Rotational Diagnostic Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake general radiographic tasks, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within radiology and multidisciplinary teams.
• To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Operating static, theatre and mobile equipment, then assessing patient's needs adapt and modify radiographic techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to patients' welfare at all times.
• To evaluate radiographs taken for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
• Assist and prepare patients and equipment for specialised examinations undertaken by senior staff, Radiologists and other clinicians.
• To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice by minimising radiation exposures as evaluated by dose reference levels.
• To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
• To participate in the 'Out of Hours' and 'On call' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement, to support full service delivery.
• To give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff
• To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including the participation in annual appraisal systems.
• Communicate with patients and professions colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
• To ensure the correct use, and care of all equipment and report defective equipment or potential hazards to senior staff in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety policy.
• To safely utilise all resources for the maximum benefit of the service and to assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
• To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis. Recording patient dosimetry in compliance with local requirements for dose reference levels.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc or equivalent in radiography

Desirable

• oKnowledge of current trends in radiography

Experience

Essential

• oGood practical abilities within all general aspects of radiography, should include, static mobile and theatre studies. General, fluoroscopy, and trauma imaging

Desirable

• oRange of experience, in and out of hours as appropriate to graduation

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of patient pathways, and multi-disciplinary working. Knowledge of evaluation criteria for image analysis

Desirable

• oAble to manage own work load and work as either team member or solo worker.

Skills

Essential

• oFlexible approach oAble to manipulate and move patients to obtain images whilst adhering to H&S legislation. oA good level of fitness for example able to work on your feet all day and able to wear lead coats for extended periods of work

Desirable

• oEvaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)