We are looking for experienced CT radiographers who are passionate about innovation and healthcare to join our team at a senior level. You will be highly motivated with a desire to be involved in the future direction of the services in accordance with the Charity values.
Experience at senior level is desirable but training to support career progression will be provided to exceptional candidates. There will be some administrative work required as part of this role therefore a good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and the application of SharePoint is advantageous.
Experience operating Siemens and Canon CT systems is desired however training will be provided.
You will live within region (or nearby within commuting distance) to the THLC services in Manchester areas and must hold a full UK driving licence (dependent on area and public transport routes, a driving licence may not be essential).
Main duties of the job
To primarily carry out Lung Screening on CT units at various sites in the local Manchester communities. This role is considered a senior role with responsibility to support the TLHC management and clinical operations hub to deliver the imaging services in key locations and to work collaboratively with the TLHC programme stakeholders and nursing teams to meet the objectives of the programme.
Other key responsibilities are to ensure a safe reliable and efficient CT service is maintained. To undertake imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for all patients; adhering to best practice of radiographic technique. Participate in audit and quality assurance and provide service performance reports. Maintain a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice and delivering exemplary patient care representing the Charity.
Shifts will involve working variable days over a 7-day week, (compressed shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break) at several locations in key Manchester regions. Enhancements apply to weekend and bank holiday working.
Contract Type: Permanent. Part time 34.5hpw. 2 shifts per week will also be considered - minimum 23hrs per week.
Salary: FTE £40,000 - £44,000pa (paid at £36,800 - £40,480pa based on 34.5hpw).
Town/City: Manchester, this is not considered a mobile worker role, however work will be across several locations in the community in key Manchester regions.
About us
Cobalt Health is a medical charity pioneering innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year it provides diagnostic imaging for over 140,000 patients at its imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. The Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.
I CARE our values - our culture - our purpose
Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job responsibilities
Main Place of Work: Work will be based at several sites within a nominated key geographical region where the TLHC services operate. Either Manchester, Greater Manchester or Liverpool. This role is not considered a mobile role due to no requirement for travel outside the nominated region.
Responsible to: TLHC Operations Manager/CT and PET/CT Manager (as allocated on employment)
Line management
There is no line management responsibility associated with this post. However there is an expectation that this senior position will supervise radiographers, students and other junior staff members working as part of their team at nominated sites.
Job Purpose:
* Provide professional, caring, high quality CT scanning services as part of the TLHC programme whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice and radiographic technique.
* Responsible for the daily operations and delivery of TLHC services at nominated key locations within a region supporting the TLHC operations manager and director of clinical operations.
* To ensure the privacy, comfort and safety of all patients who attend the TLHC services in various locations where CT mobile services operate.
Key Relationships
Cobalt staff team, mobile site staff, logistics, support engineers and patients
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Operational Duties
* At all times to maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and TLHC programme teams on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of TLHC services in various locations in the North West region of UK in line with Charity values.
* Key liaison with multidisciplinary TLHC teams in area of work and respond to the clinical requests consultant radiologists in accordance with NHSE TLHC National protocols for TLHC screening and surveillance.
* Responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day to day scanning lists.
* Undertake imaging procedures working to set standards and protocols in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements according to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER) and employer procedures.
* Work in accordance with the CT local rules, systems of work, administrative and operational procedures health and safety and risk management.
* Providing physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures.
* Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS), data sharing and checking image transfer is completed using CIMAR and Picture Archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible, comprehensive medical records are maintained.
* Responsible for the Quality Assurance checks on ionising radiation equipment, in accordance with the departmental QA programme and report any deviation from expected results to a line manager. Undertake action to rectify the deviation as appropriate and document the action taken in the required log.
* Ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist imaging equipment, to adhere to all local CT safety procedure and report all equipment faults in accordance with the fault reporting process and liaise with line managers to ensure timely rectification or removal of equipment from service if necessary.
* Ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment that facilitates the prevention and control of infections in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Specific Duties
* Have highly specialist knowledge of all TLHC CT specific procedures and the development of low dose imaging protocols and maintenance of scanning databases.
* Support the clinical department managers with the development of and implementation of workflow/processes improvements in their area within the TLHC services.
