Specialist Cross Sectional Radiographer

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes specialised cross sectional imaging procedures at a consistently high technical level and professional standard.

Work in line with service need and within professional scope of practice. You will represent the imaging department at all times, leading, supporting and coordinating service provision as required. Participate in regular clinical audit and quality assurance testing to promote continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within imaging.

Main duties of the job

1. Perform MRI and CT scans on Paediatric patients to produce high quality diagnostic images.
2. Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative whilst supervising recently qualified radiographers, support workers and students.
3. Assess, prioritise and organise own workload within assigned area of work.
4. Follow policies, procedures and protocols relating to and underpinning the radiology service in line with guidance from Royal College of Radiologists and College of Radiographers.
5. Participate in a 24/7 on-call provision as rostered including weekends and bank holidays.
6. Be responsible for own CPD, and professional and personal development.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care and more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neonatal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners, FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Honours Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Certificate in administering IV Injections

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to concentrate on the task at hand and be able to cope with highly charged situations.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work.
• Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
• Demonstrate professionalism appropriate to patient/carers needs.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• CT and/or MRI experience.
• Evidence of personal and professional development.
• 3 years experience as a Band 5 Radiographer.
• Demonstrated interest in paediatrics.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Able to act using sound emotional intelligence particularly when managing conflict.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• PACS, RIS and IT experience with good Microsoft Knowledge.
• Good attendance record.
• Evidence of MDT working.

Desirable

• Experience of IV cannulation/contrast administration.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH

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