Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

 Clinical

•   Provide a full range of clinical examinations performed within the departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained and to be responsible for the quality of own work and that of Band 5 trainees and Student Radiographers under supervision where applicable.
   
  ·         Plan and undertake all duties required in the provision of the radiographic service within a specialised (modality) working environment.
   
  ·         Ensure that high quality images are produced on all ranges of patients, adapting techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient and always ensuring patient care.
   
  ·         Registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council. Works within the HCPC professional code of conduct and standards of proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust. Adheres to departmental protocols.
   
  ·         Practice in accordance with the current legislation governing the use of ionising Radiation for Medical and other purposes. Implementing Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR {ME} R).
   
  ·         Work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to ensure the safe accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste in accordance with The Environment Agency Regulation
   
  ·         Adhere to departmental safety guidelines always ensuring patient and staff safety. Perform pre-examination patient checks.
   
  ·         Able to diffuse potentially aggressive situations involving patients, relatives or carers effectively and to be aware of the sites of alarms and to utilise personal safety alarms if necessary.
   
  ·         Able to deal with verbal complaints efficiently and effectively completing all documentation.
   
  ·         Communicate effectively with patients in all age ranges and abilities to gain a positive identification as per IR (ME) R 2017 and their co-operation in order to obtain high quality images.
   
  ·         Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and clinicians, both within and out with the department, to ensure an efficient service and compliance with IR (ME) R 2017 Regulations.
   
  ·         Work with the modality Service/Team Leader to Manage/co-ordinate the day-to-day workload of the modality area.
   
  ·         Prioritise workflow to meet the needs of the patient, liaising effectively with other members of the team, wards, departments and clinical colleagues across the Trust.
   
  ·         Be responsible for the accurate completion of all records, including the appropriate section of all care pathways in which they are involved.
   
  ·         Utilise clinical skills to recognise and act upon emergency situations, i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, adverse reactions to medication. 
   
  ·         To participate in extended hours service within specialist area.
   
  ·         Utilise IT skills to input data onto the Radiology Information System, including patient and examination details, ensuring patient confidentiality. Utilise IT skills in the use of the Electronic Patient Record and the Hospital PACS System.
   
  ·         To undertake any other duties as requested by senior staff.
   
   
   Professional Duties
   
  ·         Effective cleaning and disinfection of radiographic equipment and ancillary equipment in line with the Trust’s Infection Control Policy and the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations (prior to repair/services) and that all documentation is completed.
   
  ·         Work as part of a team but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload.
   
  ·         To undertake and record a range of relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
   
  ·         To report all incidents, clinical/non-clinical via the standard reporting mechanism.
  (Escalate, where appropriate, to Service Leads with responsibility for Risk Management).
   
  ·         Maintain awareness of current trends in all professional matters in the field of practice.
   
  ·         Supervise, support and teach Student Radiographers on clinical placement and mentor newly qualified Radiographers joining the Team.
   
  ·         Successful completion of a Pg Dip or equivalent in the selected speciality and completion of in-house training competencies.
   
  ·         Participate in the workplace induction process, ensuring all equipment training documentation is completed as required by IRR17
   
  ·         Attend all Mandatory Training days as stated by the Trust.
   
  ·         Advise staff from other departments/wards etc on IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations.