Neuro Radiographer

Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and skilled Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer to rotate between General X-ray , CT and MRI at The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, in Liverpool. Our Imaging department is very well equipped, with a Siemens Multitom Rax, 3 DR Mobiles, 1 Digital Fluoroscopy/DR Room, 6 Digital Mobile Image Intensifiers, 1 O-arm for neuro-navigation, 2 Toshiba CT Scanners and 5 MRI scanners (including 1 Intra-Operative). Our Radiographers undertake a wide range of imaging examinations through a variety of shifts and on-call.

Main duties of the job

• To perform a wide range of specialised neuroradiographic procedures and assist with neuroradiological procedures throughout the department, managing workload and prioritising patient examinations where appropriate.
• To manage effectively the emergency neuroradiographic workload for the trust whilst on call.
• To contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Neuroradiology service and communicate effectively with all other professions within and external to the Trust and abide by relevant Code of Professional Practice.
• To ensure that all patient details are correct and recorded on the departments radiology systems and amend as appropriate. To keep accurate and legible written and or electronic records of all examinations undertaken.
• To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
• To participate in Research and Development both within and external to the Trust.
• To participate in departmental audit activity to include Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, Risk Management and service improvement.
• To comply with and enforce national regulations and guidelines. Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018, and the Local Rules for Radiation Protection and Magnetic Resonance Safety.

About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications relevant to Diagnostic Imaging

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Radiographic experience across a wide range of modalities and neuroradiographic experience to include MR and CT
• Able to demonstrate good radiographic technical knowledge
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• An understanding of recent developments within the NHS

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• To be involved with the training of student radiographers, Neuroradiographers and other staff/ visitors
• Be an effective advocate for patients
• Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload
• To be able to wear radiation protective clothing
• To be able to operate and move a full range of radiographic equipment to include mobile C arms, ceiling suspended x-ray tubes and mobile x-ray machines
• Adhere to and enforce radiation legislation ie IR(ME)R 2018, IRR 2017

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.