Leadership, Management and Service Delivery
Deputise for the Modality Superintendent as required in the running of the work area
Participate in a core hours service across 7 days including night shifts
Act as a role model and support junior colleagues in the work area
Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Radiology Service and make recommendations on service improvement
Report Clinical, Non-Clinical and Radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies. Attend meetings as directed, including weekly departmental staff meetings.
Provide guidance to external users regarding the priority and deployment of radiographic resource, e.g., theatre usage.
B6 Senior Radiographer –V2.0
Communicate and liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.
Quality and Safety
Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness of the environment and equipment are maintained
Work as part of a team to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and service users.
Ensure that equipment faults are recorded appropriately and reported to the relevant Manager
If required, liaise with patients to re-scheduled appointment in case of equipment breakdown.
Understand and adhere to the requirements of IR(ME)R.
Enter accurate data into Radiology Information System and the Trust PAS system ensuring patient confidentiality. All users are governed by the Data Protection Act (1984). Unauthorised disclosure of such information is regarded as gross misconduct and could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal
Participate as appropriate in the implementation of the agreed departmental quality programme.
Actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the department’s Clinical Audit programme.
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Give the very highest standard of care to the cohort of patients for which you have been made responsible and to be able to carry out all tasks involved in ensuring that any patient in your care is successfully examined and well cared for.
Act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff.
Act as the patient’s advocate, ensuring that their needs and dignity are respected and that other healthcare staff exercise equal respect for patients’ rights whether a procedure is being carried out in the department or any remote location
The job JD and person specification is attached. Please read it thoroughly for further context on the role.
