Job summary

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We are looking for a confident and competent CT trained Radiographer for a fixed term maternity leave role.

All CT scanners in the Trust are Siemens - including 3 x Siemens Edge scanners and one Dual Energy Siemens Pro.Pulse scanner.

The successful candidate will be on a rotational rota across 3 operational sites - Darent Valley (core inpatient and A+E services), Queen Mary's Sidcup and the North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (outpatient CT services including cardiac CT and Virtual Colonoscopy).Therolling rota is inclusive of night shifts and weekends.

We currently have over 70 Radiographers working in our Trust and we have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, Lithotripsy, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography.

Radiographer role extension/CPD is actively encouraged and supported in Radiology. Examples being: Appendicular and Axial, CT Head, MRI and lower and upper GI reporting. We currently have one Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Directorate.

The post holder will:

Participate in primarily providing a radiographic service to CT patients, A&E/UCC patients, GP patients, Outpatients, and Inpatients. The post holder may on occasion be required to support the x-ray service.

Undertakes shift working, including nights and weekends that meet the needs of the service.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

To work primarily within CT scanning with occasional requirement to work in general x-ray at DVH site as a member of the wider team.

To assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals in line with both national regulations (IRMER 2017) and local protocols.

To act as an operator under IRMER (2017).

To liaise with referral source where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.

To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.

To act as a point of advice for patient enquiries regarding their referral.

To act as a patient and staff advocate in Radiation protection issues.

To assess specific communication needs of individual patients.

To ensure patients have agreed to exposure to Ionising Radiation prior to the examination.

To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.

To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.

To match the clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol in CT scanning.

To operate advanced software on specialised Radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination, e.g. bolus chasing, image reformatting and dynamic imaging.

To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.

To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.

To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.

To flag radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place, e.g red dot system.

To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of imaging protocols.

To participate in the delivery of an out of hours service.

To work unsupervised within the out of hours arrangements.

To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary. Paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens contaminated by bodily fluids.

To participate in patient monitoring or administration of oxygen under supervision.

To ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the referrer, patients suitability for receipt of intravenous contrast media.

To perform/supervise junior staff in intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent.

To administer intravenous contrast media using a pressure injector.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography State Registered Radiographer
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Certificate of competency in IV cannulation, along with the ability to practise these skills.

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Able work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with Senior Staff guidance where necessary
• Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and other Trust workers
• In depth knowledge of all routine CT procedures
• Working knowledge of the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017
• Knowledge of the College of Radiographers statements for Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in Radiology
• IT Literate

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Considerable post-qualification experience for progression to Senior level
• Experience working in CT scanning
• Provide training/mentoring such as IV cannulation for staff within CT

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.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

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