Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.)

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated radiographer to join the plain imaging department across all WUTH sites. The post has a specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab and will be trained to cover both areas and participate in the OOH service for plain imaging and IR/Cath Lab.

Successful applicants will contribute to a 24/7 service, work within IR/CL with rotation through ED, MSK and theatres, and help train staff while developing CPD.

Qualifications

• Specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab.
• Engages with CPD and QSI champions and development.
• Lead training and CPD for radiographic staff.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 24/7 service delivery for plain imaging and IR/CL.
• Work within IR/CL with rotation through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OPs, theatres and wards.
• Act as senior and co-ordinator to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Report to Principal Radiographers for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise regularly to resolve issues.
• Participate in QA programme for the plain imaging service.

Skills

IR/Cath Lab

Communication

Job description

We are looking to recruit dedicated radiographer to work within the plain imaging department across all WUTH sites (Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge, St Catherine's and Victoria Central Hospitals). This staff member will have a specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab and will be trained to cover both areas and participate in the OOH service for both plain imaging and IR/C.Lab

We are seeking a dynamic individual who has the ability to successfully engage with a broad range of teams, disciplines and staff. We actively encourage our band 6 Radiographers to engage with extra responsibilities e.g. RPS, H+S links, safeguarding and QSI champions.

The Trust has a wide variety of services including Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Women's and Children's, medicine and cancer services.

As a department we support CPD, advance practice and training and development of our Radiographers, we are also embarking on QSI accreditation.

Successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the 24/7 service delivery of both plain film, IR and CL and part-take in the IR on-call rota.

Successful candidate for our band 6 IR/CL role will work within IR /CL, with some rotation through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OP's, theatres, dentals and provide and portable service to wards and critical care departments.

When working within plain film, you will act as senior and as a co-ordinator to ensure effective and efficient running of the service to meet the demand and be responsible for facilitating any changes to improve the service.

You will report to the Principal Radiographer's for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise with them on a regular basis, escalating any issues and problems, and devising and implementing solutions.

You need to have excellent communication with stakeholders both internal and external to ensure the service meets the varying demands.

You will be responsible for the training and development of the radiographic staff and contributing to their CPD.

You will participate in the QA programme for the plain imaging service.

At APH we have 1 IR suite and 1 Cath Lab, 5 DR rooms including whole spine leg length limb examinations, 1 CR room, 1 dental suite, 3 mobile II's, 1 fluoro room and 6 DR mobile machines.

You will be incorporated into the IR on call service running 24/7.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

Wirral itself is situated in the middle of Liverpool and Wales, with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities. Staff enjoy the ability to be in the vibrant city of Liverpool in less than 30minutes, whilst able to, where wanted, live in one of the quiet villages of Wirral.

Wirral boasts some of the best schools in the country, still having local grammar school options. With plenty of beaches and countryside on the doorstep there is something for all the family. With Liverpool being so close by and commutable there is also the option for city living.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.