X-Ray Clinical Lead

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care trust is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join the x-ray team as the Clinical Lead. In this role, you will manage the imaging service, ensuring quality and safety. You will also work collaboratively with the management team to support service improvements. Applicants should have a sound anatomical and physiological knowledge to assist in clinical justification of Radiography referrals.

Qualifications

• Professional Radiographer with experience in managing imaging services.
• Ability to acquire high standard diagnostic images.
• Knowledge of national regulations and local protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plain film imaging service efficiently.
• Ensure quality and safety in imaging services.
• Collaborate with management and clinical team for service improvement.

Skills

Good anatomical knowledge

Physiological awareness

Radiography techniques

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join the x-ray team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as Clinical Lead within the X-Ray department.

In this role you will need to balance both clinical and non-clinical time to ensure effective running of the department whilst maintaining your Radiography skills and supporting the team.

The Radiology Directorate offers a full range of diagnostic investigations including CT, MRI, X-ray, Angiography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, DEXA, Nuclear Medicine and symptomatic & asymptomatic breast imaging. Our x-ray and interventional services have seen significant investment over the last few years, with provision of a new angiography suite, replacement of multiple mobile x-ray and image intensifiers and upgrade of existing static x-ray units to DR. Further investment is planned over the coming months.

Under the guidance of the Interventional, X-Ray and Fluoroscopy Manager you will work collaboratively with the Radiology Management Team and Clinical Director, supporting service improvement, transformation, and innovation within your area of responsibility.

You will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge to maximise your effectiveness within this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the plain film imaging service with regard to efficient use of resources, quality and safety.
• Display evidence of good anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge to assist in the clinical justification of Radiography referrals in line with both national regulations IRMER (2000) (Ionising Regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations) and local protocols.
• To acquire high standard diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or Interventional, X-ray & Fluoroscopy Manager.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. For further details or informal visits, please contact Carrie Whitfield, Interventional, X-Ray and Fluoroscopy Manager, at [e-mail].