Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the organisation of radiographic work within the Imaging department.
•  To work flexibly over 7 days to meet the demands of the service.
• Maintain high standards of radiographic imaging.
• To promote best practice in health, safety and security.
• To plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for 
  measurement. Monitoring and treatment.

Including:

• Ensure that all apparatus is used correctly and in the manner for 
  which it was designed and report immediately any malfunctions.
•  Participate in quality assurance activities when required.
•  Ensure current legislation regarding the use of ionising radiation is 
  adhered to and to report any breaches or problems concerning these 
  to the lead radiation protection supervisor.
• To carry out radiographic procedures as necessary.
• To arrange for service engineers to attend breakdowns and suitable 
  dates for routine inspections.
• Maintain an accurate record of all service and preventative 
  maintenance visits.
• Supervise and provide support and guidance to the x-ray team and clinical 
  staff in the dental hospital.
• To practice within the rules set be Health Care Professions Council
• Maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
• To use own initiative in problem solving and decision-making regarding workflow and IRMER regulations.
• To set up and work to Radiographic clinical protocols
• To act as Radiation Supervisor for the Dental Radiology department.

General Duties

• To ensure smooth running of the Imaging department 
•  Produce and manage the weekly rotas for radiographers and support staff ensuring adequate cover is always provided.
• To line manage a group of staff, monitor and record attendance and perform annual appraisals.
• To treat all staff, visitors and patients with equal care and consideration.
•  Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Maintain and extend good working relationships with all other staff in the x-ray departments and where relevant, with other staff in the hospital.
•  To act as a role model for professionalism, standards and patient safety.
• To lead audit projects promoting ongoing quality of images.
• To develop and deliver training for staff, both practical and theoretical
• To identify and successfully manage challenging behaviours and attitudes.
• To receive and communicate sensitive information in a competent, 
  professional manner to relevant staff e.g. portering, radiology colleagues.
•  To always observe patient confidentiality and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations. Contribute to the development of the service involving.
• Awareness of the need for financial control and making efficient use of resources.
• To participate in the procurement process of new equipment
•  Ensure legislation, policies and procedures are applied within area of work.
•  Ensure ISO 9001 procedures are adhered to, notifying the Quality 
  Management Team of any required alterations to documentation.
• Report regularly to the lead radiographer regarding the running of the department, providing information regarding possible developments in the service and an update on any agreed Key Performance Indicators.

Clerical Duties

• To report complaints, accidents/ incidents in line with Trust policy.
•  To ensure all equipment is used correctly and report immediately any malfunctions to the relevant company.
• Arrange for service engineers to attend breakdowns and organise suitable dates for routine inspections.
• Ensure current legislation regarding the use of ionising radiation is adhered to and to report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the lead radiation protection supervisor.
• To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others within your area including radiation safety and protection.
• Maintain an accurate record of all service and preventative maintenance visits

Planning 

•  Assist Lead Radiographer undertaking planning/ Design of appropriate areas
  of the department.

 To be involved in the evaluation and selection of relevant equipment for their area.

 Education and training development

• Attend induction course and complete orientation programme to achieve core competencies.
• Identify own development needs and maintain own personal CPD portfolio.
•  Complete all required mandatory and role specific training.
•  Participate in orientation, instruction of less experienced staff.
•  Keep abreast of modern developments, attending study days and lectures as required.
• Comply with all Trust and HCPC policies in relation to all aspects of 
  practice.
•  Act always in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and 
  safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
•  Share knowledge with team members to develop best practice.
•  Identify learning opportunities for self and others within the team.
•  Be responsible for working with the University to train and mentor students Radiography/Dental, radiographers, assistant practitioners, Dental Nurses Dental Hygienists, and Dentists in compliance with required processes.
•  Be involved in recruitment and selection, as required.
• Take lead roles in clinical audit
• Co-ordinate and provide practical training for Dental students including:
•  Co-ordinate workload and Rota’s within the department to ensure Dental Radiographers can provide appropriate training for all students.
• Assisting Dental Radiographers on the assessment of technical ability of dental students when advice needed.
• Ensure Student calibrated assessment and feedback are completed.
•  To participate in Continuing Professional Development and demonstrate a commitment to achieving personal objectives, by maintaining a personal record or portfolio in a relevant professional area.
• To work with the University Radiography lead to monitor records of 
  undergraduates' achievement and progress during clinical education
  provided by Dental Radiographers.
•  Liaise with Liverpool School of Dentistry of all matters relevant to 
  undergraduate training and planning. Be accountable to the Dean for the delivery of the training