To be a proficient member of the radiographic team with responsibility for producing high quality images for Radiological interpretation across the broad spectrum of client/patient groups.
Key Responsibilities
Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols. Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment. Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times. Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service. Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology. 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. Supervise junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students. Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners. Ensure delivery of a patient focused service including care comfort and dignity of all patients. Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department. Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g., COSHH, Radiation Protection etc. Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols. Ensure clinical and professional standards are always met. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy. Perform intravenous injections as appropriate. Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc. Maintain Professional Registration. Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body. Administrative Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System. To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e., name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct. Teaching & Training Responsibilities
Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments. Participate in department CPD programme. Supervise and contribute to the training of radiographic assistant practitioners and students. To attend other training courses relevant to the post. Research & Audit
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes. Undertake audit with senior radiographers and radiologists. Clinical Governance
To support the Trusts clinical governance agenda by understanding the key priorities for change and ensuring that new developments utilise the objectives within the governance agenda. Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. About the Team
The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups. 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. 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 Lancashire, 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
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Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols. Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment. Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times. Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service. Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology. 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. Supervise junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students. Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners. Ensure delivery of a patient focused service including care comfort and dignity of all patients. Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department. Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g., COSHH, Radiation Protection etc. Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols. Ensure clinical and professional standards are always met. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy. Perform intravenous injections as appropriate. Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc. Maintain Professional Registration. Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body. Administrative Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System. To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e., name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct. Teaching & Training Responsibilities
Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments. Participate in department CPD programme. Supervise and contribute to the training of radiographic assistant practitioners and students. To attend other training courses relevant to the post. Research & Audit
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes. Undertake audit with senior radiographers and radiologists. Clinical Governance
To support the Trusts clinical governance agenda by understanding the key priorities for change and ensuring that new developments utilise the objectives within the governance agenda. Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. About the Team
The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups. 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. 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 Lancashire, 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
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