About this role
Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.
Radiology is a busy department providing Xray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound services for the Emergency department, In-patients and Out-patients. We provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the hospital using high-quality up-to-date equipment.
This role includes covering both the Mammography and X-ray services at University Hospital of North Durham, delivering care to our local population, with participation in out of hours working. You will work closely with the Lead Radiographer to help maintain, support and aim to continually improve our department and services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will show excellent imaging and leadership qualities required to support and work collaboratively within the Mammography and X-Ray service.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of care for the patients, whilst maintaining Radiographic standards and promoting good practice to Radiographers & Radiology students.
The staff member will be responsible for promoting the continuing professional development of other Radiology personnel and is expected to engage with Clinical Governance in the department.
To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.
To assist in the day-to-day running of the Mammography and X-Ray services and to act as a support to the Lead Radiographer through delegated duties. Eg. Rotas, annual leave etc
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver high precision imaging, safely positioning patients and equipment.
High degree of empathy and ability to work well with patients of high anxiety in potentially distressing scenarios.
Manage and prioritise your workload to ensuring efficient use of resources within your scope of practice.
Assisting clinical staff with breast interventional procedures.
Promote a collaborative, supportive team culture, ensuring everyone contributes to delivering a high-quality service.
Champion outstanding patient care, ensuring every clinical duty is carried out to a high professional standard.
Provide day to day leadership, including managing workflow (flow duties) within the X ray department to keep services running smoothly.
Work to the highest standards of radiation protection, adhering to IRMER and always promoting safe practice.
Promote teamwork to provide a high-quality service and a positive working environment for all staff members.
Able to work closely with our Mammography team in the South of the trust, to provide an efficient service
Respond effectively to equipment issues, following procedures to minimise disruption and maintain safe service delivery.
Maintain awareness of current trends & developments in all aspects of your practice & actively participate in CPD.
Ensure that all incidents and complaints are recorded. Ensuring that complaints that cannot be dealt with locally are managed and passed to the appropriate person.
To participate in the Clinical governance activities within the Radiology Directorate.
Participate in the out of hours service provision.
To carry out any other reasonable duties, in line with banding, as required to support Line Manager.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration Essential
HCPC Registration
Special Requirements Essential
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Experience Essential
High level of competence and knowledge in Mammography and X-Ray imaging. Good knowledge of Clinical Governance Good knowledge of QA programmes
Desirable
Audit and benchmarking experience RPS experience
Qualifications Essential
BSc/MSc/DCR Radiography Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Commitment to CPD
Desirable
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)Training
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to act as a lead, negotiate and positively influence team relations Competently and Safely use highly complex diagnostic mammography and radiography equipment Enthusiasm and commitment to areas of work and the department Assertive and able to advocate on behalf of patients Confident and capable to manage challenging situations Empathetic with a continuous patient focussed approach Approachable and able to build relationships with a variety of colleagues
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.
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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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
DURHAM
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)