[ref. g58151504] Specialist Interventional Radiology Radiographer
Job overview
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our Interventional Radiology team.
The Diagnostic Imaging Department has recently achieved accreditation through the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) and has been inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Outstanding’, the highest possible rating.
The Clinical Imaging Service is county wide offering patient’s high quality diagnostics in their local community hospital or specialist services at the Royal Cornwall, St Michaels and West Cornwall Hospitals.
Dependent on experience the successful candidate may initially start as a Band 5 Trainee IR Radiographer. We have an accelerated pathway for Band 5 to Band 6 progression. The successful candidate is given comprehensive training in IR alongside leadership skills.
You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice.There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.
There are 1 full-time posts available.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of a wide range of diagnostic and interventional
procedures carried out in the IR theatre suite, the Cardiac Catheter Labs and the gastrointestinal/general fluoroscopy suiteTo work with the IR Team Leader and Advanced Practitioner Radiographers to ensure the efficient and cost effective delivery of the IR service.
To work as part of a team providing a 7 day and out of hours IR service including ‘on-call’.
To act as shift co-ordinator in the absence of the IR Team Leader or Advance Practitioner, taking responsibility for the operation of the IR department, including prioritising the workload, managing workflow and staff resources to ensure the highest standards of patient care are achieved.
To make operational management decisions out of hours in the absence of the Team Leader and Advanced Practitioner in IR.To work with the Team Leader and Advanced Practitioner Radiographers to continually improve the IR service.
Justify radiology referrals (within scope of practice) using referral criteria which falls within the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines and Clinical Imaging protocols.
To comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation (IRR 17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) regulations (IR(ME)R 2017) and the Trust Radiation Safety Policy.
Liaise closely with Consultant Radiologists and colleagues within clinical multidisciplinary teams to ensure that patients receive optimum care
Working for our organisation
The Imaging Department currently takes student Radiographers from Exeter University and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our workforce.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging. Current state registration through HCPC.
- Post graduate qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria- Good level of post graduate experience
- Trauma, Acute and general experience
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience in Clinical Imaging
- IR experience
- Cannulation and administration of IV drugs
- Experience of shift co-ordinator duties.
- Experience in Interventional Radiology
- Clinical experience in other imaging modalities
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
- Portfolio evidence of CPD.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment.
- To carry out audit and contribute to clinical governance
- Ability and commitment to perform IV cannulation and administer drugs
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in Trauma, acute and general Radiography including Interventional Radiology.
- Experience in using PACS and RIS.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.