Our Radiology department are looking for Senior Radiographers to work as part of the expanding Interventional Radiology team within the brand-new Kent Interventional Radiology Centre being built at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Presenting the exciting opportunity of being part of the establishment of a Centre of Excellence.
The post holder will provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the Kent Interventional Radiology team across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will work within rotation as part of the Interventional Radiology team within the New Kent Interventional Radiology Centre, and performing general radiographic duties.
We will be looking for those with good general radiographic experience, and show they can be resilient, compassionate, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the established shift pattern which includes nights and weekend working, requiring the ability to work without direct supervision or support during out of hours duties
About us
Our hard-working and progressive Radiology team work across our 3 acute sites as well as supporting our satellites sites. As a large acute Trust we provide key services within the patient pathway including and we work hard to continually deliver efficient and effective patient-centered services.
We are a professionally diverse team with different experiences and challenges and we recognise that both professional and pastoral care for our teams is a priority.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting senior Radiographic staff in the organisation and function of day-to-day management in the radiological sciences.
To supervise and support junior staff and promote maintenance of an efficient, effective and high quality service for all users.
To manage and report as appropriate any equipment/power failure.
To actively promote and participate in clinical audit.
To undertake all radiographic 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 incorporating clinical tutorials.
To ensure the safety of self, staff and service users with regard to the use of ionising radiations in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Local Rules of the Radiological Safety Committee. To produce high quality images which are accurately labelled and within the ALARA principle.
To ensure completion of all mandatory training and competency to use the required equipment. To take part in the appraisal process.
To participate in the full shift system, to include evenings, nights and weekends.
To maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other Health Service business information in accordance with both Trust Policy and the Data Protection Legislation.
To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiological Sciences technology i.e. PACS.
To actively participate in the education and training of all staff, including the Directorate Preceptor Programme for newly qualified staff.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Minimum 12 months post qualification experience at Band 5.
* Supervisory experience in similar environment/ NHS/ Multi-disciplined organisation.
Desirable
* Experience of working within Vascular and Interventional
Knowledge
Essential
* Proven ability to manage systems in a complex NHS/ hospital environment.
* Understanding of Radiation Physics.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Trust employment policies.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree is Diagnostic Radiography ( or equivalent)
* Full HCPC registration
Desirable
* PGC in relevant subject ( willingness to work towards)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
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