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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Job Summary:
• To be responsible for carrying out specialised radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.
• To deputise for Superintendent Radiographers.
• The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties on a diverse patient population.
• To carry out all responsibilities with regard to relevant and appropriate Policies
• To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff inorder to ensure a professional and timely service.
• The post holder will be expected to rotate between acute departments. In addition, the two new Community Diagnostic Centres currently being developed and due to be running from Early 2025.
• To work over a 7-day working week
2. Clinical
• To independently undertake specialised diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and always ensuring standards of essence of care.
• To undertake a full range of imaging procedures, to maintain knowledge and be fully aware of the safety aspects and hazards. This will include related emergency procedures when working in the specialised area.
• To be familiar with the safety guidelines for all equipment in clinical use issued by the MHRA.
• To be fully conversant in all aspects of Magnentic Resonance Imaging safety, including full understanding of the MRI Local Rules and emergency procedures ( e.g. Fire, Cardiac Arrest, Quench.)
• To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations, taking particular note of all Local Rules for specific areas of the Department.
• To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
• To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling, moving the patients in the wheelchairs, beds, and trolleys.
• To wear heavy Pb (lead) aprons for long periods
• To move and handle delicate and heavy MRI Coils multiple times per shift
• Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel as per departmental protocols and in-house training.
• To supervise and provide clinical assistance to radiographers, assistant practitioners and students
• Abide by, promote and ensure compliance with scan protocols, procedures and guidelines
• Vet and prioritize cross-sectional examinations in line with clinical protocols
• To report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies.
• To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies with outside agencies as necessary, e.g. Equipment engineers, Medical Physicists, etc.
• Be fully conversant of appropriate actions to take in the event of any untoward incident in the specialised areas being worked in, e.g. projectile injury in MRI, anaphylaxis post contrast administration, pneumothorax during biopsies
• To report equipment failures immediately, by liaising with equipment support centres to arrange services and emergency call out for general and specialist x- ray equipment
• To re-arrange worklists in the event of equipment failure, organise alternative cover and inform relevant Trust staffing.
• To assist in the evaluation and procurement process for any new equipment within the Department.
• To cannulate patients for relevant clinical examinations within cross sectional
• Contact with body fluids is frequent, and constitutes highly unpleasant working conditions
3. Training
• To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners, and student radiographers.
• To supervise, assist and support radiographers and medical staff training in specialist areas
• To undertake formalised assessments of staff training in the specialised area ensuring staff competency.
• To provide assistance and be actively involved in departmental projects and audits
• To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
• To give lectures and presentations within the Trust and to outside organisations on areas of special interest
4. Leadership/Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision.
• To be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the team in an allocated area in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer. This will involve being able to cope with frequent interruptions from both colleagues and other medical and non-medical staff of the Trust.
• To motivate staff and promote a high level of morale in the department
• Organise rotas and workload of given small specialised areas under direction of Head of  Radiography or a Superintendent Radiographer
• Participate in recruitment process for radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff.
• To undertake appraisals of radiographers and assistant practitioners.
• To make proposals for and assist in implementation of changes in working practice as required for efficient service delivery.
5. Communication
• To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures, specialised procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of the patient’s condition.
• Assess specific communication needs of individual patients. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of relevant difficult and implement 
alternative methods to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
• To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
• To obtain informed consent from patients or their carers prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances and barriers.
• To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and 
examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
• To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
• To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Radiography or Superintendent Radiographer.
6. Personal Development
• To attend any relevant study days and in-house lectures and training afternoons
• To take part in the department’s personal appraisal scheme and CPD.
• Maintain a commitment to professional development and a high level of technical and 
theoretical skills ensuring a CPD portfolio of evidence is kept up to date.
• To take every opportunity for self-development in extended radiographic roles
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Radiography or Radiology Service Manager.
• This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed withthe post holder.