Lead Radiographer Catheter Lab (Cardio-Respiratory) NHS AfC Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced radiographer to lead the team in our busy Cath Lab.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to be responsible for managing, leading and developing our service. 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. All our radiographers are involved in continuous professional development.

Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC Registered.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the high quality service that we provide working closely with our Cardiologists and Nursing team. The successful candidate 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.

Our department at Whiston Hospital currently has a floor mounted Siemens Artis Zee . The department offers diagnostic angiography examinations as well as pacemakers and loop recorders.

Working for our organisation

Our latest achievements include:

• Acute Trust of the Year – HSJ Awards November 2019
• Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC – March 2019
• Best in the NHS, Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment 2017 and 2018
• The Trust achieved top marks in the country for areas including; cleanliness, food, privacy and dignity, facilities for patients living with dementia and disabilities, conditions, appearance and maintenance of the hospital buildings.
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
• Best acute Trust in England (NHS Staff Survey 2017,2018 and 2019)
• Best Patient Experience in the NHS (CHKS Top Hospitals Awards 2015)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

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.

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. Authorise radionuclide imaging examinations on behalf of the ARSAC holder as appropriate.

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

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

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.