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·           Have excellent communication skills with patients, carers and comforters and other healthcare professionals.

·           To be able to convey complex and sensitive information and adapt approach accordingly to service users’ needs.

·           To observe and listen to patients and be able to identify changes in their condition through verbal and nonverbal cues.

·           To ensure all documentation is fully completed and legible.

·           To handle complaints and plaudits in a professional manner, escalating to a senior member of staff and/or and signposting to relevant services such as PALS as appropriate.

·           To be able to communicate effectively via verbal, written and electronic routes

Service Delivery and Improvement

·           Be able to use the full range of radiographic equipment in the department including plain film and theatre.

·           Work HPC to support the GP walk-in service and clinic patients for plain film and theatre imaging.

·           Rotate to the RSCH undertaking general plain film duties for GP, inpatients and outpatient clinics

·           Be competent in the use of digital mobile imaging equipment and perform x-ray examinations on patients that are too unwell or seriously injured to attend the imaging department.

·           To have good knowledge of exposure factors and equipment settings to be able to adapt examinations and techniques within the capability of the patient and equipment.

·           Be competent in the use of mobile image intensifiers during operative procedures. To be able to manipulate the equipment’s positions and settings to optimize imaging dependent upon the requirements of the examination and the surgeon.

·           To assume leadership duties and coordination of work flow in the busy walk in X-ray service at Hove Polyclinic

·           To be able to work efficiently and calmly in busy environments.

 ·           To maintain expert clinical practice in all areas of practice and support colleagues to do the same, providing and teaching high standards in all imaging techniques undertaken.

·           To have the knowledge and experience to be able to adapt technique, to know when further imaging or change of protocol is required and provide appropriate advice and guidance to colleagues as appropriate.

·           Liaise with Advanced Reporting Radiographer Practitioners, Radiology Registrars and Consultant Radiologists (as appropriate) if clinical input is required, ensuring any change in procedure is adequately documented and communicated.

·           Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to the Employer’s Procedures, Local Rules, HCPC standards, Health and Safety at Work Act, and local guidance, policies, and procedures.

·           Understand local escalation procedures for incidents and, if appropriate, report them using online reporting forms (DATIX), to a senior member of staff and/or to equipment service companies.

·           To continually promote a patient focused service in a caring manner. Be able to communicate information to all patients and carers to minimise radiation doses and maintain excellent patient experience.

People Management and Patient Care Delivery

·           Be able to work as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team.

·           Be able to identify, plan and organise workload for self and others to maintain an effective patient- focused service.

·           Have excellent communication, interpersonal and patient care skills. Advise and reassure patients or carers before, during or after examinations, providing sensitive information appropriately.

·           Follow the Trust’s policies in dealing with patient and staff confidentiality and information governance.

·           Have good IT and problem-solving skills.

·           Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based best practice and be able to provide advice on the best protocols/techniques to demonstrate anatomy or pathology.

·           Be able to comment on policies and protocols within the department and implement change if required.

·           Be able to supervise colleagues as and when required. Support and train student radiographers. Provide teaching to medical students, health care assistants and other disciplines within the Trust. Provide support and advice to junior medical colleagues.

·           Be able to work under own initiative, to act independently and organise the workload for others with appropriate protocols, procedures, and guidelines. Be aware of clinical and personal limitations and know when to seek appropriate support and guidance.

Departmental Work

·           Ability to assist/act as the area coordinator, by organizing patient lists in order of priority through effective communication and co-ordination.

·           To undertake a wide range of clinical duties and maintain a high standard of expertise in the safe operation of all departmental imaging equipment at HPC and RSCH.

·           To keep up to date with current radiographic practice and provide guidance and advice to colleagues and student Radiographers as appropriate.

·           Ability to work under own initiative, to act independently and organise the workload for others with appropriate protocols, procedures, and guidelines. Be aware of clinical and personal limitations and know when to seek appropriate support and guidance.

·           To perform other tasks and duties as deemed reasonable in discussion with the Superintendent Radiographers and Lead Superintendent Radiographers.

Clinical Governance

·           Have good knowledge of the Trust’s policies, including Health and Safety procedures.

·           Understand change within the Imaging department through cascading, communication, delegation, and leadership.

·           Report immediately any incident involving staff, patients, members of the public and/or equipment, and complete the relevant paperwork and online incident forms.

·           Demonstrate an understanding of actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, both in the department and in the event of a major incident.

·           Be proactive in the discussion and development of ways to improve delivery of service.

·           To understand the requirements of clinical and research trials and the use of imaging in these.

·           Contribute to the development of a learning culture within the imaging department.

·           Assist with the implementation, development and maintenance of Quality Assurance programs and work in accordance with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.

·           Assist with monitoring and updating Health and safety records at HPC.

·           Undertake appropriate quality control measures within the imaging department such as regular audit and quality assurance tests.

·           Comply with all Trust and Imaging department protocols, procedures and guidelines, radiation safety regulations and professional codes of conduct and ensure that understanding is kept up to date.

Learning and Development

·           Attend mandatory training updates as required.

·           Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

·           Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

·           Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

·           Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.