Job overview
The post holder will:
Work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service.
Ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.
Be able to take charge of the running of a work area in the absence of the Superintendent.
Please note we, have 3 positions available.
Main duties of the job
Leadership, Management and Service Delivery
Deputise for the Modality Superintendent as required in the running of the work area
Participate in a core hours service across 7 days including night shifts
Act as a role model and support junior colleagues in the work area
Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Radiology Service and make recommendations on service improvement
Report Clinical, Non-Clinical and Radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies.
Attend meetings as directed, including weekly departmental staff meetings.
Provide guidance to external users regarding the priority and deployment of radiographic resource, e.g., theatre usage.
B6 Senior Radiographer –V2.0
Communicate and liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.
Quality and Safety
Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness of the environment and equipment are maintained
Work as part of a team to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and service users.
Ensure that equipment faults are recorded appropriately and reported to the relevant Manager
If required, liaise with patients to re-scheduled appointment in case of equipment breakdown.
Understand and adhere to the requirements of IR(ME)R.
Enter accurate data into Radiology Information System and the Trust PAS system ensuring patient confidentiality. All users are governed by the Data Protection Act (1984). Unauthorised disclosure of such information is regarded as gross misconduct and could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal
Participate as appropriate in the implementation of the agreed departmental quality programme.
Actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the department’s Clinical Audit programme.
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Give the very highest standard of care to the cohort of patients for which you have been made responsible and to be able to carry out all tasks involved in ensuring that any patient in your care is successfully examined and well cared for.
Act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff.
Act as the patient’s advocate, ensuring that their needs and dignity are respected and that other healthcare staff exercise equal respect for patients’ rights whether a procedure is being carried out in the department or any remote location
The job JD and person specification is attached. Please read it thoroughly for further context on the role.
Working for our organisation
The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic play specialist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To take responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of MRI Safety are observed for patients, self and others. Ensure that all persons entering the MRI environment have completed a checklist and removed all belongings that might be hazardous in the magnetic field or damaged by it. All belongings must be safely locked away. Be responsible for the exposure of the patient or escort to the MRI environment, in response to the answers provided on the checklist, according to local protocol.
Be fully aware of the bio-effects of MRI and ensure the MRI scanner is
operated within safe limits. This will involve risk/benefit decisions taking
individual patients and situations into account.
Be fully familiar with safety procedures specific to the MRI environment – e.g. fire, quench (rapid loss of helium gas from MRI scanner with displacement of oxygen), and cardiac arrest – where there is a potentially fatal risk to staff.
To possess HPC registration and to act at all times to the standards required to maintain registration.
To carry out duties in accordance with Trust policies and departmental protocols.
To be able to offer definitive advice to staff with information about protocols, policies and working practices.
To carry out all aspects of the professional role to a superior standard and act as a reference for Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and students.
Person specification
Professional Registation
Essential criteria
1. Essential
Desirable criteria
2. Essential
6 Months Experience
Essential criteria
3. Essential
Desirable criteria
4. Essential
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.