Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

To be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing outstanding care to our patients undergoing cardiac procedures.

To support the Radiation Protection Supervisor

To work within the Catheter Lab providing imaging for all procedures, including but not limited to PCI, Angiograms, Pacing and Devices

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

To ensure the provision of an effective Radiography service within the Cardiac Cath Lab.

To produce and promote images of the highest technical quality, adapting and tailoring the examination to the needs of the patient taking into account their physical and medical condition.

To provide expert and clinical specialist catheter lab radiographic knowledge and advice to the department and hospital including referrers, other clinical staff, patients and their relatives.

To monitor all radiographic standards within the catheter labs, identifying any problems and instituting remedial action as required to maintain and improve quality.

To observe all Local Rules for Radiation Protection, ensuring they are complied with, and that radiation safety is of paramount importance.

To be responsible for the organisation of work programmes for the cath lab, including checking and monitoring of all request forms.

To contribute to the coordination of the catheter labs, working with the other professional leads, senior catheter lab management, and cardiologists.

To provide statistics relating to the service as requested by senior staff including the analysis of referrals, room utilisation and workload, disseminating data as required.

Working with the Lead Consultants to provide clinical specialist advice on equipment requirements

To be able to advise medical staff on the technical and clinical applications and limitations of imaging procedures with particular reference to catheter lab radiography.

To abide by all company policies and procedures (including NHS Trust policies and procedures of a host site)

To support Radiation Protection Supervisor Quality Management Programmes.

To undertake specialised cardiac catheter lab radiography procedures unaided.

To critically evaluate images both technically and clinically in order to ensure that the best possible imaging is produced taking the patient's medical and psychological condition into account.

To organise (with support) planned maintenance and advise engineers on equipment problems and failures, undertaking fault finding procedures and remedial action as required by equipment maintenance engineers.

To diligently record all necessary fiscal and technical data, using departmental and hospital paper and electronic systems.

To monitor quality control of all imaging protocols.

To maintain a Quality Assurance programme within the catheter lab in accordance with departmental policy.

To be responsible for the promotion of and compliance with the Local Rules for Radiation Safety; ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is of paramount importance at all times.

To ensure that all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents in the work area are promptly brought to the attention of the and Health and Safety Representative.

To comply at all times with policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety. and to escalate any hazard to a Line/Company Manager.

EDUCATIONAL

Participate in relevant induction programmes for new staff.

To participate in educational programmes for own professional development, including (but not limited to) mandatory training in: a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling.

Attend any specific clinical training that ensures clinical competency is maintained.

Ensure Clinical Governance standards are met with partnership of unit manager/s.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Health and Safety at Work Act

The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with the organisation and our partners to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to.

Confidentiality

The post holder has a responsibility to maintain confidentiality and ensure the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018, the Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice and NHS Trust policy (of our partner) on confidentiality and Data Protection are applied to patient, staff and organisation business/information.

Equal Opportunities

Our organisation welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic, or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness, marital or parental status or disability. We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,458.00-46,310.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Plymouth PL6 8DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person