Job overview

The post holder will:

Work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service.

Ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.

Be able to take charge of the running of a work area in the absence of the Superintendent. 

Please note we, have 3 positions available. 

Main duties of the job

Leadership, Management and Service Delivery

 Deputise for the Modality Superintendent as required in the running of the work area
 Participate in a core hours service across 7 days including night shifts
 Act as a role model and support junior colleagues in the work area
 Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Radiology Service and make recommendations on service improvement
 Report Clinical, Non-Clinical and Radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies.

 Attend meetings as directed, including weekly departmental staff meetings.

 Provide guidance to external users regarding the priority and deployment of radiographic resource, e.g., theatre usage.
B6 Senior Radiographer –V2.0

 Communicate and liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

Quality and Safety

 Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness of the environment and equipment are maintained
 Work as part of a team to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and service users.
 Ensure that equipment faults are recorded appropriately and reported to the relevant Manager
 If required, liaise with patients to re-scheduled appointment in case of equipment breakdown.
 Understand and adhere to the requirements of IR(ME)R.

 Enter accurate data into Radiology Information System and the Trust PAS system ensuring patient confidentiality. All users are governed by the Data Protection Act (1984). Unauthorised disclosure of such information is regarded as gross misconduct and could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal

 Participate as appropriate in the implementation of the agreed departmental quality programme.

 Actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the department’s Clinical Audit programme.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

 Give the very highest standard of care to the cohort of patients for which you have been made responsible and to be able to carry out all tasks involved in ensuring that any patient in your care is successfully examined and well cared for.

 Act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff.

 Act as the patient’s advocate, ensuring that their needs and dignity are respected and that other healthcare staff exercise equal respect for patients’ rights whether a procedure is being carried out in the department or any remote location

The job JD and person specification is attached. Please read it thoroughly for further context on the role.

Working for our organisation

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic play specialist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.