Interventional Radiographer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £37,338.00 i £44,962.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9230-25-0264 |
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To carry out clinical and administrative work as a senior member of a small, specialised team, performing general and fluoroscopy and angiographic procedures for clinicians, within agreed protocols Liaising with wards and other departments Will also contribute to quality assurance programme and be involved in audit/research where appropriate Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies and continuing professional development as required by Health Professions Council for state registration To perform fluoroscopic and general examinations to the highest standard in accordance with department protocols and guidelines, using professional judgment, skills and experience; is not directly supervised, is always accountable for own professional actions, including in emergency and lone working situations Giving information and advice where appropriate To be part of the rotation between the areas maintaining expertise on all equipment To prioritise workload according to clinical need To deputise in the absence of the Lead Radiographer To maintain high ethical and professional standards in appearance and attitude as within the guidelines published by the College of Radiographers and adhering to the statement of conduct as approved by the Radiographers Board, Health Professions Council To maintain patient confidentiality Checking patients details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the referral form/computer. Referrals must be justified within departmental protocols and within statutory regulations; IR(ME)R 2017 and the Radiographer must use their professional judgment to refuse inappropriate requests To ensure that patients are not pregnant prior to certain procedures. To supervise, clinically teach and advise other radiology staff, student radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants To be reflective, independent and autonomous in thinking and outlook To participate in the delivery of the regular Quality Assurance tests within the Interventional Radiology department and act on results to improve quality of service Able to communicate imaging procedures empathetically to gain verbal consent and co-operation from a variety of patients including those from different cultural backgrounds, those with learning difficulties, paediatric, the elderly and infirm and traumatised patients Provide advice on the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required Relates aftercare and condition related information to all patients, in a sympathetic and diplomatic manner To perform examinations without radiological supervision yet acknowledging where physician input is necessary To participate in the major incident procedure when required To ensure that both patient care and the patient welfare are kept to the highest standard To be conversant with and adhere to all safety guidelines relating to the department in connection with radiation safety and to be conversant with emergency procedures To ensure protocols and procedures are maintained and updated in conjunction with radiologists to ensure the highest standards of patient care Communicates effectively with a wide range of service users including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals to provide high quality patient care and use of resources and to ensure the smooth running of the service To use the radiology computer system for input and retrieval of patient details as required for audit and department statistics To read and adhere to the policies and procedures of the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Have knowledge of clerical and assistant duties and be able to undertake these when required to assist with the smooth running of the department To record all equipment faults and arrange for the service engineers to attend and repair any faults as soon as possible To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment and liaise with estates or housekeeping department as necessary Report to the Lead Radiographer any sickness or absence from work of any member of the department Any other tasks requested by the Lead Radiographer that may reasonably be deemed to come within scope of post To keep up to date with modern practices by participating in training both onsite and attending external courses when required Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies and continuing professional development as required by HPC for state registration Attends mandatory training courses in accordance with Trust policies To participate in audit of clinical procedures and systems Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in service improvement To contribute to discussions on service/policy development To provide comments on changes to policies and procedures To ensure the effective use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum To ensure that agreed stock levels are maintained within the Interventional Radiology department. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.