About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer Theatre Lead role at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust joining a dedicated team of clinical staff, to support the provision of patient care.
we are looking for an experience theatre radiographer to lead the coordination between radiology and theatre to provide an effective and efficient service whilst adhering to departmental protocols and ensuring optimum patient care.
The candidate will also maintain their clinical skills and continue to take part in cross site rotation and shift systemand maintain skills in plain film radiography and theatre work.
Main duties of the job
To contribute towards the provision of a high quality Imaging Service, whilst maintaining the highest quality standards of service and care.
You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and assistants and theatre staff. You will be involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff to oversee staff competencies in theatre radiography.
The post holder will also participate in equipment QA programme.
The Trust operates a 24/7 shift system( 12 hour days, 12 hour nights and some 7.5 hour day shifts) which this post holder would be expected to participate.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications:
MSc/BSc/Diploma in Diagnostic radiography HCPC Registration
This post is deemed to require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. We regret that we cannot offer interviews by telephone or Teams due to the interactive nature of the interview process.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
To contribute towards the provision of a high-quality Imaging Service, whilst maintaining the highest quality standards of service and care.
Take part in the general department and cross site rotation and maintain skills in plain film radiography, theatre work and participate in the 24/7 shift system.Make professional decisions in the absence of more senior colleagues.
Be prepared to organise workload, re-arrange junior staff allocation to meet service demands.
Supervise junior radiographic staff, Assistant Practitioners and students and actively be involved in their training and development.
Provide leadership and supervision to Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers in difficult situations such as very busy periods and with patients requiring multiple examinations.
Act independently in the assessment of referrals for x-ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of general x-ray examinations in order to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure to patients, in accordance with departmental protocols and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2000.
Use knowledge and skills attained through experience, training and CPD
Report equipment faults promptly and re-arrange appointments if necessary.
Be able to respond appropriately to any complaints and attempt to resolve locally.
Ensure own practice complies with relevant legislation, e.g. IR (ME) R 2000, Trust policies and meets clinical governance requirements.
Competent and confident with all I.T. systems within Radiology for clinical use, e.g. PACS, CRIS
Coordinate theatre work and prioritisation and ensuring staff competencies are maintained.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
BSc/MSc Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registration Full UK Driving License
Desirable
Minimum 18 months post qualification experience
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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Road
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)