Bank CT Radiographer - Band 6

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The Trust are looking for competent CT Radiographers with IV cannulation, GE CT scanner experience, and preferably CT colonography training who are available for full-time work through Staff Bank.

Staff will work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service.

Ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations. Be able to take charge of the running of a work area in the absence of the Superintendent.

To take responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of MRI Safety are observed for patients, self and others. Ensure that all persons entering the MRI environment have completed a checklist and removed all belongings that might be hazardous in the magnetic field or damaged by it. All belongings must be safely locked away. Be responsible for the exposure of the patient or escort to the MRI environment, in response to the answers provided on the checklist, according to local protocol.

Be fully aware of the bio-effects of MRI and ensure the MRI scanner is
operated within safe limits. This will involve risk/benefit decisions taking
individual patients and situations into account.

Be fully familiar with safety procedures specific to the MRI environment – e.g. fire, quench (rapid loss of helium gas from MRI scanner with displacement of oxygen), and cardiac arrest – where there is a potentially fatal risk to staff.

To possess HPC registration and to act at all times to the standards required to maintain registration.

To carry out duties in accordance with Trust policies and departmental protocols.

To be able to offer definitive advice to staff with information about protocols, policies and working practices.

To carry out all aspects of the professional role to a superior standard and act as a reference for Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and students.

The Staff Bank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic play specialist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary.

Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Leadership, Management and Service Delivery

Deputise for the Modality Superintendent as required in the running of the work area
Participate in a core hours service across 7 days including night shifts
Act as a role model and support junior colleagues in the work area
Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Radiology Service and make recommendations on service improvement
Report Clinical, Non-Clinical and Radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies. Attend meetings as directed, including weekly departmental…