Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic,enthusiastic, highly motivated and resourceful person with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our team as Band 7 QA Lead Radiographer. You will work alongside the X-ray superintendent and other staff members to provide an effective and efficient service whilst adhering to departmental protocols and ensuring optimum patient care. You will ensure that QA is carried out regularly on all X-ray equipment in the department.
This is an exciting time to join the X-ray department at RNOH. We have just opened a new extension to the x-ray department with an EOS, Hi-Rise CT and DXA machines. You will have the opportunity to work on all modalities with training given where needed.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, experienced radiographer who would like to develop their managerial, technical and clinical skills in cutting edge orthopaedic imaging.
Main duties of the job
The role will be based in the X-ray departments of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. The department runs an extended day, 6 day a week service with on call. Weekend and out of hours working is required.
You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and assistants. You will be involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff to oversee staff competencies.
You will be an integral part of the smooth running of the department and communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and patient groups.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, applying knowledge and skill to produce high quality images and adapt techniques to meet complex patient requirements and also to maintain excellent housekeeping of all imaging in X-ray on the Trusts PACS and RIS systems.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out QA on all X-ray equipment in the department and be a representative of radiology to the wider hospital.
Work with the X-ray superintendent on monthly and weekly staffing rotas.
Ensure housekeeping is undertaken and up to date for Cleaning of X-ray equipment, audits and Dose monitoring.
Be familiar with the range of technical applications available on all Imaging Equipment.
Trouble-shoot equipment faults and make suitable provision for the service in the event of equipment failure.
Assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals, in line with both national Regulations (IRMER 2017) and local protocols.
Act with delegated authority as a practitioner for plain film radiography as an operator under IRMER (2017).Liaise with referral source where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
Act as a point of advice for imaging referrers and for patient enquiries regarding their referral.
Be a patient advocate in Radiation protection and Safeguarding issues.
Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
2. HCPC registered
3. MSc in Radiography
Desirable
4. Evidence of Post graduate qualification for Radiography
Experience
Essential
5. Significant Radiography experience in the NHS
6. Significant Experience of using RIS and PACS systems in the NHS
7. Significant Musculoskeletal Imaging experience in the NHS
8. Evidence of Experience in leadership, co-ordinating imaging or deputising in the absence of a superintendent in an NHS setting
9. Experience in clinical evaluation of technology and procurement processes
10. Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
Skills
Essential
11. Ability to clearly communication effectively
12. Good organisational skills
13. Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
14. Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working
15. Awareness of clinical governance requirements