About this role
Job summary
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require service delivery in awide range of clinical environments as well as to a diversity of patientpresentations and will involve lone working in particular areas or specialities and at particular times.
The service is delivered on a shift basis, working 7:45am - 8pm 7 days a week. The post is a rotational radiographer post. Rotating through CT, MRI, and when required -x-ray. CT and MRI comprises of both static and mobile units. A wide variety of patients will be encountered and will include those exhibiting anti-social or threatening behaviour. Other influencing factors include the skills needed to provide patients orrelatives with empathy, and emotional support for the bereaved, terminally ill,injured, traumatised, those involved in suspected Non Accidental Injuryparticularly the very young and the very old, or those altered by substanceuse/abuse.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities will include training, teaching and supervision of students,qualified junior staff and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service andtheir individual development needs in a motivational manner.Assisting in and managing, workflow and ensuring all data inputs are recordedfor both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.Encouraging the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, usingpersonal example and constructive supervision.Demonstrating partnership in professional development issues, maintaining ahigh level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD.Participating in the governance of the department in areas including riskmanagement, health and safety, research and audit activities.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registration
Desirable
IV Cannulation Certificate
Experience Essential
Substantial post qualification experience Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations Experience in specialised imaging techniques CT and MRI Experience using PACS and RIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care
Desirable
Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests and management of a robust QA program
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to work independently and also within a team Ability to prioritise and organise demands and multi-task. Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues IV Cannulation experience and administration of Contrast
Desirable
Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future imaging techniques and practices Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety A commitment to CPD Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or carers using empathy and tact Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
Others Essential
Good time keeping skills Clear and appropriate communication skills Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues Presents self as an outstanding representative of both the Royal Free London Trust and the radiographic profession
Desirable
Presentable appearance
Royal Free shared commitments Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre
Granville Road
London
N12 0JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)