Job summary
Employer heading
CSI Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
Join our busy, dynamic CSI team at LUHFT on the Aintree site. We offer a unique opportunity for highly motivated Radiographers who wish to move into the world of or further develop their skills in CT and MR . We cover many specialist imaging services and provide the regional stroke and trauma service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated radiographer who has excellent communication skills and is committed to providing high quality patient care. We operate a 7 day /12 hour extended day out patient service and an emergency out of hours night shift. Flexibility is essential to work a range of shifts we offer, you will also need to be able to multi-task in often demanding circumstances.
Main duties of the job
Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MR and all aspects of patient care
Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Undertake the role of trauma lead in CT carrying the trauma bleep and responding to trauma calls in a timely fashion co-ordinating any other work to ensure efficient & safe workflow. Maintain effective communication with the trauma team and other colleagues.
- Be responsible for own professional development. Reflect on clinical practice and skills.
- To maintain a clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.
- To set and promote high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.
- Respect the individual needs and requirements of patients.
- Undertake any duties assigned by the management team commensurate with the post.
- Annually renew registration with Health Professional Council.
- monitor and report equipment faults as per departmental procedure
- Out of hours to record & report sickness/absence to Operational Manager as per departmental procedure.
- Exhibit high standards of professional behaviour at all times.
- Hold a BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
- To take responsibility for own mandatory training.
- To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology
- To actively seek training and educational opportunities.
- Maintain an individual CPD portfolio
- To be involved in the training of student radiographers as required.
- Please refer to attached Job Description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post-graduation experience
- Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging
Desirable criteria
- Experience in CT & MRI scanning
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage own workload
Desirable criteria
- Audit
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness to participate in the training of undergraduates
- Commitment to CPD
- Commitment to quality
- Ability & willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the job
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development
- Ability to work flexibly and participate in all shift patterns
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- karen irwin
- Job title
- CSI Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 529 2066
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