KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead by example in setting high personal work standards and collaborate effectively as part of a team to ensure quality.
2. Advise and assist junior staff within the CT team, sharing knowledge and experience.
3. Perform CT scans at Antrim Hospital and other locations within the Northern Trust, including mobile units if necessary.
4. Establish and maintain good working relationships with relevant individuals and groups to support continuous quality improvement.
5. Ensure personal work quality aligns with performance and departmental standards, while adhering to Radiation Protection rules at all times.
6. Observe and comply with IR(ME)R (NI) 2018 regulations, including pregnancy, 10/28-day rules, and local safety rules.
7. Develop comprehensive knowledge of Radiation policies, focusing on justification and identification processes under IR(ME)R (NI) 2018.
8. Familiarize and comply with relevant health and safety regulations, departmental standards, and professional codes of conduct.
9. Maintain equipment properly, report malfunctions, and ensure safety standards are met.
10. Prioritize patient care, focusing on radiation safety, dosage, and treating each patient with courtesy and confidentiality.
11. Participate in postgraduate courses and in-service training for ongoing professional development.
12. Contribute to out-of-hours emergency services and be flexible with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
13. Participate in research and departmental audit programs as required.
14. Perform other duties as directed by the Departmental Manager.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the service’s mission and vision, providing a caring, respectful, and courteous service.
2. Practice the values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty, and Compassion.
3. Ensure patient and staff safety, comply with infection prevention protocols, and uphold health and safety policies.
4. Maintain regular attendance, complete tasks efficiently, and adhere to the Trust’s policies including smoke-free and equal opportunities policies.
5. Follow the NHSCT Raising Concerns Policy and professional codes of conduct, promoting team transparency and openness.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Diagnostic Radiography.
* Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
* Current HCPC registration as a Radiographer.
* Qualification in IV cannulation or willingness to train.
* PgCert/Diploma in CT or willingness to train.
Other:
Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car, unless disability prohibits driving, in which case an approved alternative is required.
Skills / Abilities:
* Ability to lead a team effectively.
* Capability to prioritize and manage workloads.
Knowledge:
* Understanding of the role of a Radiographer in CT imaging.
* Knowledge of relevant standards and IR(ME)R (NI) 2018 regulations.
* Awareness of current trends in imaging services.
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