CT Radiographer (Band 6) - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

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

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.

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.

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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

EXPERIENCE