1. Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.

2.  Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.

3. Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.

4. Responsible for ensuring image quality is maintained from all staff members

5. Responsible for the initial and ongoing training and education of staff in the designated modality.

6. Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment

7. Participate in the on-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required

8. Responsible for  QA program in designated area

9. Abide by radiographic protocols

10. Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations

11. Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel

12. Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive

13. Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.

14.  Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

15.  Undertake staff appraisals

16. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required

17. Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations

18. Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service

19. Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients

20. Communicate with service users and external agencies

 CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

21. Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures where appropriate.

22. To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department

23. To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field

24. Provide clinical support and advice to staff

25. Provide education to junior staff and ensure competencies are achieved.

26. Provide additional support and education to staff who require it.

27. Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

28. Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

29. Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

30. Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

31. Promote and ensure compliance  with radiographic protocols

32. Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

33. Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

34. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

35. Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained 

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

36. Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System

37. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES 

38. Responsible for the training and development of staff both radiographic staff and external staff.

39. Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments

40. Participate in department CPD programme

41. Ensure professional standards are maintained by contributing to the clinical training and development of radiographers, radiographic assistant practitioners and students

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

42. Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department, planning and prioritising workload

43. Ensure the effective and efficient running of the service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions.

44. Monitor and evaluate all aspects of service delivery with regard to waiting times ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum

45. Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork

46. Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint

47. Promote a working culture that improves quality

48. Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the designated department

49. Identify and contribute to service development within the department

50. Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies

51. Responsible for risk assessments within the designated area

52. Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers

53. Responsible for optimum use of resources within the department and maintain adequate stock levels

54. Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiographic equipment

55. Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance  of quality standards

56. Promote compliance with all Trust risk management procedures and ensure risk management strategies are implemented including Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, COSHH, VDU use, handling of patients, fire regulations and security etc

57. Ensure compliance with all statutory, professional and organisational requirements. Liaising with outside agencies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations when required. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately 

58. Ensure all staff are compliant with the relevant registration eg HCPC, ARSAC

59. Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality 

60. Refer patients for on-going imaging examinations within departmental protocols.

61. Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department

62. Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures

63. Monitor staff performance and formulate personal development plans in accordance with Trust development review process (IPR).

64. Monitor and action dose discrepancies via Dose Monitor alerts.  Produce Dose audits and DRLs

1. Monitor and action incidents within own work area that are reported via Datix
2. Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

2. Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

3. Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

4. Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

5. Promote and ensure compliance  with radiographic protocols

6. Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

7. Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

8. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

9. Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained.