Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice 
• Maintain a high radiographic standard and advise junior staff as and when required. 
• Maintain a high standard of patient care. 
• Maintain a high standard of equipment care. 
• Participate in general radiography, DEXA and specialist areas including CT, MRI after suitable training. 
• Report any problems/concerns to the appropriate Supt. Radiographer. 
• Cannulating and administering of I.V. contrast media after recognised training.

• Medico-legal radiography and paperwork for non-accidental injury cases. 
• Participate in the 7-day shift pattern as required. 

Management of Resources/Equipment 
• Participate in all aspects of quality assurance programme within the Imaging department. 
•  When notified of equipment faults/incidents these must be reported to the maintenance provider and the appropriate lead radiographer must be 
informed. 
• Replenishing of low levels of stock must be communicated to the appropriate lead radiographer. 

Professional Responsibility 
• Be aware of clinical governance issues. 
• To observe the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000). 
• To report any radiation incidents and making appropriate records. 
•  To ensure that all Hospital Safety Policies, Procedures and fire - regulations are observed. 
• Participate in audit both clinical and non-clinical. 
• Carry out any other duties which may be delegated by the Imaging Manager or the deputy or in their absence a lead radiographer. 
• Undertake appraisals and line management duties after suitable training. 
Education 
• Maintain own CPD folder. 
• To be responsible for own personal and professional development which is  planned and communicated with Superintendent radiographer. 
•  Keep abreast of current trends by reading radiography journals and attending courses. 
• Assist more junior members of staff with radiographic technique. 
• Help in student training, assessment and mentoring. 
• Pursue post-graduation education.

Specialist clinician/ Team Lead 
• Keep up to date with developments in line with the latest research relating to  area of practice. 
• Able to create and promote a supportive learning environment that embraces  a culture of evidence and research-based practice. 
•  Use evidence with support to underpin clinical guidelines and integrate 
research into clinical practice to improve clinical decision making and enhance  patient outcomes. 
• Undertake service evaluation and clinical research delivery by undertaking surveys or audits as necessary and present as appropriate. 
• Promote the service and clinical excellence by publishing and presenting 
innovations, audit and research locally and nationally (as appropriate). 
• Actively participate in Clinical Governance within the division/Trust. 
• Undertake R&D activity and maintains research data collection systems in compliance with appropriate data governance (as appropriate to role)