Diagnostic Radiographer | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe

Are you a HCPC registered Radiographer or final year student Radiographer looking to work in a fast paced but friendly Medical Imaging department? Join Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust!

The Medical Imaging Department has received major investment in CT & MRI, and has recently purchased 4 new Digital Imaging rooms and a new Emergency Department CT and X‑ray room. We provide a 24/7 CT service at the Leighton site and an 8‑to‑8 service at VIN. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in out-of-hours rotas.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional standards in accordance with Society of Radiographers policies and professional code of conduct.
• Adhere to departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.
• Attend all mandatory training as directed by the Trust.
• Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.
• Work in accordance with: IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 18 regulations, ALARA, Health & Safety Regulations and Departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Provide evidence of continuing professional development, identify training needs and develop skills including organisation and supervisory skills and techniques.
• Maintain HCPC registration.
• Use independently after training the Trust PACS (Picture Archive Communication System) and departmental D/CR system, recording accurate details of faults/issues and reporting them to senior staff.
• Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient‑led service issues.
• Maintain a professional/personal portfolio.
• Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.
• Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures as appropriate to role and responsibilities; staff are personally accountable for compliance.
• Perform duties in a caring and professional manner.
• Perform all imaging techniques for which adequate training has been given, including CT, theatre and portable, AE, barium, dental, general and specialist radiography.
• Review existing policies and procedures, suggesting alterations and improvements where necessary to improve workflow and quality.
• Promote communication by attending and participating in departmental meetings.
• Manage workloads efficiently and effectively.
• Cover the X‑ray department at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, when required.
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of resources.
• Participate in audit.
• Participate in KSF appraisal.
• Participate in departmental Quality Assurance program, risk management and risk assessments.
• Identify and actively promote best practice.
• Participate in the departmental shift system to provide and maintain a quality service.
• Perform to consistently high quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
• Provide staff and student training, including presentations as part of the radiographers education programme and to external bodies.
• Create, maintain and enhance working relationships with wards, clinicians and staff.
• Work towards obtaining the necessary skills to meet the requirements of the competency framework.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as and when requested by the Service Manager.

Benefits:

• Excellent pension scheme.
• Gym membership.
• Discounts on days out.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within Medical Imaging.