Radiographer (XR06) - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Description

An opportunity has arisen for the position of an Interventional Radiographer [Band 6] to work in the Radiology Theatres at LTHT.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who would ideally have some experience in angiographic procedures to join our team of professionals. A comprehensive training package will be provided. Amongst your many duties will be a responsibility for the further developing close working relationships with allied AHPs and Nursing groups as part of a multidisciplinary Radiology Theatres team. You will be professionally and operationally accountable to the Radiographer Team Managers. The department is based across 2 sites and has 6 theatres, 3 of which are equipped with Philips systems and 3 with Siemens systems ( including 1 x biplane and 1 situated within the vascular surgical theatre). You will be involved in provision of radiographic support both in and out of hours [on call] of an extensive range of adult and paediatric interventional procedures. These will include (but not limited to) stroke thrombectomy, TACE, cerebral aneurysm repair (including 3D imaging and CT), endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral vascular disease, venous malformations, non- vascular intervention to name but a few. We also provide a vascular ultrasound service through 2 ultrasound rooms. Main duties of the job Candidate will provide image guidance for patients undergoing elective and acute, diagnostic and sometimes complex multi-organ vascular procedures such as (but not limited to) embolisation of tumours and haemorrhage, angioplasty, stenting, nephrostomy insertion, tumour ablations, acute urological and complex vascular procedures, aortic aneurysm repair, cerebral aneurysm and AVM embolisation and stroke thrombectomy. Candidate will undertake all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a State Registered qualified radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Radiology Directorate. Candidate will perform a wide variety of specialised radiography procedures and examinations within Radiology Theatres performing angiographic procedures. Patients presenting for examination have diverse backgrounds and may have complex physical and/or psychological conditions. Candidate will manage personal workloads, authorising and prioritising radiological examinations as appropriate for clinical need. Candidate will work as a clinical specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of patient care, whilst following policies and procedures as specified by the Radiology Management Team. The post holder also undertakes the supervision and specialist clinical training of radiographers, undergraduate students and other staff as appropriate. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK and employs over 20,000 staff. Interested individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as a Radiographer in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a State Registered qualified radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Radiology Directorate.

To perform a wide variety of specialised radiography procedures and examinations within Radiology Theatres performing angiographic procedures. Patients presenting for examination have diverse backgrounds and may have complex physical and/or psychological conditions.

To manage personal workloads, authorising and prioritising radiological examinations as appropriate for clinical need.

To work as a clinical specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of patient care, whilst following policies and procedures as specified by the Radiology Management Team.

The post holder also undertakes the supervision and specialist clinical training of radiographers, undergraduate students and other staff as appropriate.

The post-holder will be responsible for their own workload for a defined area within Radiology theatres, working on their own initiative without direct supervision and managing their own case load. Senior radiographers will work within their own scope of practice as defined by the HCPC.

To contribute to the development and delivery of an effective and responsive radiology service.

Undertake practical training and clinical supervision of radiographers, student radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographer helpers/assistants as appropriate, according to department protocols and schemes of work.

To assess, justify, plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of specialist radiographic examinations and duties as an autonomous practitioner in this specialist field.

Maintain high level of technical and theoretical skills though personal Continual Professional Development (CPD), in accordance with the requirements of the HCPC.

Participate on on call provision across both main hospital sites.

Radiographers will have achieved the range of clinical, professional and personal competencies according to the LTHT Band 6 Radiographer Competency Framework or the equivalent competency based link grade agreement.

Demonstrate and expand effective leadership skills.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the specialised clinical examination in order to produce high quality images.

Have an understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of this specialist area.

To have a working knowledge of the professional standards set out by the College and Society of Radiographers, Health and Care Professions Council and other National Standards e.g. National Service Frameworks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. To assess clinical authorisation of radiology referrals in line with the National Regulations, Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), 2000 and local protocols.

2. Act in the role of an Operator and Practitioner*, within own scope of practice, by clinically justifying imaging requests from the clinical information provided referring to the work areas Protocols & Technique Guidelines as a reference if necessary. *as defined in IRMER 2000

3. To work without supervision, taking legal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of your own work.

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

5. To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.

6. To act as a point of reference for patient enquiries regarding their referral, for all issues relating to hospital attendance for example radiation protection issues, Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), Interpretation services and freedom of information services.

