Radiographer

at  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

CLINICAL Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the lead radiographer for the modality. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working. To practice within the standards of the Health Professions Council. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
This will include where necessary communicating with sensitivity, tact, empathy, and reassurance. The post holder must be able to remain calm and professional during extremely pressurised situations. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination. To assist in the training and supervision of radiographer helpers, assistant practitioners & students.
To maintain a close liaison with the senior radiographers to organise and supervise workflow in the area. Competent knowledge of anatomy Competent in Basic life support (BLS) Assist in safe patient transfer. The post holder will be required to support flexible working to maximise workload through the Radiology department. Involvement in planning and prioritising patient lists and workload.
Post holder will act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their manager when necessary. To ensure previous imaging is available and to ensure all images are discharged to the appropriate place post examination. Ensure all patients are positively identified prior to examination. Consistently adhere to local rules and support others to do the same.
Have a thorough knowledge of X-ray imaging and safety. To use patient monitoring systems and know how to deal with emergency situations. Authorise x-ray referrals in line with justified protocols. Perform quality assurance (QA) tests on equipment as required.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP To disseminate information from training sessions as required. Participate in the staff development programme and educational activities. To participate in departmental appraisal system. Support the completion of actions identified by data quality reports & audits.
Responsible for ensuring equipment QA is performed according to protocol. Management of referrals through the CRIS system ORGANISATIONAL Ensure professional and honest time management of shifts. Responsible for monitoring own roster and having knowledge of upcoming shifts. Responsible for agreeing cover for shifts which you cannot complete.
Ensure that time/owing is taken on a shift for the modality of which it was accrued. Responsible for own management of annual leave planning. PROFESSIONAL To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with line manager during personal development review.
Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations. To record any unintended / accidental doses through LHCH incident reporting mechanism Escalate potential risks to senior Radiographers immediately.
Be responsible for ensuring radiation protection safety including personal protective equipment and dosimetry monitoring for yourself. QUALITY To comply with the Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents. Monitor the condition of equipment within the Radiology area advising of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for potential hazards.
To participate in clinical audit as appropriate. To observe patient confidentiality at all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations. All employees of the Trust are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the fair access policy and respect the culture beliefs and customs held by clients and staff. To actively participate in the Quality Assurance requirements for the Department.
Contribute to the development of the service, including participation in the modernisation agenda. Be actively involved in stock control

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