Senior CT Radiographer

• To undertake all CT procedures with a specialist standard of technical skill, efficiency and patient care in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures
• Ensure that procedures and protocols are safe and offer the best possible imaging results with the lowest dose achievable for all patients
• To continually train, supervise and update the radiographic staff to ensure Best Practice and a competent and confident work force
• Be responsible for the use of IV contrast agent administration. Ensure IV training and monitoring procedures are in place (training to include anaphylaxis reactions) and performing IV contrast administration cannulation
• Adapt the service to respond to long and short term demands. Work with colleagues and Clinical Specialists to ensure the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities.
• Excellent communication skills needed to liaise with both staff within the department, throughout the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians
• Knowledge of the HIQA regulations pertaining to ionising radiation.

• Be familiar with and understand the Clinic’s policies and procedures in relation to Infection Control, Fire, Health and Safety at Work regulations and to attend mandatory training
• Participate in the implementation of clinical procedures, protocols and work instructions

• To promote research based practice, quality assurance and clinical audit where appropriate
• Maintain up to date knowledge of cross sectional imaging and developments in line with CPD requirements
• Participate in instruction and training of radiographer staff as commensurate with the role
• With the support of HC, to strive to achieve post graduate qualification in specialist imaging

• Support clinical research as required
• Participate in audit within clinical radiology including the use of audit and audit tools in order to deliver service improvement initiatives
• Support research in accordance with Ethics Committee approval, Clinical Governance criteria

• Utilise department protocols and set standards to continually undertake CT and other procedures of the highest quality
• Execute their duties courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of customer service is provided by the Radiology department
• Participate in weekend duties

• Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct
• Maintain state registration with CORU
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all information regarding patients in accordance with the Clinic’s Data Protection Policies
• Manage and Maintain the Continuing Professional Development process and awareness of current and new techniques
• Excellent communication skills needed to liaise with both staff within the department, throughout the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

• BSc in Radiography
• CORU registration
• Postgraduate qualification in CT desirable but not essential

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with at least two years in CT
• Cath lab experience desirable
• Qualified to administer I.V. contrast
• Familiar with a computerised patient information system and PACS
• The ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary staff members within the Hermitage Clinic.

• Thorough understanding of legislation relating to CT and Radiation Safety
• Understand the requirements of and promote CPD

• An Education Support Programme
• Family Friendly hours available
• Development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to a Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Free staff car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

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