Band 7 Senior Radiographer - Vascular Imaging

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To carry out clinical (CT) and/or (MRI) and/or (Radiography and Fluoroscopy) and/or (Nuclear Medicine) and/or (DEXA) and/or (Cardiac and Vascular Imaging) and other specialised modality imaging to produce diagnostic information as required by current protocols.

2. To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising complex imaging.

3. To deputise for the Modality Manager in their absence.

4. To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2000 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Ensure radiation dose levels are as low as reasonably practical.

5. To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence specialised modality techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognised and acted upon.

6. To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure the guidelines are followed.

7. To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area and to be familiar with the safety guidelines.

8. To be fully aware of the potential bio-effects of the imaging technique and to ensure that the equipment is used within safe limits at all times. To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC and extensive experience in vascular/IR or cath lab

Desirable criteria

• Vascular experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Certificate in cannulation

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate study in Imaging to MSc level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of governance and audit procedures

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post

personal skills

Essential criteria

• Leadership and motivational skills; motivate, inspire and gain commitment.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Band 7 Senior Vascular radiographer JD (PDF, 232.6KB)
• band 7 Vascular Radiographer PS (PDF, 136.4KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 160.4KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)