Job Title:

REPORTS TO:

Radiographer
Radiology Manager

GRADE:
ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Band 5
Lead Consultant Radiologist

Job Description

To carry out all radiographic duties in all sections, working as a member of the team of the
Department of Radiology.

To manage patient priority as appropriate.

To contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Radiology Service.

Maintain the care, dignity and safety of patients and the safety of others at all times.

Participate in the 24/7 shift system

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform all radiographic examinations to a high standard following protocols agreed by the
Department of Radiology.

To plan and prioritise own patient workload.

To adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patient or departmental needs.

To use clinical judgement regarding plain film abnormality and alert referring clinicians as
appropriate using departmental system of work (e.g. red dot system).

To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required for most clinically appropriate imaging.

To actively participate in any on-call, emergency duty, out of hours service or extended working day rota,
which the service may employ in order to provide a general radiological 24/7 service

To work unsupervised within the out of hours service.

To follow Departmental identification policy when checking patient details on the request form.

To use a variety of computer systems in order to maintain and update patient and departmental
records.

To act in a responsible way in matters of radiation protection for staff and patients. To seek help
from the Radiation Protection Supervisor when required. To follow the local rules at all times. To
fully observe the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.

To ensure that COSHH regulations are complied with.

To ensure that all departmental safety policies and procedures and fire regulations are observed.
To report any hazards or potential hazards. To observe that safe working practices are carried out
at all times in the post holders area of work. To identify and report any faults noted on equipment
to the Lead Radiographer.

To be actively involved in continual professional development and maintain an appropriate CPD

portfolio in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

To keep up to date with Trust and Departmental policies.

To take part in audit activities, as and when required.

To take part in departmental quality assurance programme.

To participate in an annual appraisal programme.

To ensure good communications with relevant radiology staff along with liaising with other departments.
To supervise, assist and support the training of student radiographers on clinical placement
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To exercise judgement based on knowledge and experience to interpret and assess patient
condition and amend protocols/techniques accordingly from a range of alternatives.

To have highly developed physical skills to manipulate patients and equipment with precision. Must
be able to adapt protocols and technique where necessary in order to acquire optimum diagnostic
outcome, dependent on patients condition.

To exercise effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to exchange information and
gain consent and co-operation, from patients who may have a variety of barriers to understanding
and language. These may include unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, disoriented and
those with mental or physical disabilities.

EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

To be able to maintain high concentration in order to provide high quality diagnostic images on a
daily basis.
Will need to be able to work under pressure and be able to respond effectively to an often
unpredictable workload.
To be physically able to move moderately heavy items of equipment (static and mobile x-ray
equipment) throughout the day.
To physically position the patient for full range of examinations to ensure that image quality, patient
comfort, patient safety are maintained at all times, whilst taking into account patient limitations on a
daily basis.
Will often have to provide empathy and emotional support for patients (and their relatives) who are
severely injured, terminally ill or emotional traumatised.

Maintain mandatory Trust manual handling training in order to be able to safely move patients via
lifting aids. E.g. hoists and patslides.

Maintain knowledge of cross infection control procedures in order to be able to safely deal directly
with hazardous substances and bodily fluids on a daily basis. These include vomit, blood urine,
faeces and sputum. Patients may present a cross infection risk e.g. MRSA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. To provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager.
2.
Risk Management (Health & Safety)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

You will follow risk management procedures at all times. The Risk Management
procedures for the Trust and the department are kept by the departmental manager and
available on the hospitals intranet site.
You are personally responsible for Risk Management issues in respect of yourself and
your colleagues.
If you identify a potential hazard you should report it to your manager / supervisor at once.
If in doubt you should speak to your manager for guidance.
You must always use safety equipment provided, and report any defects to your manager.
You must attend Risk Management Training as directed by your manager.
Should you need help in resolving Risk management matters, you must seek assistance

from your manager.

3.

Infection Prevention and Control

a) You are personally responsible for ensuring that you protect yourself, patients, visitors and
colleagues from the risks of infection associated with health care activities and the care
environment
b) You must adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times liaising with the
infection control team and acting on any instructions given.
c) You must attend regular infection prevention and control update training.
d) You should at all times promote and demonstrate good practice for the prevention and
control of infection.
4.
To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees, or potential
employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed,
colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
5.
To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
6.
No Smoking Policy
The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy which states that smoking is prohibited within all Trust
premises and on the site. This includes entrances, exits, cars, lease cars, car parks,
pavements and walkways, areas hidden from general view and residences. As an employee of
the Trust you are expected to comply with this policy, failure to do so may result in disciplinary
action being taken under the Trusts Conduct and Disciplinary Policy.
7.
To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.
9.
To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to
undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.This job description is subject to regular
review and appropriate modification in consultation with the post holder.
TAMESIDE ACUTE SERVICES NHS TRUST Directorate/Department:
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Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs)*

Manual Handling Operations
Dust, Dirt, Smells
Chemicals, Fumes or Gasses (Glutaraldehyde, fixer, anaesthetic gases,
reconstitution/handling of cytotoxic drugs)
Patient Contact
Babies / Children Contact
Food handling / Preparation
Driving
Fork Lift Truck Driving
User of Display Screen Equipment
Noise
Infestation
Blood and Body Fluids / Waste / Samples / Foul Linen
Excessive Cold
Excessive Heat
Inclement weather
Radiation
Laser Use
Heights over 2m
Confined Spaces
Vibration i.e. Power Tools
Using machinery with moving / exposed parts
Shift work
Use of latex products
Physical violence / aggression
Animals
Employment of young people
Any other hazards please specify

NO

If any hazard is identified above please give details below

*Definition of Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs)
Exposure prone procedures are those where there is a risk that injury to the Health Care Worker may
result in the exposure of the patients open tissues to the blood of the HCW. These procedures include
those where the HCWs gloved hands may be in contact with sharp instruments, needle tips and sharp
tissue (spicules of bones and teeth) inside a patients open body cavity, wound or confined anatomical
space where the hands or fingertips may not be completely visible at all times

ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRABLE

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)

METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Certificates

State Registration with the Health Professions Council

KNOWLEDGE &
EXPERIENCE

Application Form &

Interview

Up to date knowledge of general aspects of radiography

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Some basic knowledge of specialised modalities
Understand recent
developments in the
NHS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must undertake duties in the following areas

Emergency Department

Theatre

Wards

Out-patients

Awareness of cultural
diversity

Application Form &

Interview

Disability awareness

Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner

Excellent interpersonal, persuasive and motivational skills
Ability to work as part of a team and follow protocols
Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
Must be able to work under pressure
and to short deadlines
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Flexible approach to working practice
IT skills
Commit to audit and QA programme
To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data
protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and
safety to meet the differing needs of patient

PERSONAL &
PROFESSIONAL

Date Prepared:
16/9/14

Physically fit and able to comply with the Trusts moving and
handling guidelines subject to reasonable adjustment under the
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Exemplary professional appearance and approach

Application Form,
Interview, Medical
examination & Society
membership number

Prepared By: Ann

Jones

Attendance in line with Trust Sickness and Absence Policy

Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service