Radiographer

Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK's leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence.

At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics.

Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre. The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics.

The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work. The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms. The team undertake a range of procedures. The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms. It is a busy department offering a range of experience. The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics. The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network. The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward. Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging.

Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation

To perform radiography as required in keeping with Departmental protocols.

To set high standards of radiography as determined by Standard Procedures and Directorate Policies

To be responsible for the correct care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging.

It is an essential requirement to participate in out of hours on-call service.

To act in a responsible way in matters of radiation protection for staff and patients. To seek help from Radiation Protection Supervisor when required. To follow the local rules at all times. To fully observe the Ionising Radiation (medical Exposure) Regulation 2017

To report all equipment faults.

To ensure high standards of image quality.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner.

To be responsible for ensuring that the correct staff to patient ratio is maintained within existing resources at any given time across all four sites when operating as the senior in charge

To liaise with other lead radiographers across one or all four sites to maintain adequate and safe staffing levels on a daily basis

To be flexible to changes in service demands, undertaking from a range of possibilities, any combination of the following duties: -

Rotation into other imaging modalities

RED DOT image interpretation

Exercise judgement based on knowledge and experience in order to assess and interpret patient condition and amend technique/protocol from a range of alternatives.

To ensure Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS) images are in keeping with standards required in department protocols.

To assess a radiological referral is relevant in keeping from Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) 2017

Have a high level of dexterity, correlation and sensory skills and a high level of co-ordination in order to do complex physical skills to manipulate patients safely for positioning and equipment with precision on a daily basis.

To be able to demonstrate a high degree of physical co-ordination in order to be able to use keyboard skills to manipulate images and for data entry.

Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation.

To raise and highlight any issues/problems within the Department to the appropriate person.

To plan and prioritise own workload, taking into account clinical and service needs across all modalities and all sites

To maintain quality control procedures.

To co-ordinate department demands for portering services.

To participate in an effective patient appointment system.

To provide cover for colleagues as directed by the line manager.

To become familiar with the location of departmental resources.

To co-ordinate efficient running of the Radiology Department.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

Essential: - Either Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR) or Bachelor degree in Radiology; - HCPC registration

Desirable: - Evidence of further studying and development.

Experience

Essential: - Substantial Radiographic experience

Desirable: - Extensive hospital based experience post-qualification.

Skills

Knowledge

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate clear evidence of being professionally up to date; - Basic IT skills/computer and literacy

Desirable: - Have knowledge and awareness for cross site working

Additional

Desirable: - Leadership; - Teaching