CT Senior Radiographer | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

We are going through an exciting period of positive change at RWT as we grow our services and our teams. We hope you will be our next key team member.

The CT department at New Cross hospital consists of four scanners, with an additional two scanners at our newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre at Cannock Chase Hospital. You will work alongside an innovative team of professionals, performing a wide range of CT examinations including advanced cardiac and colon scanning. In addition, you will offer support, guidance and training to junior members of staff and trainees, helping develop people and services.

We are passionate about providing excellent patient care and as a Senior Radiographer, you will be an integral part of the patients care and journey through Radiology. We are equally committed to growing you as a professional and have multiple opportunities for growth and career progression including post graduate training and advanced learning/development.

You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography, and be registered with the HCPC. Hours will include weekends and bank holidays and successful candidates will be expected to participate in night shifts. This service is delivered across 2 sites - New Cross hospital in Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Hospital in Cannock. Applicants will be expected to rotate across all sites.

Where the essential criteria cannot be fully met, training may be considered under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. The post holder will work on a rotation, undertaking radiographic duties in CT scanning. The post holder will administer I.V injections of contrast media to patients. The post holder will work flexibly to provide these services including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

To work on a rotation, undertaking radiographic duties in at least one clinical area – primarily CT scanning. To work flexibly to provide these services including at weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. To ensure that you have sufficient equipment training and technical knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images. To ensure that you use all equipment safely and in accordance with operating/manufacturer instructions and that you and all staff using equipment are competent and trained to do so.

To undertake training on the Patient Management System (PMS), the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) to ensure that patient information is stored and retrieved accurately. To participate in the vetting of appropriate referrals in line with radiology authorisation guidelines. The post holder is required to administer I.V injections of contrast media to patients. To work in a multi-disciplinary team and to encourage team development and facilitate the professional development of other personnel – this may include nurses, HCA’s, students, apprentices and other trainees.

To ensure a clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to the QA and cleaning SOPs in place for each clinical area. To promptly report any equipment failures to the Department Superintendent or the Ergea Helpdesk as appropriate. To report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards to the Superintendent Radiographer as soon as possible, ensuring completion of the Incident Report Form. To undertake any reasonable duty that may arise which will assist the smooth running of the Radiology Service following appropriate discussions. To work flexibly to cover annual leave and sickness absence, working additional sessions as agreed.

Maintain fitness to practice with the Professional Code of Conduct through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training (Fire, Infection Control, Manual Handling, Information Governance and CPR). To be familiar with relevant Health and Safety policies. To participate in Health & Safety risk assessments, following appropriate training. To wear the uniform provided and to promote the Radiology Directorate in a positive manner at all times.

This job description is a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other duties that are commensurate with the post and grade and which have been discussed with you.

You have a responsibility for the identification of all risks which have a potential adverse effect on the Trust’s ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and for the taking of positive action to eliminate or reduce these risks. To enhance the patients experience. To be courteous and helpful towards patients, visitors, staff and to offer a high quality service at all times. To provide first line assistance in the event of a patient’s query or complaint and passing the matter to a more senior member of staff where appropriate. This will at times require a high level of communication skills to diffuse confrontational situations. The post holder is required to have knowledge of the Trust’s Complaints Procedure.

To manage and develop the performance of the team. To assist in the training of new members of staff, supporting them through their induction programme. To participate in practical and theoretical training for Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Imaging Assistants and to complete any paperwork or assessments associated with this training. To supervise the work and standards of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Apprentice Radiographers and Imaging Assistants. To assist with administrative tasks. To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives.

To be familiar with and comply with all appropriate Trust and Radiology Directorate Policies, Procedures and Practices, making suggestions which could lead to improvements in the service. To attend courses/lectures/in-service training as required by the needs of the service and of this post. To ensure that Risk Management, Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH Regulations, MRI Local Rules and the Ionising Radiation Regulations are adhered to, including the Local Rules, and to report accidents/untoward incidents/hazards to the Superintendent or most senior Radiographer on duty as soon as is practicable.

To be familiar with and uphold the quality standards of the Trust and Radiology Directorate, to ensure a high quality service to patients at all times. To be familiar with the principles of clinical governance and to strive to maintain and improve the quality of patient care, showing courtesy and consideration at all times. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and Radiology Directorate Policies, Procedures and Practices and to ensure adherence by more junior staff working within the team. To assist in the collection of any information required for audit purposes. To attend and participate in clinical governance meetings. The post holder will be subject to annual appraisal.