Senior Cardiac Radiographer (part-time)

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	30 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	06 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9382-25-0385

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To act as a named operator (Duty holder) under IR(ME)R 2017 regulations with scope of practice defined within departmental competency documentation (on completion of training). To evaluate and to take professional responsibility for the quality, accuracy and adequacy of their own completed examinations. Liaise with the Practitioner where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging protocol (on completion of training). To be responsible for all aspects of Radiation Protection during Catheter Laboratory procedures. Ensure all patient demographics, imaging and data inputs are accurately recorded for patient record integrity, imaging recall and statistical evaluation purposes in relevant books and systems. To recognise a variety of complex cardiac anatomy and pathologies and adapt protocol and radiological views as necessary (on completion of training). To participate in patient resuscitation in the emergency setting. To ensure that all clinical duties are carried out in such a manner as to ensure safety and compliance with any locally agreed protocols (on completion of training). Ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the practitioner, patents suitability for receipt of intravenous contrast media. To setup/maintain/administer intravenous contrast media using a pressure injector/manually as directed by a prescribing practitioner (on completion of training). To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the department and Hospital, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessments. Demonstrate partnership in professional development by maintaining a high level of knowledge and technical skills through personal CPD (on completion of training). To adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patients and department need and undertake other duties as and when required by service demands or Superintendent Enter accurate patient and examination data into x-ray equipment and relevant associated systems e.g. ChangeHealth To work potential shifts as part of the contracted hours per week and work unsupervised within the out of hours arrangements (on completion of training) and participate in the on-call rota. Effectively liaise with all disciplines of staff within the Cardiology/Trust. Report deficits in the data integrity of the Information systems to Superintendent e.g. ChangeHealth, in use in the department. Report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies to Superintendent (on completion of training). Attend departmental meetings as required. Operating accurately and safely highly complex radiological equipment, requiring a high degree of manual dexterity (on completion of training). Ensure all patient demographics, imaging and data inputs are accurately recorded for patient record integrity, imaging recall and statistical evaluation purposes in relevant books and systems. Ensure that any equipment faults are brought to the attention of the appropriate Superintendent or Senior member of staff, in a timely fashion To participate in out of hours duties (on completion of training). Trouble-shoot equipment faults and assist in making suitable provision for the service in the event of equipment failure (on completion of training). Notify the Superintendent Radiographer of the fault. Ensure records surrounding such events are maintained. Ensure that issues or problems, such as conduct or capability are reported to the Superintendent Radiographer. Ensure personal professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are maintained. To undertake Medical Devices training, and adhere to the Trusts policy in undertaking regular up-date and review of equipment operation. Attend mandatory training sessions arranged by the department. (Fire, Resuscitation, Moving & handling, Control of infection) To be responsible for the maintenance of Cardiac Catheter Laboratory records and enable them to be utilised for audit and Clinical Governance purposes (on completion of training). To ensure that adequate levels of stock are maintained within the Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, ensuring that any problems or issues are reported to the Superintendent Cardiac Radiographer. To have a professional and friendly approach to all visitors, students and members of the multidisciplinary team To undertake digital archiving procedures in accordance with agreed protocols and the application of precise post processing manipulations. To accurately record data on the Cardiology Information Systems and comply with the Data Protection Act. Initiate and participate in audit including contribution to imaging data collection. Contribute to practice development in reaction to the findings of audit and recent evidence, implement recommendations, and monitor their effectiveness. To comprehend and adhere to the requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR. Assist the Superintendent Radiographer in the prevention of High radiation dose procedures and produce and follow a revised protocol devised here in Blackpool and followed by all Tertiary centres and DGHs in the North West. At all times, behave in a manner appropriate to the professional code of conduct of a State Registered Radiographer. Perform any other radiographic or allied duties as required by the Superintendent Radiographer consistent with maintaining the efficient running of the Department. Maintain commitment to CPD, keeping up to date with the latest developments, as required for Clinical Governance. Ensure CPD portfolio is kept up to date