Senior Radiographer - 12 Month FTC - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny

Senior Radiographer - 12 Month FTC - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny

Location: Aut Even Hospital

Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

To work with the Radiology Services Manager in providing a quality radiology service to all patients attending UPMC Aut Even, in line with professional best practice and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Working knowledge of Radiology policies & procedures, and their implementation

Provision of a high-quality clinical imaging service

Ensuring all audit requirements are undertaken.

Comprehensive knowledge of relevant modalities

Management of the list of examinations each day, both scheduled out-patients and urgent in-patients or out-patients.

Safe operation of the diagnostic imaging equipment, including ancillary equipment required for fulfilment of clinical duties.

Safe Operation of all equipment associated with the quality control, and administration of contrast.

Clear communication with department staff, Radiologists, wards and/or other hospital departments as appropriate to ensure effective and efficient use of clinical operation scanning time.

Acceptance and justification of routine diagnostic imaging referrals in line with protocol.

Discussion of all non-routine examination protocols with Radiologists to eliminate any ambiguity, and thus ensuring appropriate clinical protocols are adhered to.

Ensuring all documentation associated with ordering, administration and scanning with the diagnostic imaging modalities are completed and up to date.

Proper identification of all patients in accordance with the policy.

Comprehensive knowledge of procedures and safety associated with MRI, Ultrasound, Radiation, and administration of contrast agents as relevant.

Responsible for all aspects of MRI and Radiation safety as relevant

Ensure all MRI and Radiation safety procedures are followed to ensure the safety of all persons who enter the facility.

Undertake Quality Assurance testing of the diagnostic imaging modalities as per agreed QA policy.

Monitor and report all equipment faults as appropriate.

Carry out safe manual handling procedures with patients attending Radiology.

Ensure safe use of patient trolley and wheelchairs.

Observe medical emergency/Cardiac arrest procedures specific to the service.

Training and supervision of healthcare assistants working in Radiology department.

Knowledge and practice of infection control procedures, specifically dealing with infectious patients, and cleaning procedures.

Cleaning of the diagnostic imaging unit, specifically the Scanners, room, bed and controlled area of the scan room, as per the infection control and MRI safety policy

Responsible for stock ordering/ levels of stock held

Take part in on-call after hours on a rotational basis.

Regularly liaise with the RPO and Medical Physics on safety issues and other operational issues as appropriate

Effectively communicate with the Radiography Services Manager and advice on significant changes in referral patterns, clinical workload, waiting times etc.

Effectively communicate with all members of the radiography staff in assisting the department to achieve KPI targets and developments.

Undertake and participate in team building and training of Radiography Staff.

To notify the Radiography Services Manager of any leave in accordance with hospital policy

To maintain an environment conducive to learning and development.

Education, Training & Development

Identify and act on training needs and set up appropriate in-service training programmes in consultation with management and the Clinical Specialist Radiographers.

Keep abreast of on-going Hospital training and developments.

Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiological developments in relation to radiography practice having regard to changes in statutory and voluntary services.

Report back to staff any changes in best practice following attendance to study days.

Take responsibility for own learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the multidisciplinary team.

Personnel

Follow uniform policy reference

General

Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.

Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.

To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture

Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC.As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.

You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.

Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.

Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.

Health & Safety

UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.

All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.

Information Governance

In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

The rate and pace of change in the health services is such that the post-holder will be required to update their knowledge and skills to fit the changing requirements of the service. Therefore, this job description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs.

Confidentiality

In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

BSc Diagnostic Radiography.

Qualification must be recognised and validated by the Irish Institute of Radiography.

CORU registration.

A post graduate qualification is desirable.

Experience:

Previous cross sectional imaging experience is essential.

Experience in hospital environment is essential.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

Ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to empathise with and treat patient, ,relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Personal Competencies:

Time Management Skills.

Ability to act quickly in urgent matters.

Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills are essential as liaison with other disciplines are key to this post.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.