Senior Paediatric Radiographer

at  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 279

Be a clinical expert in paediatric imaging, providing high quality imaging usinga 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 presentationin 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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