We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Radiographer to join our friendly Imaging Team at Bogner Regis War Memorial Hospital on a fixed term contract for 12 months starting in December 2024 to cover maternity leave.
Our department consists of a two well-equipped digital X-ray rooms and brand new Ultrasound and Bone Densitometry suites. The department performs a wide range of X-ray examinations from a variety of referral sources including Primary Care, Musculoskeletal services and the Minor Injury Unit on-site. We provide an X-ray and Ultrasound service for the local population and Bone Densitometry scanning for a wider population within West Sussex.
As a member of the team you will be helping us to provide a responsive and efficient service in keeping with our Foundation Trust vision and values. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient-centred and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for 37.5 hours per week. Our current working hours are 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Main duties of the job
To carry out x-ray examinations which comply with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR99) and the ionising Radiations (Medical exposure) Regulations 2017 [IR(ME)R2017], ensuring good practice in accordance with the guidelines set by the Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.
To carry out supervision as per the trusts policy on other staff members.
To supervise Student Radiographers.
Perform imaging examinations and care for patients during these examinations, respecting their rights of privacy and confidentially, thereby providing a high quality service to both patients and clinicians.
To be able to work independently, work within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist.
To ensure patient confidentiality and data protection within the Trusts guidelines.
Undertake the quality assurance testing of equipment as part of daily routine if required.
To abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy to ensure safe practice whilst manual and patient handling, working with radiation, hazardous chemicals, noxious fumes and bodily fluids.
To observe the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, always maintaining a safe system of work and reporting any hazards.
To report any incident involving staff, patients or visitors to the Imaging Service Manager.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
* Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
* Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
* Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Research opportunities
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
* Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
* Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
* Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
* Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
* Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To provide a high quality imaging service reporting to the Imaging Manager.
* To independently perform x-ray examinations organising and planning own workload.
Communication and Working Relationships
To communicate with patients, clients and visitors in a polite and respectful manner reflecting their level of understanding and taking into account any barriers.
To communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a polite and professional manner relating to patient management and care.
To notify the referrer of any abnormal findings in an appropriate manner within guidelines.
To be able to supervise the work of newly qualified staff, bank staff and assistants and to provide training where necessary to staff/students.
Key Responsibilities
To supervise the work of, bank staff and imaging assistants and to provide training where necessary to staff/students.
To fully participate in the Trusts appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.
To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
Main Tasks
To carry out x-ray examinations which comply with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR99) and the ionising Radiations (Medical exposure) Regulations 2017 [IR(ME)R2017], ensuring good practice in accordance with the guidelines set by the Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.
Perform imaging examinations and care for patients during these examinations, respecting their rights of privacy and confidentially, thereby providing a high quality service to both patients and clinicians.
To be able to work independently, work within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist.
To ensure patient confidentiality and data protection within the Trusts guidelines.
Undertake the quality assurance testing of equipment as part of daily routine if required
To abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy to ensure safe practice whilst manual and patient handling, working with radiation, hazardous chemicals, noxious fumes and bodily fluids.
To observe the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, always maintaining a safe system of work and reporting any hazards.
To report any incident involving staff, patients or visitors to the Imaging Service Manager.
To act as RPS in the imaging managers absence
To know and comply with local policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications/skills
Essential
* Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
* State registration with the Health Professions Council.
Other requirements
Essential
* Evidence of CPD
* Each applicant will be expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to the post.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to supervise and train staff/students in clinical applications
* Must be a skilled communicator with the ability to convey complex technical / clinical information in an understandable, manner to patients.
* Must be able to handle/lift equipment and patients.
* Will be required to communicate with consultants and other clinical staff on sensitive clinical matters
Desirable
* Ability to use radiology, computed radiography and PACS IT systems
* Organisation of daily departmental workload, planning appointment schedules for patients
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 and Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
* Experienced radiographer, relevant experience.
Desirable
* Ability to work autonomously, to organise own workload and to make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a radiologist.
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bognor Regis War Momorial Hospital
Shripney Road
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
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