COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Inform patients when examinations are complete, explaining where to go and when/where to obtain results. Advise referring clinical staff and liaise with departments, particularly ED, about delays caused by workload, equipment breakdowns, sickness or other factors. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to provide timely, patient-centred care. Maintain relationships across the Trust and Directorate, encourage staff suggestions to line managers, attend departmental meetings and cascade information appropriately.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Optimise radiographic parameters for each patient presentation. Review images for diagnostic quality and referral queries, escalating urgent findings appropriately. Maintain CPD and an up-to-date portfolio. Train, supervise and assess students and junior radiographers. Keep updated on software/hardware changes and apply these to protocols. Use safety equipment and report defects. Comply with the Data Protection Act, Directorate quality standards, policies and procedures, and mandatory training requirements. Assist with patient lists and porter coordination, ensuring efficient service delivery and patient experience. Never undertake tasks beyond your competence. Act as an IR(ME)R Operator under the relevant Standard Operating Procedure to Identify Individuals Entitled to Act as Operator under IR(ME)R and as a Practitioner for plain-film and CT protocol-led examinations under the corresponding Practitioner procedure. Comply with current ionising radiation regulations, systems of work, local rules, policies and procedures, ensuring maximum radiation protection for staff, patients and visitors. Contribute to developing, monitoring and reviewing departmental risk management programmes. Follow fire, health and safety, and COSHH regulations, maintaining safe working practices and protecting yourself, patients and others.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Position patients for all CT and general radiographic examinations, maintaining image quality, comfort and safety. Avoid discrimination against current or potential colleagues based on sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability. Maintain cleanliness and perform superficial maintenance of radiology equipment and accessories. Immediately report equipment breakdowns or malfunctions to the Duty Superintendent or modality lead. Maintain appropriate stock levels in all work areas and take responsibility for planning your workload and completing scheduled duties.
#J-18808-Ljbffr