* Participate in the review of departmental clinical policies, procedures, processes and pathways, liaising with line managers to develop and implement improvement.
* Work as an operator in accordance with the CT local rules, IRMER procedures and and justify the CT scanning protocol in accordance with the NHSE TLHC standard CT scan protocol and challenge practice if the protocol deviates.
* Manage clinical audits in their area of work, collate data and generate KPI reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Liaison with the Infection Control Lead to monitor and maintain environmental and patient equipment cleanliness and complete necessary checklists in accordance with the infection prevention and control program.
* Responsibility for stock checking consumables and ensuring correct levels are maintained, including items on the resuscitation trolley/bag and maintaining accurate monthly records.
* To support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
* Manage local clinical team meetings and when requested provide update reports in area of work.
* Be the responsible radiation protections supervisor (RPS) in their area of work, and support/provide guidance to junior staff members.(Separate JD)
* Supervise clinical induction, IRMER safety education and applications training to personnel, including trainees, students, agency or temporary workers.
* Ensures due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account.
* Maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records and participate in appraisal and mandatory training.
* Any other duties in accordance with the level of the role.
Management of Resources
* Monitor and maintain laundry supplies and clinical consumables.
* Monitor and maintain beverage/refreshment supplies.
* Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of stationery and marketing literature on the TLHC units.
Teamwork
* To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt
* Taking an active part in team meetings
* Champion the professional integrity of the organisation
* Adhere to corporate policy and procedure
* Advise and mentor staff members, particularly junior staff members.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.
DBS Disclosure
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory initial DBS check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory repeat checks, carried out in line with the policy in force at the time. Failure to disclose any convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract.
Equality and Diversity
It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Charity's vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.
Health & Safety
In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job description above, it is your duty to:
Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of the other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
Infection Control
Make themselves aware of their responsibilities for infection prevention and control. Cooperate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with. Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around you who do not.
Information Governance
You should be aware of all information governance policies and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal information. You are required to undertake the Data Protection training included in the NHS IT Governance Toolkit as instructed.
Personal Development
You are required to participate in the organisations annual appraisal scheme. The end of year appraisal will include a personal development review where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed. Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.
You are expected to maintain competency, learning new techniques and technology as required and retain records of continuing professional development (cpd) to ensure continuity of membership to your professional organisation.
All staff are encouraged to participate in training/activities that will help develop their wider skills and assist them in managing their personal welfare and be attentive to the welfare of colleagues.
Completion of Cobalt Health's mandatory training programme.
This is an outline of the post-holder's duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Charity.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Cobalt Health.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
* Ability to prioritise workloads.
* Flexible temperament towards working hours.
* Patience and empathy and the ability to offer reassurance to anxious or distressed patients.
* Well organised with excellent interpersonal and communication and literacy skills.
* Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for positioning of or handling patients.
* Motivated commitment to continuing professional development.
Qualifications
* Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC recognised qualification.
* Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council.
* College of Radiography IV Cannulation Certificate or equivalent.
* PGCert or Dip in CT or Masters in Radiography/PET/CT or CT.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience as cross-sectional imaging radiographer covering a wide range of clinical examinations and applications.
* Proven experience in healthcare and patient focused services.
* Demonstrable knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER).
* Ability to develop and implement policy and procedure.
* Experience implementing and participating in quality assurance programmes and interpreting data.
* Evidence of continuing personal professional development.
* Evidence of experience in a supervisory or training role.
Skills and abilities
* Excellent working knowledge of CT protocols and procedures.
* Adaptability and ability to modify technique if required in difficult situations.
* Demonstrable team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
* An understanding and application of health and safety regulations and infection control policy relating to a healthcare.
* Confident communicator at all levels.
* A high level of IT competency and the ability to gather data, compile complex information and prepare reports.
* Ability to analyse and interpret radiographic imaging.
* Ability to assess and implement highly specialist imaging procedures, adapting technique and prioritise imaging if required.
* Ability to develop, plan and implement goals.
* Full driving license to enable travel to various locations. Depending on work location and public transport infrastructure this may not be essential.
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.
Depending on experience FTE £40,000-£44,000pa paid at £36,800-£40,480pa based on 34.5hpw
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