and also continued professional development for themselves and their team.
• -Self-directed and resourceful.
• - Flexible approach to work.

Desirable

• - Teaching and assessing students.
• - Awareness of the roles of other services within Health, and their interface with Radiology.
• - Good presentation skills.
• - Knowledge of fundamental principles of research.

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).