Job overview
We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, motivated and experienced Paediatric Radiographer to extend and share their experience within our friendly Imaging team at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, (located on the same site as the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton)
We are one of the leading children’s centres on the Southeast coast for tertiary and general paediatrics in a variety of specialities: surgery, gastroenterology, diabetes, respiratory medicine, oncology care and day care services. We also have a busy 24 hour dedicated children’s emergency department, theatre suite and high dependency unit.
If you feel that you can act as a role model, have the desire to teach and lead others, have good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise tasks and can effectively liaise with other departments you may be the person our department needs. In return for your commitment to us we will provide on-going support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.
37.5 hrs with a commitment to the out of hours service.
Main duties of the job
As a Paediatric Radiographer for the Paediatric Imaging Service, you will help ensure delivery of a high-quality service that provides optimal clinical results. We provide specialist imaging examinations for Paediatric patients including plain x-ray, dental, fluoroscopy, theatre, and ultrasound. Cross Sectional Imaging for paediatric patients is performed within the Imaging department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and these teams would benefit from support and advice from specialised Paediatric radiographers.
On a day-to-day basis you will beworking closely with the Paediatric Radiology team in plain x-ray, theatre and fluoroscopy. The core service is currently operational between the hours of 8.30am and 6pm Monday to Friday with services outside of these hours being provided by a team of out of hours radiographers who are supported with specialist training from the Paediatric radiographers.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Be a clinical expert in paediatric imaging, providing high quality imaging using a variety of radiography equipment including plain film and fluoroscopy
2. Further training in MRI will be arranged once proficient in all other areas of the role and competencies have been completed with the Superintendent
3. Become skilled in fluoroscopy; preparing equipment as well as the patient and parent/carer, to be able to answer questions on the examination and follow-up information, to safely hold the patient in position to allow the Radiologist to perform the procedure
4. Maintain excellent knowledge of paediatric pathology and clinical presentation in order to ensure the correct imaging examination is performed
5. Liaise with Paediatric Consultant Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners where clinical input is needed
6. Work cohesively with the multidisciplinary team
7. Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to the Employers Procedures, Local Rules, HCPC standards, Health and Safety at Work Act, and local guidance, policies and procedures
8. Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trusts policies, protocols and guidelines
9. Effectively use hospital software including CRIS, PACS, and Bamboo to maintain accurate and up to date patient records
10. Understand local escalation procedures for incidents and, if appropriate, report them using online reporting forms (DATIX), to a senior member of staff and/or to equipment service companies
11. Participate in the 24/7 rota; where core hours are Monday to Friday at the Royal Alex, and additional shifts may be allocated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (both hospitals are located on the same site)Communication
12. Effective communication with children and young people with varying needs and at different stages of development
13. Promote a patient focused service in a caring manner, to communicate information to all patients, parents or carers and non-radiology colleagues to minimise stress and radiation dose
14. Be able to communicate complex or sensitive information in an empathetic and understanding manner
15. Communicate effectively with clinicians and referrers, answering queries or providing advice, escalating where appropriate
16. Support rotational radiographers and junior colleagues to develop their paediatric imaging practice.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
17. Extensive experience working as a Radiographer.
18. Evidence of CPD
19. HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
20. Experience in NHS
21. experience of working with paediatrics
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
23. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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