Cross-Sectional Imaging Radiographer

Transformation Unit; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Band 6 Radiographer to join the Cross Sectional Imaging team. The role focuses on CT and MRI work with a high standard of image quality and patient care.

You will work with a skilled team of radiographers, radiologists and radiology assistants to deliver a patient-focused CT service. Successful applicants should have MRI and/or CT experience, be flexible to rotate across departments, and contribute to service development within a department

Qualifications

• Band 6 radiographer level role within Cross Sectional Imaging.
• Experience in MRI and/or CT procedures required.
• Strong image quality focus and patient care.
• Flexible working across 7 days may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of CT and MRI examinations.
• Provide high-quality, patient-focused radiographic service.
• Rotate across MRI and CT departments to support service and development.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and act as a senior radiographer when required.
• Comply with IRR/IRMER and radiation safety guidelines.
• Participate in 24/7 shift system and flexible hours.

Skills

MRI procedures

CT procedures

Image quality

Patient care

Team player

Education

Radiography Degree/Diploma

HCPC Registration

Tools

Siemens CT Scanner

Canon Prism

Philips Ingenia Evolution

Job description

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

Would you like to work in a forward thinking, progressive, innovative Cross Sectional Imaging department?If you have current CT/MRI experience and looking a for an opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your career in Cross Sectional Imaging, this could be the job for you!

We are currently recruiting for band 6 radiographers to join our Cross Sectional Imaging team at East Lancs NHS Hospitals Trust.The successful applicants will have excellent Image quality and patient care high on their agenda. They will be working with a highly skilled team of radiographers, radiologists and radiology assistants, who provide a patient-focused CT service.

These posts could be full time posts, or additionally we are happy to hear from applicants requiring part time or flexible working.

The department is set over 3 sites, Blackburn Royal Hospital and Burnley General Hospital and Rosendale Primary care and currently consists of 5 CT Scanners and 5 MRI scanners.

• 128 slice Siemens X-cite with CT Perfusion for our acute and ED work
• 1 Canon Prism one with cardiac applications
• Philips Ingenia Evolution mobile unit currently sited at Rossendale. Can be moved to Clitheroe and Blackburn mobile pads.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality responsive diagnostic radiographic service for CT and MRI scanning department, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

To take responsibility for the organisation of staff and workflow recognising the global needs of the department and service provided.

Band 6 posts require proven experience of MRI and/or CT procedures and a high level of MRI and/or CT scanning knowledge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda. Candidates should have a flexible approach to their working hours as this contract will be flexible across 7 day working.

Working for our organisation

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 10,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

This is a very exciting time to join the cross sectional imaging team at ELHT as we have a new dedicated MRI unit based at Burnley hospital , we have also successfully replaced our old MRI scanners with Siemens Sola and Siemens Sola fit. We are also in process of replacing our Siemens Definition AS- CT scanner with a new Siemens X.cite scanner.

The post holder will be expected to rotate across all the MRI and/or CT departments to support service and professional development. This is a forward thinking Radiology department that supports Radiographer advanced practice, we have 2 CT Head Reporting Radiographers, 1 MRI Reporting Radiographer and trained CT Colonography Radiographers.

You will have demonstrated the skills necessary to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the ability to take the lead in the absence of Senior Colleagues.

We are an innovative department constantly looking at ways to optimise patient care by offering role development for our team.In Radiology we have Consultant Radiographers, a large reporting radiographer team including CT Head reporting and MR MSK reporting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To perform a wide variety of CT and MRI scanning examinations on patients commensurate with a high level of radiographic skill and patient care.

2. To ensure a high-quality patient focussed service throughout the department ensuring all aspects of the service are delivered within the departments defined quality standards.

3. To ensure the delivery of a professional and expert service in all areas of the Cross-Sectional Imaging Department.

4. To be proactive in the monitoring of the service provided in the department and develop and implement proposals for improving the service.

5. To perform a wide range of unsupervised CT and MRI examinations within set protocols.

6. To have a flexible approach to work and be willing to adapt to service needs as they arise, able to participate in the 24/7 shift system and work flexible hours.

7. Comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation 1999, (IRR 99) and the Ionising (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IRMER 2000) ensuring radiation doses are kept as low as reasonable achievable in line with Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL).

8. To act responsibly regarding matters concerning radiation protection for staff and patients. To seek help from the Radiation Protection Supervisor when required. To always follow the local rules.

9. To undertake the autonomous evaluation of CT/MRI scan images for diagnostic suitability before submission for reporting.

10. Be proficient in the use of the equipment within all departments, maintaining personal clinical competence commensurate with good practise.

11. To be a team leader offering clinical and technical advice as required to Students, Assistant Practitioners, and less qualified staff.

12. To take an active role in promoting excellent Infection Control procedures regarding Antiseptic No Touch Technique (ANTT).

13. To administer contrast media when required according to department policies and procedures, intravenous Injection certificate is desirable. If not a willingness to undertake this training is required.

14. To have sufficient knowledge to assess when the use of contrast media may be contra-indicated and can assess the patient’s physical condition post injection, to check for any reaction and take appropriate steps if a reaction does occur.

15. To undertake such clerical duties as may be necessary for the progression of patients through the department, ensuring accuracy of records in accordance with professional standards.

16. Participate in the collection of data for clerical/technical/clinical audit purposes.

17. Have a sound knowledge of IT based skills.

18. To deputise for the band 7 radiographers and undertake specific leadership responsibilities as designated by them.

19. To be responsible for the radiation dose received by patients during their CT examinations.

20. To be responsible for MR safety of staff, patients, and visitors to the MRI Department.

21. To be competent in the use of accessory equipment such as oxygen and suction machines and appropriate resuscitation equipment.

22. Be able to exercise personal responsibility and make decisions in unpredictable situations.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Radiography Degree/Diploma of college is Radiographers
• Full HCPC Registration

Experience

• Experience of an extensive range of CT and/or MRI procedures.
• Substantial experience as a Senior Radiographer, experience of leading an area, supervising juniors.
• Experience of performing IV Injections/cannulations
• Essential to complete formal qualification in I.V. Injections
• Able to work within and supervise a small team

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of current issues/new techniques/developments in CT/MRI
• Able to participate in the 24/7 shift system and work flexible hours. Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Effective listening skills.

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

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We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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