Job overview
The post holder will be a key member of the Candover Radiology team, working with and supporting the Clinical Lead Radiographer and the Radiology Manger to provide the MRI and CT service for the Candover Clinic.
Comply with and demonstrate a working knowledge of all regulations including IRMER and IRR(17)
The post holder will work with the Clinical Lead Radiographer to ensure a high quality and efficient MRI and CT service. Previous experience in cross sectional imaging is essential.
Main duties of the job
1. To participate in seven day working service/out of hours/extended working day service as required.
2. To supervise and assist specialist and junior radiographers and students.
3. To provide senior support to the Clinical Lead and to provide senior cover during the Lead’s absence.
4. To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.
5. To assist the Clinical Lead in developing the MRI and CT services
6. Work with the other MRI and CT Radiographers in delivering an exceptional MRI /CT service to all service users
7. To manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines.
8. To undertake personal and professional development.
9. To prioritise workload and regularly reassess to ensure patient needs are met.
10. To undertake examinations to a high standard, across a range of clinical specialities, upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
11. To give IV injections of MRI / CT contrast agents, including the use of specialist injector pumps.
12. To undertake basic troubleshooting of the department’s digital information systems (e.g. send images using the Web browser, change labels/paper/film in printers, retrieve images from archives).
13. To undertake audit and research activities as required
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training & Qualification
Essential criteria
14. •BSc or equivalent in Radiography
15. •HCPC registration
16. •Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
17. •IV training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. •Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Preferably NHS
19. •Demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures
Desirable criteria
20. •Good knowledge of CRIS, PACS and DR systems
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
21. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills – must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, medical staff, patients and relatives.
22. •Evidence of organisational skills and can manage time effectively.
Other Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
23. •Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development.
24. •Able to undertake out of core hours working including on call as required to provide the service.
25. •Flexibility with working hours