Lead Radiographer Reporting or Trainee (Annex 21)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced radiographer to join our team of reporting radiographers.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to train to report plain film studies. The post holder will support in leading and developing our service as well as supporting the operational managers. You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to service improvement.

This post may be offered as a training opportunity under Annex 21 AfC Terms \& Conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of the Adults and Children's Barred Lists is required for this position.

Interview date to be confirmed

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the best quality images are obtained and support staff education, day\-to\-day support of the operational management of the service that we provide working closely with our Consultant Radiologists and our administration team.

You will work clinically as well as performing managerial tasks and will be expected to cover out of hours and weekend working within the Radiology department.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns \& Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancs, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018


• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers \& Health Service Journal)


• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023\) for Nursing \& AHP Preceptorship Programme

Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.

Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.

Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.

Responsible for ensuring image quality is maintained from all staff members

Responsible for the initial and ongoing training and education of staff in the designated modality.

Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment

Participate in the on\-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required

Responsible for QA program in designated area

Abide by radiographic protocols

Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations

Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel

Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive

Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.

Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

Undertake staff appraisals

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required

Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations

Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service

Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients

Communicate with service users and external agencies

CLINICAL \& PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures where appropriate.

To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department

To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field

Provide clinical support and advice to staff

Provide education to junior staff and ensure competencies are achieved.

Provide additional support and education to staff who require it.

Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols

Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System

Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.

TEACHING \& TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

Responsible for the training and development of staff both radiographic staff and external staff.

Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments

Participate in department CPD programme

Ensure professional standards are maintained by contributing to the clinical training and development of radiographers, radiographic assistant practitioners and students

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department, planning and prioritising workload

Ensure the effective and efficient running of the service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions.

Monitor and evaluate all aspects of service delivery with regard to waiting times ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum

Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork

Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint

Promote a working culture that improves quality

Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the designated department

Identify and contribute to service development within the department

Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies

Responsible for risk assessments within the designated area

Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers

Responsible for optimum use of resources within the department and maintain adequate stock levels

Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiographic equipment

Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

Promote compliance with all Trust risk management procedures and ensure risk management strategies are implemented including Health \& Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, COSHH, VDU use, handling of patients, fire regulations and security etc

Ensure compliance with all statutory, professional and organisational requirements. Liaising with outside agencies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations when required. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately

Ensure all staff are compliant with the relevant registration eg HCPC, ARSAC

Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality

Refer patients for on\-going imaging examinations within departmental protocols.

Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department

Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures

Monitor staff performance and formulate personal development plans in accordance with Trust development review process (IPR).

Monitor and action dose discrepancies via Dose Monitor alerts. Produce Dose audits and DRLs

Monitor and action incidents within own work area that are reported via Datix

Ensure image quality is maintained

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