Specialist Radiographer - Jersey - £59k-£65k

at  HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. Perform a wide range of imaging including, specialist and complex examinations. Practicing to a very high standard and passing this knowledge on to more junior radiographers. Assume the role of Operator and Practitioner in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations Policies and Procedures.
2. Prioritise work and use personal knowledge and experience to adapt imaging practice to suit individual patient circumstances. 3. Personal responsibility for the administration or oral, rectal and intravenous drugs to patients where authorised.
3. Recognise the diverse needs of all service users with complex, acute or chronic conditions. The patients may be vulnerable, paediatric and adult Safeguarding referrals are to be made if appropriate. 5.
   Operate complex imaging equipment to an advanced level, pass knowledge on to more junior radiographers. Follow the departmental quality assurance programme. Take responsibility for problem solving of faulty equipment, fault recognition, recording and reporting. Ensure that the work area and the wider department conforms to infection prevention and control standards and report defects.
4. Work independently carrying out the duties allocated. Where required take on the lead role coordinating the activities of a group of radiographers and assistants. Manage referrals determining clinical priority and respond to changing demands.
   Maintain all relevant recordsin the required format and on time. Operate systems of work that result in the integrity of information stored on all data bases. 7. Carry out dynamic risk assessments during the examination to ensure patient safety.
   Solely responsible for the Health and Safety of a multi-disciplinary team in respect of radiation safety during ward and theatre imaging. Enforcing the correct use of radiation protection equipment. 8. Carry out audit of imaging practices.
   Keep up to date with advances within radiography and make recommendations when service improvements are identified. Report incidents using the Hospital DATIX system. Deal in the first instance with patient or healthcare workers complaints as they arise. 9.
   Adhere to appropriate legislation, the Government of Jersey, HCS and Radiology policies and procedures. Keep a personal portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities, attend all mandatory training sessions. 10. Participate in an on-call service.
   As a lone worker, responsible for prioritising the work and taking ownership of all imaging decisions

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