CT/MRI Radiographer

Job overview

We have a vacancy in our Cross Sectional Imaging team at the Aintree site. We have 2 Aquillion One Genesis CT Cannon scanners,  1 dedicated trauma PRIME Cannon scanners, 1 dedicated Stroke Cannon PRISM CT scanner and a Siemens Edge relocatable CT scanner. We have 2 Philips 1.5T Ingenia Ambition-X MR scanners with a highly advanced patient experience interface.

We are looking for a highly motivated Radiographer who wishes to further their skills in Cardiac, Colonography and Trauma imaging or a Radiographer who wants to move into the world of Cross Sectional Imaging. The CT and MR scanners currently operate a 12 hour extended day out patient service and a night and weekend shift on call service. It is essential that you are flexible and are able to work a range of hours that includes all shifts.

Applicants must hold a BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography or a Diploma of the College of Radiographers and be HPC registered. Evidence of CPD is essential. CT and or MR Experience is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MRI and all aspects of patient care associated with this.

To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard.

Support Area Leads and take responsibility for the general department in their absence.

Assist with & support development of Band 5 Radiographers ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedures.

Take part in QA, Student Assessment and Audit/Research.

Post process image data and ensure a high quality of diagnostic information has been attained.

Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed.

Ensuring the safe administration of ‘Intravenous Contrast’ using contrast injection pumps which has patient safety implications.

Ensure that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the Local Rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description and personal specification for further details:

Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Area Lead in each section.

Participation in the out of hours rota.

Participate in the radiographic rotation through the highly specialised areas of CT and MRI.

Participation in the vetting of appropriate request forms and discussion with the medical team regarding appropriateness and urgency of examinations in association with the Area Lead in charge of the area.

To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.

To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.

To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.

To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.

Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers, assistant practitioners and more band 5 radiographers.

Assist in the training of student radiographers and qualified radiographers in setting high standards of radiography in patient care and enabling each radiographer to become conversant with all the radiography duties in CT and MRI.

Close liaison with the Area leads to organise and supervise workflow in the area.

Responsible for the injection of contrast media for enhanced examinations, and awareness of type of contrast media required for different examinations.

Reports and records faults on equipment as and when they occur.

Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.

To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations.

To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.

Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work