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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cross Sectional Radiographer to join a dynamic team at a major acute hospital. This role involves rotating through CT and MRI, providing high-quality imaging services while ensuring patient safety and care. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant organization committed to equality and diversity, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. With a supportive environment for continuous professional development, this position offers you the chance to grow your skills in a rewarding healthcare setting. Join us in making a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

  • HPC Registration and 2 years post-graduate Radiographic experience required.
  • Up to date knowledge of general radiography imaging modalities is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain expertise in Radiology imaging equipment and manage faults effectively.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.

Skills

Radiographic imaging

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

BSc in Radiography

DCR Diploma of College of Radiographers

Tools

GE CT scanners

GE MRI scanners

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen within NHS Highland for a Cross Sectional Radiographer who will work as part of the dynamic cross-sectional team based at Raigmore Hospital, a major acute hospital.

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our patients first. The successful candidate will rotate through both CT and MRI. The department operates a 24-hour shift system providing CT, MRI, and conventional imaging after appropriate training. CPD is actively supported. We currently have two GE CT scanners and two GE MRI scanners based in Raigmore.

Minimum Requirements:

  • HPC Registration
  • BSc in Radiography/DCR Diploma of College of Radiographers
  • 2 years post-graduate Radiographic experience
  • Up to date knowledge of general radiography imaging modalities
  • Portfolio evidence of CPD

Duties to include:

  • Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of Radiology imaging equipment and manage faults effectively as per departmental fault reporting procedure.
  • Act appropriately under IR(ME)R 2000 regulations, with a full working knowledge of the details of the regulations and understanding of the delegated scope of practice according to NHS Highland employers level 2 procedures. Observe local rules relating to radiation safety under IR99 regulations.
  • Understand and comply at all times with the ALARA principle, to minimize patient radiation dose.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care, liaising with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high-quality imaging service to patients.
  • Assess requests for imaging to ensure the appropriate surface coil is used to optimize image quality for the body part under investigation. Adapt or manipulate scan parameters to acquire the optimum diagnostic study for each patient. Recognize characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues and structures which may require further imaging or alteration of imaging technique.
  • Independently analyze image quality following the examination to achieve a comprehensive diagnostic outcome to aid patient management and expedite treatment.
  • Understand how to adjust and instruct cross-sectional and conventional imaging team members on how and why to adapt imaging techniques to optimize image and diagnostic quality as directed by the supervising radiologist.
  • Advise clinicians regarding the clinical suitability of their patients for radiographic imaging and analyze this information to modify established protocols to optimize the examination and develop a plan for the diagnostic procedure.
  • Be available as a point of contact for users of the service, dealing with colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives in a helpful, reassuring, and friendly manner.
  • Prioritize workload depending on the severity of a patient’s condition and the direct impact on their management, organizing radiographer cover as appropriate.
  • Know how and when to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Be trained and able to assist in emergency patient care, including resuscitation.
  • Maintain patient records by inputting accurate information to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards, following NHS Highland Radiology Policy relating to data archiving, image storage, and retrieval.
  • Undertake IV cannulation and injection, following the required training and assessment of competence.
  • Ensure safe usage of the injector pump for the injection of contrast media.
  • Develop and maintain the required knowledge and skills to provide independent working and effective training, keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques in accordance with the departmental competency framework.
  • Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, taking action to resolve faults, following the fault reporting procedure. Communicate with equipment suppliers regarding engineer attendance in the event of equipment faults, determining the impact on the workload of the equipment failure.
  • Due to the remote and rural geography of NHS Highland, it is a requirement of this position to be instructed on how to troubleshoot faults via telephone directly with an engineer.
  • Report any untoward incidents as appropriate, according to departmental protocols.
  • Be actively involved in the training and assessment of student radiographers on clinical placement in the department, providing supervision at all times.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment for both patients and staff in accordance with appropriate NHS Highland infection control procedures and be aware of general x-ray imaging specific infection control protocols.
  • Promote excellence in clinical practice through continuing education, sharing techniques and developments with other centres. Participate in research and development activities and audit initiatives as appropriate.
  • Facilitate changes in clinical practice based on reflective learning and the introduction of new knowledge to clinical practice following discussion and agreement.
  • Act as a point of expertise for imaging referrers from all areas and disciplines in NHS Highland.
  • Maintain a high standard of patient care, attending to the nursing needs of patients as appropriate.
  • Be accountable for own professional actions and act as a role model within the department, setting and maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care and encouraging the development of a strong and flexible multi-disciplinary team.
  • Participate in the 24-hour service delivery.

Informal inquiries to: Nikki Fox /Kirsty Corsar CT Team Leads 01463 888346 or Adam Scotson MRI Team Lead 01463 704123

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
  • DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
  • Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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