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Post Mortem Support Radiographer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Mawrth 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £19.94 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Ebrill 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Waltham Forest, East London |
| Cwmni: | Ben Recruitment Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | BRRQ1225661032024 |
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Post Mortem Support Radiographer
Purpose
This role refers to the Post-Mortem Imaging Service to be provided by Walthamstow Public Mortuary. The Post-Mortem Imaging Service will provide Post-Mortem Computerised Tomography (PMCT) scanning with radiological reporting via a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS).
The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the PMCT imaging service, working alongside the lead radiographer and deputising in their absence, ensuring practice is adhering to the relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
The post-holder will contribute to the day-to-day running of the PMCT scan in accordance with relevant legislations, regulations, and policies.
The post-holder will be routinely located in the Mortuary Office but be working from the CT scan control room to perform PMCT Examinations on the deceased.
To maintain consistency with the Council’s quality and equality perspectives.
Work alongside the lead radiographer and deputise in their absence, this also involves advising the Mortuary Service Operations Manager and others on issues relevant to the service area. Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.
Liaise with external partners, contractors, and stakeholders – including but not limited to the Coroner’s Service, the police service, anatomical pathology technologists, mortuary assistants, pathologists, radiologists, radiographers, other healthcare professionals, forensic experts, funeral directors, students, software and data management experts, maintenance companies, universities, specialist centres, training providers. This is to support the delivery of the service, and to support the delivery of improvements in processes and procedures to enhance advancements in the industry.
Understand and be able to follow the Council’s and establishment’s policies and procedures and deal with related issues. These include but are not limited to:
- Infection Control policies
- Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and related departmental protocols and procedures)
- The Radiation Regulations 2019
- Moving and Handling Procedures (move and handle deceased/ equipment including mobile x-ray machines/materials using agreed moving and handling procedures)
- COSHH Regulations (safely deal with substances hazardous to health used in specific work area as per department procedures)
- Health and Safety at Work Act (conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines; undertake work activities that are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; assist with risk assessments and take appropriate action to minimise risks)
- Incident reporting (report all accidents and incidents and near misses as per Council and Establishment policies)
- GDPR and Data Protection Act (maintaining confidentiality of deceased and other members of staff)
- Support others to manage risks effectively provide input to risk management by identification of potential risks to the Mortuary Service Operations Manager.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain staff’s safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Use information technology systems as required at every level of the role:
- Expert use of the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) system.
- Maintain accurate information on the Picture Archiving communication system (PACS) and the digital mortuary register (Civica).
- Act in accordance with the Local Authority IT procedures
- Assist in documentation of information as requested for various requirements e.g. capacity and demand, audit, research
Be willing and able to conduct regular audits, including compliance audits, and audits of data, presentation and delivery of reports and monitoring
To identify areas for potential service improvement. To continually strive to improve the level of service we provide and to contribute towards and support service improvements.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
• DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration, which must be maintained whilst in post
• Current senior radiographer (NHS Band 6) or extensive experience in a junior role (NHS Band 5)
• Trained in CT scanning with clinical experience (Including contrast enhanced scanning)
• Forensic radiography Interest/knowledge/experience
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
• Evidence of CPD (e.g., attendance at study days, conferences, courses etc.) related to the field
Desirable
• Post-Graduate qualifications relevant to post (e.g., PGCert, PGDip, MSc in Forensic Radiography) or equivalent experience
• UK Driving License
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
• Knowledge and Experience in CT (Incl. Contrast Enhanced CT)
• Evidence of independent working and leading a team
• Awareness of Post-Mortem Imaging
• Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work
• Involvement with QA
• Evidence of willingness to expand knowledge and role
• Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice
• Awareness of changes within imaging practice (e.g., introduction of new techniques, AI etc.)
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, standards and regulations related to the field
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Pay Per Hour: £19.94
Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Should wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.
Purpose
This role refers to the Post-Mortem Imaging Service to be provided by Walthamstow Public Mortuary. The Post-Mortem Imaging Service will provide Post-Mortem Computerised Tomography (PMCT) scanning with radiological reporting via a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS).
The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the PMCT imaging service, working alongside the lead radiographer and deputising in their absence, ensuring practice is adhering to the relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
The post-holder will contribute to the day-to-day running of the PMCT scan in accordance with relevant legislations, regulations, and policies.
The post-holder will be routinely located in the Mortuary Office but be working from the CT scan control room to perform PMCT Examinations on the deceased.
To maintain consistency with the Council’s quality and equality perspectives.
Work alongside the lead radiographer and deputise in their absence, this also involves advising the Mortuary Service Operations Manager and others on issues relevant to the service area. Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.
Liaise with external partners, contractors, and stakeholders – including but not limited to the Coroner’s Service, the police service, anatomical pathology technologists, mortuary assistants, pathologists, radiologists, radiographers, other healthcare professionals, forensic experts, funeral directors, students, software and data management experts, maintenance companies, universities, specialist centres, training providers. This is to support the delivery of the service, and to support the delivery of improvements in processes and procedures to enhance advancements in the industry.
Understand and be able to follow the Council’s and establishment’s policies and procedures and deal with related issues. These include but are not limited to:
- Infection Control policies
- Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and related departmental protocols and procedures)
- The Radiation Regulations 2019
- Moving and Handling Procedures (move and handle deceased/ equipment including mobile x-ray machines/materials using agreed moving and handling procedures)
- COSHH Regulations (safely deal with substances hazardous to health used in specific work area as per department procedures)
- Health and Safety at Work Act (conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines; undertake work activities that are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; assist with risk assessments and take appropriate action to minimise risks)
- Incident reporting (report all accidents and incidents and near misses as per Council and Establishment policies)
- GDPR and Data Protection Act (maintaining confidentiality of deceased and other members of staff)
- Support others to manage risks effectively provide input to risk management by identification of potential risks to the Mortuary Service Operations Manager.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain staff’s safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Use information technology systems as required at every level of the role:
- Expert use of the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) system.
- Maintain accurate information on the Picture Archiving communication system (PACS) and the digital mortuary register (Civica).
- Act in accordance with the Local Authority IT procedures
- Assist in documentation of information as requested for various requirements e.g. capacity and demand, audit, research
Be willing and able to conduct regular audits, including compliance audits, and audits of data, presentation and delivery of reports and monitoring
To identify areas for potential service improvement. To continually strive to improve the level of service we provide and to contribute towards and support service improvements.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
• DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration, which must be maintained whilst in post
• Current senior radiographer (NHS Band 6) or extensive experience in a junior role (NHS Band 5)
• Trained in CT scanning with clinical experience (Including contrast enhanced scanning)
• Forensic radiography Interest/knowledge/experience
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
• Evidence of CPD (e.g., attendance at study days, conferences, courses etc.) related to the field
Desirable
• Post-Graduate qualifications relevant to post (e.g., PGCert, PGDip, MSc in Forensic Radiography) or equivalent experience
• UK Driving License
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
• Knowledge and Experience in CT (Incl. Contrast Enhanced CT)
• Evidence of independent working and leading a team
• Awareness of Post-Mortem Imaging
• Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work
• Involvement with QA
• Evidence of willingness to expand knowledge and role
• Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice
• Awareness of changes within imaging practice (e.g., introduction of new techniques, AI etc.)
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, standards and regulations related to the field
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Pay Per Hour: £19.94
Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Should wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.