LivingCare is a leading healthcare provider delivering high quality, expert led care across Yorkshire and further afield, where continue to grow and are developing new services within both its private and NHS provision.
We are looking for a Radiographer to work as part of a team delivering a high-quality, efficient radiographic service, with a strong focus on general X-ray and image intensifier procedures. The postholder will provide safe, skilled imaging, make informed decisions about the examinations required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach at all times.
This is a cross-site role, and the postholder must be willing and able to work regularly across both LivingCare imaging sites according to service demand. The role contributes to the organisation and development of the imaging department by maintaining protocols and SOPs and delivering a high standard of diagnostic imaging and patient care. General X-ray and image intensifier work are central to the post. Experience in MRI and CT is desirable but not essential; full training can be provided in MRI for a candidate with the right core radiographic experience, aptitude and commitment to develop.
Scope and Range
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main ones attached to the post. It may be amended at a future time after discussion to take account of changing patterns of service and management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To work as a Radiographer to a high professional standard and to provide assistance, training and guidance to others, mainly to radiographers, helpers and students in order to maintain these standards.
- To be responsible for the standard of own imaging work and that of other supervised radiographers and students: This standard will be that set by LivingCare.
- To administer IV contrast (according to LivingCare protocol).
- To maintain knowledge of technical and clinical developments, attending professional training/development courses as appropriate and providing feedback that would benefit or enhance the service.
- To ensure that an efficient throughput of patient examinations is achieved. This will also involve advice of the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required.
- To ensure that patients are cared for in the department especially in their own area of work. To communicate to patients and others any delays likely to affect them, and within the standards set by the HPC to describe examination findings, if appropriate.
- Checking patient’s details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified as per LivingCare protocol and as per statutory regulations; Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and the radiographer must use their professional judgement to refuse inappropriate requests. To ensure that patients are not pregnant prior to certain procedures.
- Ensure that, on completion of examination, the patient is informed how they will get their results and that they may leave and arrangements are made for transport if necessary. Films should be sent to the clinician for reporting.
- Ensure that radiation safety measures are being observed within the limits of the procedure being carried out and that his/her own standard of Radiation Protection is in accordance with the "Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999”, IR(ME)R 2000 and any other relevant legislation.
- Ensure that all images are properly identified with patients name, side examined, date of examination. Films should be in the patient’s PACS folder. To enter information of the examination into the electronic patient record.
- To be responsible for own workflow and others within the designated area and prioritise requests within that area and to ensure a good throughput of patient examinations is achieved.
- Ensure that identified abnormalities are brought to the attention of clinicians (medical staff/ advanced practitioners etc.) so that images may be reported upon urgently in the patient’s best interest.
- To ensure that LivingCare radiology procedures are implemented and maintained
- To participate in the medical/clinical audit of examinations.
- Ensure that all LivingCare relating to Health and Safety, COSHH, Security and Ionising Radiation’s Regulations 1999, IR(ME)R 2000 and any other Local Radiation Safety policies are adhered to. To attend compulsory training as instructed.
- Ensure that all apparatus and equipment is working satisfactorily and safely and that:
- Any malfunction is reported to the Radiographer in charge.
- Any unreasonable delay in repair is brought to the attention of the Radiographer in charge.
- Any fault occurring on equipment is entered into the relevant downtime log.
- Assist the Radiographer in charge in keeping accurate and appropriate documentation for equipment within the area.
- To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
- Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and LivingCare Policies.
- Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post, including supporting colleagues and other imaging services when required. The postholder will be expected to take a practical, team-focused approach and willingly contribute beyond their usual duties where this is needed to maintain a safe and effective service.
- Work regularly and flexibly across both LivingCare imaging sites. Cross-site working is a core requirement of the role, and deployment will be based on patient demand, operational pressures, service priorities and the changing needs of the organisation.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects
- IV injection certificate of competence
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience as a Radiographer in an imaging department
- Current, demonstrable competence and experience in general X-ray
- Current, demonstrable competence and experience in image intensifier procedures
Desirable
- Experience in MRI; full training can be provided
- Experience in CT
- Previous experience working in the private healthcare sector
- Previous experience of clinical audits
- Postgraduate MRI qualification
- Postgraduate CT Qualification
Knowledge and Technical Ability
Essential
- Strong professional and technical knowledge in general X-ray and image intensifier practice, supported by a degree in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Sound knowledge of radiation safety, IR(ME)R and safe working practices relevant to general X-ray and image intensifier procedures
- Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development in relevant areas
- Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
- Willingness and ability to undertake MRI training and develop competence in additional modalities where required
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Evidence of success in working in partnership with Consultants
- Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
- Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives
Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the LivingCare behaviours
- A proactive, hands-on team member who is willing to step in, support colleagues and contribute wherever required
- Adaptable and positive when responding to changing priorities, service pressures and organisational needs
- Committed to learning new skills and supporting the development of the wider imaging service
Other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly numerate and literate
- Able to work in a commercial environment while maintaining safe standards
- IT literate and a competent user of the MS Office suite of products
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of health policy and professional health agendas
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive issues in a supportive and professional manner to achieve positive outcomes
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and individuals
- Ability to gain the confidence of colleagues and peers
- A flexible approach to duties, working patterns and hours, based on patient demand and the needs of the organisation
- Must be willing and able to work regularly across both LivingCare imaging sites, support different imaging areas and share expertise as required. A preference to work at one site must not prevent the postholder from providing cross-site cover in line with operational need.
About us
LivingCare Group operates across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.
Our services are developed in response to local demands across the health economy and in line with the NHS governance and contractual requirements.
Why Choose us?
Our continuing success as a business is down to the talent, hard work and dedication of our staff. Along with great job satisfaction, you can look forward to a competitive salary, opportunities to grow, a pension scheme and great employee benefits.
We fully believe in investing in our staff to help them reach their career goals and full potential. We offer all staff the chance to further their education with free training courses in any field that will both benefit themselves and the company.
Here at LivingCare we are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1).
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident #DisabilityConfident
What we offer our employees
- Free onsite parking.
- Quality working environment
- Flexible working
- Day off for your birthday
- Work life balance is a priority here at LivingCare, with services running at sociable times.
- Blue Light Card NHS discount at a range of shops and restaurants
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual pay review
- Culture matrix programme: we organise special events every month to support our teams
- Celebrating success: this programme gives rewards to our team member who have gone above and beyond
- Supermarket vouchers: we give these out every month as part of our supermarket sweep competition
LivingCare Behaviours and Values
Living Care has a set of core values which we expect all staff to demonstrate. Building on these we have developed a set of expectations that we expect all team members to demonstrate.
- Managing yourself and others:
- Take care of your own wellbeing and that of your staff
- Manage yourself and your emotions
- Share your knowledge and experience
- Use appropriate language when communicating to others to ensure they understand
- Be decisive
- Be positive – focus on what you can do and why something will/could work
- Actively seek feedback and act on it (where appropriate)
- Know when to step in and do it yourself and when to leave others to have a go
- Be self aware: know your strengths and development needs and look for ways to develop
- Be visible
As a company who supports equality and diversity, LivingCare encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their age, gender including reassigned gender, relationship status, maternity, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
