Cardio-Respiratoryare looking for a highly motivated and skilled Band 7 Radiographer to join ourteam of #ExceptionalPeople who provide #ExcellentCare and to work in one of theUKs leading BSCMR accredited centres for Cardiac MRI excellence with a world-leadingreputation for its high impact research, clinical service and educationaltraining.
Allaspects of Cardiac MRI experience is preferred, however full training will beprovided to the successful post holder.
Forfurther information or to arrange an informal site visit please contact: DavidShelley - davidshelley@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Thesuccessful applicant will provide support to both clinical NHS and researchscanning. This integration between the two services offers an excellentopportunity to broaden your current skill base and develop your specialistskills all whilst contributing to research and innovation. The successfulapplicant will have excellent communication skills, have a patient centredapproach and be ready to learn and expand their knowledge. Whilst experience inCardiac MRI would be beneficial to the post, the successful applicant willreceive the relevant training on Philips and Siemens scanners to ensure theyare highly proficient in all aspects of Cardiac MRI.
Asa department, continual professional development of our staff is our mainpriority with many available in-house training opportunities includingsub-specialisation in paediatric MRI and involvement in research.
This is a part time post of 14.5 hours per week, theworking schedule will be discussed in the interview.
About us
Comeand join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing ourvision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great careand rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers inthe UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
AtCardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part ofwhat make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as wellas a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out whatthey see as important to how we work.Our five values are:
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job responsibilities
PrincipalDuties & Areas of Responsibility
ClinicalResponsibilities
Toact as Operator, Practitioner and, where necessary, Referrer within theirown scope of practice, by clinically justifying examinations as defined inIR(ME)R 2017 and local protocols.
Tobe able to justify imaging request cards in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017Section 6 Paragraph 5 and, in the absence of a Radiologist advise referringclinicians of the most appropriate investigation.
Tocollaborate with cardiologists and Lead CMRI Radiologists in the planning andevaluation of imaging protocols for patient examinations, in addition developnew protocols and techniques in line with technical advances in area ofspeciality and to ensure all staff within the department are trainedaccordingly.
Tomatch the clinical indications presented by the referrer to a departmentalprotocol with the freedom to modify protocols where appropriate to optimisediagnostic information in view of clinical indications, imaging findings orpatient condition.
Towork as an autonomous practitioner using specialised skills to ensure optimumquality using lowest possible radiation doses where appropriate.
Tohave a high degree of professional/personal autonomy with the ability to makeclinical judgements/decisions using knowledge, skills and experience withfreedom/discretion to act independently.
Torecognise and act upon unexpected critical findings on imaging in the absenceof a radiologist, e.g. patients requiring acute admission or referral tospecialist outpatient clinics.
Toprovide, receive and conclude highly sensitive and complex information.
Toparticipate in clinical research projects relevant to the speciality.
Dependanton the area of speciality, the post holder will be able to perform rolespreviously undertaken by radiologists e.g interpret images/data to provideprovisional and /or authorised reports, and / or undertake interventionalprocedures, e.g. biopsies / line insertions.
Toensure that infection control procedures and observation of sterile fields areutilised when necessary, paying particular attention to the protection ofclients, staff and equipment during handling of pathological specimens ifrequired.
Toadminister the appropriate drugs, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents by thecorrect method within their scope of work as authorised by the Trust.
Tobe aware of any contraindications to the above substances and the appropriateactions to take.
Toassess and evaluate special needs of individual patients and tailor positioningand procedures to their clinical needs, which involve overcoming barriers tounderstanding.
Toanticipate where patient communication difficulties might make completion ofthe pre examination checklist impossible and to implement alternative methodsto ensure patient safety is maintained at all time.
Tocommunicate effectively and empathetically with patients, in particularly besensitive to patients anxieties.
Toprovide a safe environment for patients within their clinical area using safehandling guidelines and risk assessment procedures.
Toact as point of advice and guidance for patient enquires regarding theirreferral and act as patient advocate.
Toact as a point of advice for patient enquires regarding their referral /appointment, for and Liaison Service (PALS), Interpretation Services andhospital Transport.
Liaisewith teams which are external to radiology, e.g. ward, clinics, hotel servicesand facilities.
Tobe aware of National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelinesappropriate to their speciality and be able to use this knowledge to steerpatients through all issues relating to hospital attendance, e.g. radiationprotection issues, Patient Advice the heath care pathway.
OperationalResponsibilities
Takea leading role in the development and implementation of work policies andprotocols within the specialist area.
Toparticipate in the production of complex staffing rosters and workload.
Planand prioritise workload including liaison with other disciplines.
Tobe responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for the radiographicservice and ensuring junior staff comply with departmental and professionalstandards of practice.
Tosupervise imaging Quality Assurance tests, analyse and evaluate results andliaise with physicists and equipment engineers.
