The Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. The Radiology department at Hermitage Clinic provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures delivered in state of the art facilities by a team of experienced professionals committed to excellence in clinical standards and patient care. The department has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 2007 and now performs more than 60,000 diagnostic and interventional examinations per year of an increasing range and complexity. With an experienced team of 10 consultant radiologists and over 50 employees including radiographers, assistants, nursing and administrative staff and the latest in CT and MR technology installed, this is an opportune time to join a team of highly skilled individuals dedicated to delivering a first class cross sectional imaging service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior CT Radiographer is required to provide a first class clinical and professional service to all customers of the Hermitage Clinic Radiology Department. A rotation through other specialties is a possibility depending on experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical, Scientific and Technical

• To undertake all CT procedures with a specialist standard of technical skill, efficiency and patient care in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures
• Ensure that procedures and protocols are safe and offer the best possible imaging results with the lowest dose achievable for all patients
• To continually train, supervise and update the radiographic staff to ensure Best Practice and a competent and confident work force
• Be responsible for the use of IV contrast agent administration. Ensure IV training and monitoring procedures are in place (training to include anaphylaxis reactions) and performing IV contrast administration cannulation
• Adapt the service to respond to long and short term demands. Work with colleagues and Clinical Specialists to ensure the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities.
• Excellent communication skills needed to liaise with both staff within the department, throughout the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians
• Knowledge of the HIQA regulations pertaining to ionising radiation.

Policy Service Development and Implementation

• Be familiar with and understand the Clinic’s policies and procedures in relation to Infection Control, Fire, Health and Safety at Work regulations and to attend mandatory training
• Participate in the implementation of clinical procedures, protocols and work instructions

Teaching and Training

• To promote research based practice, quality assurance and clinical audit where appropriate
• Maintain up to date knowledge of cross sectional imaging and developments in line with CPD requirements
• Participate in instruction and training of radiographer staff as commensurate with the role
• With the support of HC, to strive to achieve post graduate qualification in specialist imaging

Research and Development

• Support clinical research as required
• Participate in audit within clinical radiology including the use of audit and audit tools in order to deliver service improvement initiatives
• Support research in accordance with Ethics Committee approval, Clinical Governance criteria

Performance of Duties

• Utilise department protocols and set standards to continually undertake CT and other procedures of the highest quality
• Execute their duties courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of customer service is provided by the Radiology department

• Participate in weekend duties

  Attend manufacturer training courses pertaining to clinical equipment
  Perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time-to-time by the Clinical Specialist in CT or Radiology Service Manager

Professional

• Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct
• Maintain state registration with CORU
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all information regarding patients in accordance with the Clinic’s Data Protection Policies
• Manage and Maintain the Continuing Professional Development process and awareness of current and new techniques

• Excellent communication skills needed to liaise with both staff within the department, throughout the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

  Use highly specialist knowledge to advise the Radiology Service Manager/Clinical Specialist in CT in the procurement of CT equipment.