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Radiographic Assistant

Main Purpose of the Job

• To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
• To undertake a range of radiography related duties to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures, to assist radiographers, sonographers and radiologists in their duties.
• To carry out a range of clerical and administrative duties.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications

• A good basic Education
• Literate/Numerate

• Suitable Qualification in diagnostics and therapeutic support
• Multiple Apprenticeship Opportunities, including; Healthcare Support Worker, Business Administration, or Customer Service.
• Functional Skills level 2

Experience and knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Good team worker
• Flexible approach to new working practices

• Infection control knowledge

Skills and abilities

• Excellent people skills
• Must be able to practice the English language proficiently

• Lifting and handling skills
• Basic Computer Skills including Microsoft Office and Radiology Systems.
• Previous knowledge of clinical procedures
• Telephone Techniques and Administration
• Record Keeping and Handling Confidential Information.

Personal attributes

• Able to reassure patients who are worried or distressed
• Cope with distressing situations
• Capable of dealing with patients having intimate examinations

Other requirements

• Capable of understanding patients needs
• Reception/telephone skills
• You may also need to travel between trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake this role

SeniorRadiographic Assistant

Main Purpose of the Job

• To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
• To undertake a range of radiography related duties to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures, to assist radiographers and sonographers in their duties.
• To assist radiologists in interventional procedures and biopsies.
• To carry out a range of clinical/nursing, clerical and administrative duties

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications / Professional Registration

• Good basic education

• Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship

Experience and knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to new work and new practices
• Knowledge of infection control

• Gain an understanding of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations. IR(ME)R

Skills and abilities

• Good people skills
• Knowledge of clinical procedures

• Intermediate level of computer literacy

Personal attributes

• Ability to reassure patients who are distressed or worried
• Cope with distressing situations
• Support patients having intimate examinations

Other requirements

• Good reception /telephone skills
• Understanding of stock control

Assistant Practitioner

Main Purpose of the Job

• To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
• To carry out a limited range of radiographic examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures and under the indirect supervision of a qualified radiographer.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications / Professional Registration

• Diploma level qualification in Radiography or equivalent (18 months in house practical training. Or first year of radiography course)

• Diagnostic Radiographer Apprenticeship with integrated degree
• BSc In Radiography or equivalent subject

Experience and knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Trust and department policies and procedures after a short period of induction and training
• Knowledge and understanding of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations. IR(ME)R
• Computer literacy for the use of department computer system and PACS. Following a short period of induction and training.

• Understanding of CPD and demonstrating consistent and ongoing development
• Keeping up to date on relevant technical knowledge

Skills and abilities

• Ability to organise own work load
• Must be able to demonstrate the English Language proficiently
• IT Literate
• To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development
• To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients
• To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients
• Accountability for the leadership of post holders / staff / teams / departments

• Training on DEXA Scanning
• Departmental training to enable screening within theatres.

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate with carers, patients and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work as a member of the team and on own initiative
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Learning agility and commitment to self-development

• Passion for learning

Other requirements

• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Radiographer

Main Purpose of the Job

• To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
• To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications / Professional Registration

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner degree Apprenticeship
• Operational Manager Apprenticeship
• Project Management degree Apprenticeship

Experience and knowledge

• Up to date technical knowledge.
• Ongoing CPD

• Specialist Courses relating to different fields within Radiography

Skills and abilities

• Organizational skills
• Able to prioritise.
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to further extend knowledge and skills.

• Advanced Communication
• Coaching and Mentoring to support development of others
• Completing Appraisal
• Successful Interview Hosting Techniques
• Health Roster Training
• DATIX Training

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work as a member of the team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Committed to high standards of patient care.
• Interest in developing the service.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Learning agility and commitment to self-development

Other requirements

• Flexible attitude to work.

Senior Radiographer

Main Purpose of the Job

• To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
• To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures.
• May be required to work in any radiology department with appropriate notice, including community hospitals.
• Expected to participate in shifts/ rotas to cover a 24/7 service.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship
• Senior Leader Apprenticeship
• Specialist Post-Qualification in a specific imaging modality

Experience and knowledge

• Previous post qualification experience.
• Must have completed departmental post qualification role development programme. Includes ongoing CPD, short specialist courses.
• Must be able to work single handed and without supervision.

• Continued evidence of CPD and actively seeking professional development.