Toencourage and develop all radiography staff by being responsible for monitoringtheir performance and implementing training and development programmes.
Tobe able to use expert knowledge and clinical judgement to determine thealteration of an examination from the departmental protocols withoutconsultation with Cardiologists.
Deliveryof service on a day to day basis, deputising for the Lead CMRI Lead Servicemanager when necessary.
Liaisewith other departments and colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient servicedelivery and patient care.
Toparticipate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within thedepartment and hospital using trust manual handling guidelines and riskassessments.
Collect,collate and analyse workload or other statistics required for departmentalpurposes or for service review.
Todevise, implement and feedback on audit projects and promote evidenced basedpractice in order to develop and maintain a high quality patient focussedservice.
ManagerialResponsibilities
Asdelegated by the Lead CMRI Radiologists, undertake staff performancedevelopment reviews, and participate in the professional development process,including the production of individual personal development plans, that link tothe Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
Provideguidance and support to all grades of staff.
Toestablish, monitor and maintain effective working relationships with staff fromother disciplines in order to further the aims of radiology.
Supportthe superintendent in the day to day organisation and supervision of staff andequipment, taking into account workload and skill mix across the department.
Deployresources effectively and efficiently to provide a high quality service to thepatient.
Toidentify, record and prioritise faults on imaging equipment, reporting them tothe appropriate authority, e.g. the equipment manufacturer. In addition take into account the effect on the service to the patient and re-arrange the worklists accordingly to ensure minimum inconvenience to the patient.
Tocritically evaluate new equipment and accessories prior to procurement asdelegated by the superintendent radiographer.
Assistin the recruitment and selection of new staff as delegated by thesuperintendent Radiographer.
Toundertake first line complaint handling, dealing with radiographic problems inthe absence of the Superintendent Radiographer.
Tobe aware of targets / co-ordination and escalation policies in use within thedepartment / Trust.
Education,Training, Research and Development.
Tofacilitate the education of other health professionals and possibly the generalpublic, in health promotional activities and the uses of the different forms ofradiological imaging modalities.
Takea lead role in training within the specialist field.
Collaboratewith education providers in the co-ordination and delivery of clinical trainingfor student CMRI radiographers, CMRI graduate radiographers and post graduateradiographers from within and external to the trust.
Thepost holder may be required to organise, lecture or act as external examinerfor undergraduate and / or post graduate courses both at LTH or outside. E.g.Universities.
Providewritten assessments of junior staff in accordance with each academicinstitutions requirements.
Keepabreast of current literature and opinion in order to maintain best practice inaccordance with clinical governance principles.
Thepost holder will undertake all mandatory training required of the role.
Maintenanceof expert knowledge in their specialised field by continuing professionaldevelopment in accordance with the Health Professions council.
Toassist in the development of CMRI Radiographer extended role initiatives andparticipate in the development of the CMRI Radiographer Assistant / AssistantPractitioner programme.
Toassist in the training of junior medical staff, particularly with regard to thetechnical and / practical aspects of specialised examinations.
Toprovide safety training in specialist areas for staff both within and externalto Radiology, e.g. ICU staff.
Inconjunction with superintendent radiographer evaluate on-going clinicalcompetence of radiographic staff as required.
Toformulate and review a comprehensive induction / training programme for allstaff new to the specialist area.
Tobe aware of innovations in techniques, equipment and applications in the fieldof radiography.
OtherDuties
Informationand Record Keeping
Ensurewritten and electronic records are maintained accurately and timely for selfand others.
Beresponsible for the integrity of data on the image related computer data basesheld by the department.
UsePC to provide departmental documents, procedures and images for trainingpurposes.
Contributeto the departmental web site.
Befully competent in the operation of the Trust Radiology Information System.
Participatein audit projects, including gathering evidence for best practice assessment,either of own work, or that of the department or others.
The jobholder must respect patient confidentiality atall times adhering to the Data Protection Act.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of experience /expertise of specialised imaging
* Experience in first-line supervision or management
* Evidence of sound knowledge of clinical practice and CPD to an appropriate level. Understanding of specific legislation or guidance appropriate to their designated modality.
* Evidence of advanced knowledge and specialist experience
* Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
Skills and Behaviours
* Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with management, staff and patients.
* Skills and knowledge to expand the patient's medical history by direct discussion and focussed questioning
* Understanding and exhibiting skills of a team leader, helping to motivate others within that team
* Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems and make decisions
* Communication skills enabling the radiographer to work with varying patients with different needs
* Leadership skills to manage personal/departmental workflow and motivate others
Qualifications
* BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography
* Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic)
* State Registration (HPC)
* Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post.
* MSc in Radiography/higher diploma in Radiography
* Research module at degree level or evidence of research in practice
* Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent in specialist area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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