Bank Senior Radiographer

Role Purpose

This role is accountable for performing imaging procedures which may include MRI, CT, Xray, Dexa or Ultrasound, deferring to Lead Radiographer/Centre Manager when required. In addition, this role guides Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants in their everyday activity. This role operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high quality, responsive and patient focused service.

• Undertaking a wide variety of imaging examinations on different makes and models of equipment acting as a Practitioner as defined within IR(ME)
  R 2017, requiring an assessment of each referral and decision on whether to proceed with the examination as requested, modify or reject it.
• To determine and deliver the most appropriate imaging procedures assisting with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a wide range of patients and conditions. This may lead to discussion and refusal of requests from doctors and emergency nurse practitioners using the IR(ME)
  R regulations.
• Alongside other Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants, preparing patients for imaging procedures, explains the procedure and ensures that the patient is comfortable and properly positioned.
• Ensuring all referrals are justified and provide advice on protocols if required.
• Ensuring patient identification/safety checks are completed prior to imaging examination.
• Ensuring consistently high-quality images are produced.
• Administering contrast media in line with PGD guidance, SOPs & protocols.
• Assessing all images for quality and clinical significance and
• Ensuring all examinations are completed, post-processed and allocated for reporting at the end of each day.
• Responsible for own clinical areas with regards to linen change and cleanliness.
• Supervising junior Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants when required, ensuring they are working in line with IRR
  2017.
• Flexible in working practices to ensure that the Imaging services are staffed at all locations.
• Adapting protocols and procedures for best practice in conjunction with local radiologist and clinician requests.
• Providing clinical input as required to promote the service to local clinicians.