Radiographer - Band 7

Job overview

CT/General Radiographer

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The Diagnostic Imaging service based across 2 sites, Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth, provides an essential service to the Trust and includes 4 GE CT scanners (3 Revolutions & 1 Rev Evo).

We are seeking experienced Band 7 CT/General Radiographers, with minimum of 2 years cross sectional experience to join our team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, we have vacancies on both sites.

Applicants should be/have:

• Skilled CT/General radiographers with a good understanding of CT and its techniques.
• Able to plan & prioritise workloads
• Professional & responsible attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Patient centred focused
• Team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities

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.

You will be supporting the Cross Site Modality Leads in:

• Leading the team
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the service delivery with particular regard to image quality and patient waiting times in line with Government and Trust targets.

Main duties of the job

This role will give the individual the opportunity to build on and extend their clinical expertise and also develop management, 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.

We offer a wide range of opportunities:

• Participation in the staff development programme.
• Post graduate training opportunities.
• Attendance at external conferences and courses.
• Participation in audit, evidence based practice and innovation within Imaging.
• Key mentor role within Imaging.
• Flexible working options (3-4 day working week).

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.

For any enquires please contact Athanasios Katsigris CT Cross Site Lead:  [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary:

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

• To deputise for Superintendent Radiographers.

• The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties on a diverse patient population.

• To carry out all responsibilities with regard to Trust Policies including Data Protection and Equal Opportunities

• The post holder will be required to work on any of the Trust Sites as and when require

Key result areas

• Training
• Leadership/Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Communication
• 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 undertake a full range of imaging procedures to maintain knowledge and be fully aware of the safety aspects and hazards, and related emergency procedures.
• 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 radiographers, assistant practitioners and students
• 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 department’s out of hours on-call.
• To observe all local rules and the Trust’s 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.
• To liaise with equipment support centres to arrange services and emergency call out for general and specialist x-ray equipment
• To assist in the evaluation and procurement process for new equipment.

• Training

• To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
• To assist in the training of radiographers and medical staff in specialist areas

• To provide assistance and be actively involved in departmental projects and audits
• To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
• To give lectures and presentations within the Trust and to outside organisations on areas of special interest.

• Leadership/Multi disciplinary teamwork

• To ensure a good team environment
• To be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the team in an allocated area in the absence of the post holder.
• To motivate staff and promote a high level of morale in the department
• Organise rotas and workload of given areas under direction of Head of Imaging
• Participate in recruitment process for radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff.
• To undertake appraisals of radiographers and assistant practitioners.
• To make proposals for and assist in implementation of changes in working practice as required for efficient service delivery

• Clinical