Ionising Radiation Safety Lead Radiographer
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Job overview
Are you an experienced Diagnostic Radiographer with Radiation Protection supervisor experience looking for your next step in your career?
We are looking for an Ionising Radiation Safety Lead to join our Medical Imaging departments where you will work across our Colchester, Ipswich Hospital and community sites, fixed term for 12 months
You will play a key role in providing a high quality, safe service to our patients where you will be the Radiographic Lead in the development, implementation, compliance and review of IRR policies and procedures within the Directorate. You will also co-ordinate research across both sites.
We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations. We are expanding due to recent investment with new units in our hospitals, including: Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Urgent Treatment Centres and community diagnostics centres.
Our department supports its staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. In addition you will be an effective senior member of the team and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
You will be an autonomous practitioner who will lead on IR(ME)R legislation and patient safety to contribute to the continuing development of radiology practice.
This post is 30-37.5 hours per week, however we can accept two part time radiographers to fill the hours
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only
Main duties of the job- To lead on IRMER legislation and patient safety within all the Medical Imaging Departments within ESNEFT.
- To take the Radiographic lead in the development, implementation, compliance, and review of IRR and IRMER policies and procedures within Medical Imaging.
- To promote a good working relationship between the Imaging department and Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics (RSIP).
- To facilitate and support with radiation incident DATIX investigations, and Internal Investigations or Serious Incidents.
- The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of ESNEFT, which the Trust may amend from time to time. The duties outlined are subject to changes, after consultation with post holder.
- To support clinically as Radiographer within the department
- Authorising and performing radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high-quality diagnostic imaging service to assist in the management of patients.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered radiographer (Health Care Professions Council)
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Imaging
- Up to date relevant RPS course
- Additional relevant courses
Experience
Essential criteria- Proven signification post qualification experience
- Knowledge of all Diagnostic Imaging modalities
- Current experience of managing a complex area of work and leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Current experience of staff management in MDT working
- Involvement with devising and implementing competency frameworks for staff training
- Experience of investigating DATIX incidents and managing outcomes
- Audit experience
- Presentation and public speaking
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical & Radiation Governance relevant to imaging and managing a modality area
- Knowledge of current issues within healthcare and radiography
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Good, current working knowledge IR(ME)R
- Able to demonstrate involvement with implementing new processes, project management or introduction and managing training for implementation of new equipment in clinical working
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
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