QUALITY ASSURANCE

• To take appropriate action in accordance with hospital policy in relation to complaints, accidents and incidents.
• To be accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects.
• To take part in routine daily inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures as required.
• Be involved in the Radiographer’s Quality Assurance Programme and ensure that all equipment faults and issues are recorded and reported to the RSM I and RSM II.
• To be familiar with, and ensure that Radiation Protection Rules and Regulations are applied at all times.
• To ensure all hospital policies on infection control, health and safety etc., are understood and complied with.
• To take responsibility for keeping the department in general and their work area specifically, clean, tidy and safe.
• To pay particular attention to personal appearance while on duty.
  The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.
  Qualifications:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Radiography Services Manager and his/her deputy the position of Senior Radiographer requires an ability to lead and manage service delivery on a day to day basis within general radiology areas together with supporting the Clinical Specialist Radiographers in specialised area where in-service and/or post-graduate training has been completed. An ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and willingness to undertake such additional duties as may be assigned from time to time is required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be respectful of the confidential nature of the role, in particular the patient’s right to confidentiality.
• Read and adhere to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of Beaumont Imaging & Interventional Radiology Directorate.
• Be aware the highest standard of hygiene must be maintained in the Hospital at all times and all staff members are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hospitals requirements and standards with regard to hygiene.
• Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Each staff member is individually responsible for ensuring that the Hospital remains a safe place to work.
• Be appropriate in the use of Information Technology and mindful of Confidentiality Law and Ethics, Privacy and Data Protection.
• Help with induction of new staff.
• Be responsible for ensuring high standards of radiographic Images.
• Be responsible for reporting problems to Radiographic Services Manager / Deputy Re-equipment etc.
• Undertake training as required to junior Radiographers, student Radiographers, trainee Radiologists etc.
• Communicate with other members of staff to ensure efficient flow of patients through each area.
• Communicate with other Departments re patient flow e.g. ECG, Respiratory and Ward areas and liaise with clinical teams re patient queries and problems.
• Advise junior staff on Radiation Protection Protocols concerning patients and staff.
• Ensure patient comfort while in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, explaining
• procedures, waiting times etc
• Participate in on-call rota and sessional duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Radiographic Services Manager.
• Please note all radiographers hired by Beaumont Hospital can be assigned to work in radiology installations at St Josephs Raheny, St Lukes Radiation Oncology building on Beaumont campus and Beaumont Hospitals OPD installation in the OMNI shopping centre Santry.