Skills and abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team.
• IV Cannulation
• Full range of CT
• Fluoroscopy/Theatre skills
• Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post

• Leadership
• Understanding EDI
• Mental Health First Aid
• Radiation Protection
• Fire Warden
• QA/QC

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work as a member of the team
• Commitment to CPD
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Learning agility and commitment to self-development

Other requirements

• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Management Roles

Main Purpose of the Job

• To manage and maintain a high quality Radiographic service at a designated site, whilst complying with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures. As team manager responsible for the operational management of all the sections of Radiology department.
• To ensure that the Radiographic service actively contributes to the challenges of the Department of Health targets and directives.
• To carry out a range of complex and highly complex radiographic examinations to a high standard
• To liaise with key stakeholders and partners to maintain positive relationships within and outside of the core departments.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications / Professional Registration

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• State Registration (HCPC).
• Specialist post qualification in a specific imaging modality or equivalent

• Senior Leadership Apprenticeship
• Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

Experience and knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience of cross sectional imaging.
• Extensive experience in recognizing trauma and pathologies on specialized x ray examinations and CT scans.
• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant legislation (IRMER, COSHH etc)
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust and Directorate policies and procedures.
• Understanding of Government and NHS objectives and targets.
• Substantial post qualification experience including previous supervision and management experience .
• Knowledge of Radiology computer system.

• Understanding and creating a culture of phycological safety

Skills and abilities

• Excellent planning and organizational skills..
• Negotiation skills.
• Competency at performing intravenous cannulations.
• Ability to teach staff of varying technical ability.
• Computer literacy for the use of department computer system and PACS.
• Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
• To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development
• To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients
• To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients
• Accountability for the leadership of post holders staff / teams / departments

• Budget Management
• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Procurement

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate with carers, patients and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work as a member of the team and on own initiative.
• Proven ability to assess and organise own workload and workload of others.
• Leadership skills
• Self motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Learning agility and commitment to self-development

Other requirements

• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Evidence of CPD
• IT Skills.
• Experience of managing/developing rota’s
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Advanced Practitioner

Main Purpose of the Job

• To lead in the development of a specific specialist area of radiographic practice as agreed with the site lead and manager.
• Assist in the education and development of radiographers, sonographers, assistant practitioners, radiography students and when required registrars, especially in the area of pattern recognition.
• Provide supervision of radiographers, sonographers, assistant practitioners and radiography students in all radiographic areas and assist in the correct completion of trauma opinion or referral advice.
• Provide and maintain a high quality, cost effective and efficient radiographic service and ensure the maintenance of high standards of care within NHS trusts ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Deputise for other advanced practitioners, and site lead within the department when required.
• To advise and be part of the team involved in the commissioning of any new equipment for the general radiography department.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• State Registration (HCPC).
• Specialist post registration qualification in a highly specialized imaging modality at masters level and or the equivalent experience including substantial experience as a link grade/senior radiographer

• Senior Leadership Apprenticeship
• Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

Experience and knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience of general radiography, cross sectional imaging and other radiographic specialties.
• Extensive experience in recognizing trauma and pathologies on specialized x ray examinations and CT scans.
• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant legislation (IRMER, COSHH etc)
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust and Directorate policies and procedures.
• Understanding of Government and NHS objectives and targets.
• Knowledge of Radiology computer system.
• Experience of managing a group of staff including planning of rota’s, implementing HR policies and undertaking appraisals
• Experience of teaching others

• Understanding and creating a culture of psychological safety

Skills and abilities

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Competency at performing intravenous cannulations.
• Computer literacy for the use of department computer system and PACS.
• Experience of undertaking QA assessments
• IT Skills

• Budget Management
• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Procurement

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate with carers, patients and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work as a member of the team and on own initiative.
• Proven ability to assess and organise own workload and workload of others.
• Evidence of Leadership skills
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Other requirements

• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Trust Lead

Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide clinical leadership and take responsibility for providing a professional Radiology service across the trust. Working at designated sites to ensure consistency of service and compliance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures and providing a clinical service for 2 days per week.
• As the Trust Lead Radiographer be responsible for implementing strategic plans to improve services.
• To ensure that the Radiographic service actively contributes to the challenges of targets and directives.
• To carry out a range of complex and highly complex radiographic examinations to a high standard.

Specification Essential Development Opportunities Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification

• Current HCPC registration
• Masters level professional qualification or demonstrable experience at masters level including substantial post graduate experience to include previous experience at senior level undertaking management of clinical areas and staff

• Participation in a leadership and management programme

Experience and knowledge

• Experience of supervising and teaching staff of varying technical ability
• Experience of QA assessments To ensure a high standard radiography
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Proficient in the use of computer systems iePACS/CRIS
• Detailed knowledge of radiation protection legislation in ionizing medical exposure regulations (IR(ME)R 2000
• Recruitment and retention training

Skills and abilities

• Planning and Organisational skills to provide rosters for staff activity on a 24 hour rota for general and specialized x ray examinations
• Negotiation skills to plan and organise changes in working practices
• Computer literacy skills

Personal attributes

• Good communication Skills

Other requirements

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