Senior Radiographer

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication requirements

• To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.
• To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.
• To participate in departmental audit to enable implementation of evidence based working practice. To help develop and implement new protocols and working practice as a result of audit.
• Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system.

Teaching/Trainng Requirements

• Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staff

• Maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.

§ To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.

§ To participate in the Trust's mandatory training.

§ To adhere to the College of Radiographer's Professional Code of Conduct.

§ To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e. PACS and RIS.

Analytical skills

• Assess patient's clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.
• Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.

Role Specific

• Recognise abnormal images and discuss with the radiologist the necessity for further imaging. Use professional judgement to act autonomously to adjust scanning parameters to ensure high quality imaging to ensure a smooth patient pathway.
• To act as a referrer for orbital x-rays prior to MR imaging, which involves independently assessing the risks and benefits to the patient.
• To undertake all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as appropriate. Aim to achieve and promote "quality" in all aspects of the radiology service.
• To ensure safety of self, staff and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to local Operational guidelines, MHRA and local safety screening guidelines

General Duties

• Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.
• Ordering of equipment and consumable items.
• Provision of specialist care of patients to ensure their comfort and safety in the department.
• Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card. Ensuring pregnancy is excluded in female patients of childbearing years.
• Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department
• Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.
• Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc.
• To work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems.
• Clinical supervision of radiography students
• There is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• DCR (R) or BSc Radiography
• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Interested in post graduate study
• Competent in administration of IV contrast

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of MR Scanning

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a variety of other Trusts / Departments of Radiology
• Experience of working in an oncology setting
• Experience with training students

Skills

Essential criteria

• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Team worker
• IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• ECDL

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Oncology knowledge
• Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies

Other

Essential criteria

• Reliable
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good general health and attendance record
• Sensitivity and tact
• Smart professional appearance
• Ability to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable criteria

• Desire to work with patients who have cancer

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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

• Job Description And Person Specification (PDF, 353.2KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)