Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To work throughout the radiology department on a weekly rotational basis as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer/Section Band 6 (Section Senior) radiographer in the following clinical areas:

• Accident and Emergency.
• Plain film radiography.
• Mobiles and theatres.
• General fluoroscopy procedures

To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures.

To promote total quality care for patients.

To be responsible for clean, tidy working clinical areas and ensure all rooms are equipped ready for use.

To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings of equipment to a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer responsible for section or Radiology Manager.

To rotate through CT, working under direct supervision of a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer.

To rotate through special procedures room under direct supervision of Section Senior /Superintendent Radiographer.

Participate in any standby/on-call/out of hours programme that is in operation or implemented in the future.

Education/Development/Training

Supervise student radiographers and assistant practitioners.

To participate in all Mandatory Trust training and be pro-active with personal development including the maintenance of a current CPD folder.

To act as a mentor to student radiographers if required.

To participate in formative/summative assessments of students if required.

Communication

Maintenance of records of patient's examinations as per department protocols.

To be able to maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff, ward and out-patient staff.

To liaise with patients and carers and have the ability to explain day to day procedures, and respond to queries about the examinations.

Managerial

To manage own workload on a daily basis.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, COSHH and Ionising Radiation regulations.

To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Radiology Department.

To take part in audit programmes as designated by Senior/Superintendent Radiographers.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To work throughout the radiology department on a weekly rotational basis as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer/Section Band 6 (Section Senior) radiographer in the following clinical areas:

• Accident and Emergency.
• Plain film radiography.
• Mobiles and theatres.
• General fluoroscopy procedures

To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures.

To promote total quality care for patients.

To be responsible for clean, tidy working clinical areas and ensure all rooms are equipped ready for use.

To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings of equipment to a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer responsible for section or Radiology Manager.

To rotate through CT, working under direct supervision of a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer.

To rotate through special procedures room under direct supervision of Section Senior /Superintendent Radiographer.

Participate in any standby/on-call/out of hours programme that is in operation or implemented in the future.

Education/Development/Training

Supervise student radiographers and assistant practitioners.

To participate in all Mandatory Trust training and be pro-active with personal development including the maintenance of a current CPD folder.

To act as a mentor to student radiographers if required.

To participate in formative/summative assessments of students if required.

Communication

Maintenance of records of patient's examinations as per department protocols.

To be able to maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff, ward and out-patient staff.

To liaise with patients and carers and have the ability to explain day to day procedures, and respond to queries about the examinations.

Managerial

To manage own workload on a daily basis.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, COSHH and Ionising Radiation regulations.

To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Radiology Department.

To take part in audit programmes as designated by Senior/Superintendent Radiographers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSc is Radiography
• Evidence of CPD
• State Registered with HPC
• IV certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of imaging modalities

Desirable

• Experience in CT or Special Procedures

Skills

Essential

• Manipulation of a wide range of radiology equipment & exposure factors
• Acts on own initiative if required with all routine general procedures
• Keyboard Skills

Desirable

• Participates in audit, R+D if required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Responsible for own daily allocated workload
• Able to work with all disciplines of staff
• Supervise students, radiographic aides

Other

Essential

• Routinely able to participate in shifts, on call, standby duties and weekend working
• Must be able to work across sites
• Physically Fit

Desirable

• Car owner

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSc is Radiography
• Evidence of CPD
• State Registered with HPC
• IV certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of imaging modalities

Desirable

• Experience in CT or Special Procedures

Skills

Essential

• Manipulation of a wide range of radiology equipment & exposure factors
• Acts on own initiative if required with all routine general procedures
• Keyboard Skills

Desirable

• Participates in audit, R+D if required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Responsible for own daily allocated workload
• Able to work with all disciplines of staff
• Supervise students, radiographic aides

Other

Essential

• Routinely able to participate in shifts, on call, standby duties and weekend working
• Must be able to work across sites
• Physically Fit

Desirable

• Car owner

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).

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiology, Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)