7. To act as a patient advocate in radiation protection issues.

8. To ensure patients have given informed consent prior to radiographic examinations and have the knowledge to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

9. Applying a high level of manual dexterity in acquiring accurate, high quality diagnostic images, whilst accommodating a full range of patient presentations and adapting standard technique when necessary.

10. To undertake the comprehensive assessment and appropriate examination of patients including those who present with multiple pathologies/conditions. These patients require the use of advanced investigative and analytical skills to select and utilise the most appropriate approach to their imaging.

11. The ability to work in a stressful environment imparting contentious/difficult information on a daily basis.

12. The ability to deal effectively with emotional and/or aggressive patients and/or carers on a daily basis. This will necessitate the use of effective communication skills e.g. to motivate and reassure

13. To use a range of verbal and non verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients about their treatment and examination. This will include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating

14. Liaise with relevant teams on aspects of patient safety, for example, child protection team.

15. To operate advanced software on specialist Radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination and manual dexterity.

16. To review images and ensure that additional images are undertaken where appropriate, prior to patient departure from the department.

17. Demonstrate reflective practice based on knowledge and skills so as to formulate and deliver diagnostic imaging based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and imaging options using clinical assessment, reasoning and skills and knowledge of other techniques.

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

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

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

21. To represent the radiography service at multi disciplinary team meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi disciplinary service and diagnostic service.

22. To be responsible for a high standard of care, comfort and clinical well being of the patient, during their examination in the department. This will involve on occasion delivering some elements normally undertaken by nursing colleagues.

Operational Responsibilities:

1. To liaise with other clinical and non-clinical departments within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

2. To effectively liase with all disciplines of staff within and without the x-ray department, giving support when necessary.

3. To show initiative in being able to provide solutions to service delivery problems, in unforeseen circumstances, using the available resources effectively to promote smooth delivery of service/patient care.

4. To provide guidance to external users regarding the deployment of radiographic resources e.g. Theatre usage.

5. To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the department and hospital, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessments.

6. To communicate negotiated changes to staff rosters to appropriate staff.

7. To organise personal and departmental workload in line with clinical priorities.

8. To show initiative, adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patient or departmental need.

9. To report deficits in the data integrity of the IT systems in use in Radiology & the Trust

10. To contribute to regular departmental meetings.

11. Dissemination of information to others.

12. To reflect on areas of work and communicate areas of deficit or potential advancement.

13. To report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

14. To assist in the training and promotion of accurate patient and examination data into a PACS and CRIS and implement back up measures in times of system failure.

15. Liaise with external sources to manage workflow effectively for example, portering, domestic services and Radiology managers, when necessary.

Managerial and Professional Responsibilities

1. To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in specialist areas developing and complying with increasing range of technical applications available on Imaging Equipment to image a variety of conditions and patient types.

2. To assist in the production of staff rosters for effective and efficient deployment of staff, as required.

3. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and other professional colleagues to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi disciplinary service

4. To be aware of and assist with the implementation of a MAJAX procedure.

5. To assist in the record keeping and organisation of mandatory training, as required.

6. To be familiar with the trust complaints procedure and are aware of how to advise and appropriately direct complaints.

7. To undertake initial assessments of equipment faults, report and document appropriately.

8. Assist in regular Quality Assurance (QA), including equipment testing and reject analysis Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic)
• State Registration (HCPC)

Desirable

• Attendance at courses such as IV cannulation, Student Assessment, etc

Experience Essential

• Minimum 1 years post graduate experience, working as a radiographer (this may be reduced for an exceptional candidate)
• Knowledge of radiographic equipment and its use in different clinical environments, including specialist areas
• Knowledge of current trends in radiographic practice and health care issues
• Computer skills (word, excel, powerpoint, PACS)

Skills & Behaviours Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills & communication skills, with both staff and patients.
• Punctuality
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Frequent prolonged intense concentration
• Able to work seamlessly as part of a multidisciplinary team

Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirm
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