Senior Paediatric Radiographer

at  279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The role of Senior Paediatric Radiographer with the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital offers the suitable candidate an exciting opportunity to specialise in Paediatric Imaging, supported by an experienced team. The Royal Alex is a dedicated paediatric hospital; opening in 2007, we have a 24 hour A&E, theatres, a High Dependency Unit, inpatient wards and a large outpatient department. The Imaging department offers plain film, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and MRI examinations, with CT and nuclear medicine referrals performed by the Royal Sussex County Hospital teams.
This vacancy is part time between Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm at the Royal Alex, with a commitment to additional weekend and evening shifts allocated with the Royal Sussex (both Hospitals are on the same site).
This is a part time role (22.5hrs), required to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays (to be confirmed at interview).
As a Paediatric Radiographer for the Paediatric Imaging Service, you will help ensure delivery of a high-quality service that provides optimal clinical results. We provide specialist imaging examinations for Paediatric patients including plain x-ray, dental, fluoroscopy, theatre, and ultrasound. Cross Sectional Imaging for paediatric patients is performed within the Imaging department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and these teams would benefit from support and advice from specialised Paediatric radiographers.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Be a clinical expert in paediatric imaging, providing high quality imaging using a variety of radiography equipment including plain film and fluoroscopy
Further training in MRI will be arranged once proficient in all other areas of the role and competencies have been completed with the Superintendent
Become skilled in fluoroscopy; preparing equipment as well as the patient and parent/carer, to be able to answer questions on the examination and follow-up information, to safely hold the patient in position to allow the Radiologist to perform the procedure
Maintain excellent knowledge of paediatric pathology and clinical presentation in order to ensure the correct imaging examination is performed
Liaise with Paediatric Consultant Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners where clinical input is needed
Work cohesively with the multidisciplinary team
Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to the Employers Procedures, Local Rules, HCPC standards, Health and Safety at Work Act, and local guidance, policies and procedures
Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trusts policies, protocols and guidelines
Effectively use hospital software including CRIS, PACS, and Bamboo to maintain accurate and up to date patient records
Understand local escalation procedures for incidents and, if appropriate, report them using online reporting forms (DATIX), to a senior member of staff and/or to equipment service companies
Participate in the 24/7 rota; where core hours are Monday to Friday at the Royal Alex, and additional shifts may be allocated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (both hospitals are located on the same site)Communication
Effective communication with children and young people with varying needs and at different stages of development
Promote a patient focused service in a caring manner, to communicate information to all patients, parents or carers and non-radiology colleagues to minimise stress and radiation dose
Be able to communicate complex or sensitive information in an empathetic and understanding manner
Communicate effectively with clinicians and referrers, answering queries or providing advice, escalating where appropriate
Support rotational radiographers and junior colleagues to develop their paediatric imaging practi

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