Communication requirementsTo 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 take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary. Teaching / Training requirements Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning. Analytical skillsAssess patients 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.
General duties Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring 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. Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.