Band 6 Radiographer - QE

General Radiographer

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We are seeking experienced Radiographers, with minimum of 1 year post qualification experience, to join our team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily based on the Queen Elizabeth site.

• Skilled radiographers with high radiographic standards
• Able to plan & prioritise workloads
• Professional & responsible attitude
• Good communication skills
• Patient centred focused
• Work well within the team and/or autonomously

Radiographers will be expected to rotate through all general areas including the Emergency Department, CT scan, Fluoroscopy and all the plain film imaging modalities and you will be expected to undertake overnight duties including undertaking CT Trauma scans and general cover on a 7-day working basis.

The successful candidate will be required to support the area leads with delivery of an efficient and effective service within the current challenging healthcare environment. If you feel you have the necessary experience and aptitude to fulfil this role, we would be pleased to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post

This role will give the individual the opportunity to build on and extend their clinical expertise in Radiography and also develop training and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and therefore role extension and further learning is encouraged. Flexibility and innovation are also fundamental to this role and strong communication skills are essential.

Participation in the departmental 7 day working week is essential.

If you are successful on shortlisting we would be happy to arrange a tour of the department at the time of your Interview.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and demanding clinical environment and to be part of an innovative, dynamic Imaging service at a time when it is expanding; currently upgrading/replacing our Interventional & Fluoroscopy suites, Nuclear Medicine, CT & MRI. The Diagnostic Imaging department based across 2 sites, Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth with all General rooms equipped with DR, 4 GE CT scanners Revolutions

• Participation in the staff development programme.
• Post graduate training opportunities; Plain Film, Barium Studies & Mammography reporting. U/S (General, Obstetric and Vascular) Nuclear Medicine.
• Attendance at external conferences and courses.
• Participation in audit, evidence based practice and innovation within Imaging.
• Key mentor role within Imaging.
• Flexible working options

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Role To be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E both adults and paediatrics, on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically ill.

Key result areas 1. Clinical 2. Training

• Communication 4. Personal-development
• Clinical
• To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
• To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure.
• To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling.
• Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel
• To supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners
• To provide team leadership where required.
• Provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed.
• To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
• To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations.
• To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act.
• To participate in the departments out of hours on-call rota.
• To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures.
• To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies
• Ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately.
• Training
• To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
• To provide assistance and be involved in departmental projects and audits
• To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
• To take every opportunity to gain knowledge to achieve competency in an area of speciality within the Radiology department.
• To have a basic knowledge of CT
• Communication.
• To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of patients conditions.
• To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
• To obtain informed consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances
• To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
• To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
• To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Services Manager.
• Personal Development
• To attend any relevant study days, in-house lectures, training afternoons and quality group meetings.
• Participate in departmental audit.
• To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD.

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Service Manager.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.

Role To be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E both adults and paediatrics, on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically ill.

Key result areas 1. Clinical 2. Training

• Communication 4. Personal-development
• Clinical
• To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
• To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure.
• To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling.
• Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel
• To supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners
• To provide team leadership where required.
• Provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed.
• To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
• To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations.
• To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act.
• To participate in the departments out of hours on-call rota.
• To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures.
• To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies
• Ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately.
• Training
• To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
• To provide assistance and be involved in departmental projects and audits
• To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
• To take every opportunity to gain knowledge to achieve competency in an area of speciality within the Radiology department.
• To have a basic knowledge of CT
• Communication.
• To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of patients conditions.
• To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
• To obtain informed consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances
• To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
• To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
• To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Services Manager.
• Personal Development
• To attend any relevant study days, in-house lectures, training afternoons and quality group meetings.
• Participate in departmental audit.
• To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD.

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Service Manager.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.

Qualifications & Training

• DCR, BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• IV cannulation certificate

• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Confident to act on own initiative.
• Good attention to detail.
• Significant post-graduation experience of some cross-sectional experience, demonstrable specialist experience and knowledge

• Demonstrate high standards of technical skills
• Able to demonstrate a responsible attitude to teamwork.
• Ability to act as a team leader when required
• Demonstrate a high level of patient care, able to cope with the diversity of patients needs
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