CT Specialist Radiographer

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior radiography professional to support the Principal and Lead radiographers in safe, effective management of the radiography area. You will ensure high standards of care, supervise junior staff, and coordinate delivery of care per local and national guidelines.

The role requires adherence to Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and related departmental protocols, with focus on patient safety and education of junior staff within a

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Principal and Lead radiographers in the safe, effective management of the area.
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• Comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR (ME) R 2017 and related departmental protocols.

Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist and support the Principal and Lead radiographers in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organization. Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff. Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines. Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating. Promote equality in care and practice by recognizing, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. To participate in education and training of junior staff. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice. Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR (ME) R 2017 and related departmental protocols and procedures. Use information Technology systems as required at every level of the role.

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust