Radiographer

at  Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Full Time Band 6 shift radiographer 37.5hrs per week.
We are a family friendly department looking for radiographers with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience to join the Radiology team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St Helens and Knowsley sites.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a flexible approach to working who are able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to a quality patient focused service.
The successful applicants will rotate across all our sites and through all aspects of radiography including: adult and paediatric plain film radiography, theatre, mobiles, digital fluoroscopy and CT. Training will be given in CT and i.v. cannulation if required. Radiographers are actively encouraged to take part in clinical governance, audit, training and clinical professional development. We provide opportunities to develop in all areas of radiography and currently have radiographers reporting in a number of specialties.
Participation in the shift rota which provides 24/7 cover is essential. The shift rota includes a combination of 7.5-hour days, long days and nights and includes some weekend shifts as well as an on-call commitment .
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

KEY DUTIES

Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.
Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment.
Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times.
Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service.
Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology.
Abide by radiographic protocols.
Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations.
Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission, and archive.
Supervise junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students.
Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners
Ensure delivery of a patient focussed service including care comfort and dignity of all patients.
Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department.
Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g. COSHH, Radiation Protection etc.
Monitor the dose monitor system highlighting any issues to the relevant lead radiographer.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols.
Ensure clinical and professional standards are always met.
Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy.
Perform intravenous injections as appropriate.
Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc.
Maintain Professional Registration
Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct.