Senior Radiographer Job at Webrecruit (Stockport)

Job Description

This role is accountable for performing imaging procedures predominantly in MRI with some X-ray, deferring to Lead Radiographer/Centre Manager when required. This role always operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high quality, responsive and patient focused service. This role is 34.5 hours a week.

Job Responsibility

Undertaking a wide variety of imaging examinations on different makes and models of equipment acting as a Practitioner as defined within IR(ME)R 2017
To determine and deliver the most appropriate imaging procedures assisting with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a wide range of patients and conditions
Preparing patients for imaging procedures, explains the procedure and ensures that the patient is comfortable and properly positioned
Ensuring all referrals are justified and provide advice on protocols if required
Ensuring patient identification/safety checks are completed prior to imaging examination
Ensuring consistently high-quality images are produced
Administering contrast media in line with PGD guidance, SOPs & protocols
Assessing all images for quality and clinical significance and escalate urgent findings
Ensuring all examinations are completed, post-processed and allocated for reporting at the end of each day
Responsible for own clinical areas with regards to linen change and cleanliness
Supervising junior Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants when required, ensuring they are working in line with IRR2017
Flexible in working practices to ensure that the Imaging services are staffed at all locations
Adapting protocols and procedures for best practice in conjunction with local radiologist and clinician requests
Providing clinical input as required to promote the service to local clinicians
Maintains the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity
Provides support and reassurance to patients
Maintains own personal Continual Professional Development and a professional portfolio in line with HCPC & SoR recommendations and requirements
Updates clinical practice, participate in clinical trials as required and keep up to date in latest techniques
Carries out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to have knowledge of supporting policies and safety and to undertake the appropriate level of training for your role
To become part of the Radiation Protection Supervisors team within the department, Providing reports for the annual radiation meeting and reporting incidents and concerns with the support of the RPA
Ensures that all safety guidelines are followed in clinical practice
Carries out regular Quality Assurance Tests on equipment
Be responsible for the safety of patients and other staff
Reports any malfunctions of equipment to a senior person and records relevant information on the RADAR system
To comply with the IR (ME)R 2017 regulations and Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
Ensures all work environments are safe and within guidelines
Maintains own compliance and ensure department staff awareness and compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures to include, but not limited to, CQC, SHE, DSE, Fire, COSHH, Life Support, Safeguarding, Information Security, Infection Control and Manual Handling
Maintains high-standards of infection control
Contributes to risk assessments for new and current imaging locations and modalities

Requirements

Undertaking a wide variety of imaging examinations on different makes and models of equipment acting as a Practitioner as defined within IR(ME)R 2017
Assessing each referral and deciding on whether to proceed with the examination as requested, modify or reject it
Determining and delivering the most appropriate imaging procedures assisting with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a wide range of patients and conditions
Preparing patients for imaging procedures, explaining the procedure and ensuring the patient is comfortable and properly positioned
Ensuring all referrals are justified and providing advice on protocols if required
Ensuring patient identification/safety checks are completed prior to imaging examination
Ensuring consistently high-quality images are produced
Administering contrast media in line with PGD guidance, SOPs & protocols
Assessing all images for quality and clinical significance and escalating urgent findings
Ensuring all examinations are completed, post-processed and allocated for reporting at the end of each day
Responsible for own clinical areas with regards to linen change and cleanliness
Supervising junior Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants when required, ensuring they are working in line with IRR2017
Flexible in working practices to ensure that the Imaging services are staffed at all locations
Adapting protocols and procedures for best practice in conjunction with local radiologist and clinician requests
Providing clinical input as required to promote the service to local clinicians
Acts professionally within the standard and framework provided by the HCPC and College of Radiographers 'Code of Professional Conduct'
Maintains active registration with HCPC
Maintains the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity
Provides support and reassurance to patients
Maintains own personal Continual Professional Development and a professional portfolio in line with HCPC & SoR recommendations and requirements
Updates clinical practice, participate in clinical trials as required and keep up to date in latest techniques
Carries out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to have knowledge of supporting policies and safety and to undertake the appropriate level of training for your role
To become part of the Radiation Protection Supervisors team within the department, Providing reports for the annual radiation meeting and reporting incidents and concerns with the support of the RPA
Has a full understanding of safety issues and the hazards and safety implications of working on 1.5T and 3T scanners
Ensures that all safety guidelines are followed in clinical practice
Carries out regular Quality Assurance Tests on equipment
Be responsible for the safety of patients and other staff
Reports any malfunctions of equipment to a senior person and records relevant information on the RADAR system
To comply with the IR (ME)R 2017 regulations and Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
Ensures all work environments are safe and within guidelines
Maintains own compliance and ensure department staff awareness and compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures to include, but not limited to, CQC, SHE, DSE, Fire, COSHH, Life Support, Safeguarding, Information Security, Infection Control and Manual Handling
Maintains high-standards of infection control
Contributes to risk assessments for new and current imaging locations and modalities

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