CT Lead Radiographer

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Pontnewydd, Tor-faen - Torfaen

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 1 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Full Job Description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., This post is full time permanent contract based at The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, with a requirement to work across other Aneurin Bevan sites as required. The CT Lead will operationally lead the CT service at The Grange University Hospital and assist colleagues in the operational management of the CT service on other Aneurin Bevan sites. This will involve managing staff and equipment. They will lead the CT service and provide guidance to staff working within it; have an expert knowledge, understanding and interest in CT. The CT Lead will be required to work with the radiology senior management team and key stakeholders to deliver a high quality CT service. Manage, co-ordinate and when required, participate in the provision of the CT service across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to compliance with the Welsh Government targets of Referral-to-Treatment Time and Single Cancer Pathway., The main duties of this role include: + To manage a team to support service development and ensure the provision of a CT service. + To manage change within the CT staff as required by service development, enabling good operational management and ensuring targets are met. + To comply with performance related monitoring, participating in regular audits and reviews within CT and have the ability to assess the demands on the service and ensure excellent patient care. + To provide performance data as required and ensure an effective working level. + To provide leadership and support to CT staff. + To communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative or have learning difficulties, in order to gain their cooperation. + To possess and maintain an expert knowledge of the current CT examinations being carried out and being responsible for all equipment used in these areas., Managerial

To manage a multi-disciplinary team to support service development and delivery. To develop the CT service in GUH taking into account
To establish new methods of working in GUH requiring the formulation of policies and procedures and the development of processes to meet
To ensure the CT staff provide a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives and other staff.
To manage the effective deployment of CT staff across the Health Board, managing sickness absence in line with the Health Board policy.
To communicate effectively with all service providers, dealing with both complex technical information and having the ability to communicate
To ensure the effective management of Radiation and Health and safety legislation.
To work effectively and present the requirements for the service to senior management considering targets and scanning availability so
To manage change with the CT staff as required by service development, enabling good operational management and ensuring targets are
To be responsible for the development and practice of departmental QA programmes and ensure the maintenance of QA records.
To comply with performance related monitoring and participate in regular audits and review done within CT.
Have the ability to assess the whole range of demands on the CT services and make judgements and decisions in relation to complex staffing
To manage the provision of the scanners to ensure excellent patient care
To ensure that incidents and errors are reported, to investigate and ensure all staff learn from such events.
To ensure the equipment is well cared for and report any breakdowns, faults or problems to the appropriate agency for rectification.
To provide performance data as required and ensure an effective working level.
To monitor the safe and effective use of all resources.
To ensure that all incidents, near incidents, accidents and other undue occurrences are dealt with in accordance with current policy.
To resolve any complaints from patients and staff and report any incidents to as per ABUHB policy.
To manage, prioritise and delegate effectively.
To work clinically within Codes of Practice, occupational standards, policies & procedures.
To ensure that departmental rotas are formulated as required.
To take the prime role in the formulation and adjustment of and adherence to departmental protocols and policies for CT to ensure efficient
To take part as a member of a job interview panel and act as appointing officer as the department requires.
To conduct Personal Appraisal Development Reviews with members of staff as required by the department.
To assess and scan patients to ensure the provision of high-quality diagnostic images. To ensure high standards of patient care during their
To be responsible for the development, training and education of a multi-disciplinary team.
To assist with waiting list and performance monitoring.
To ensure effective risk management strategies are employed and risk assessments are performed.
To take responsibility for the signing off of time sheets and travel expenses and other similar documentation as required by the health board
To manage the selection and purchasing of the specialist CT equipment and to manage the budget for CT of equipment as required.
To keep abreast of current CT practices and techniques.
To attend relevant courses as approved by the Radiology Manager and / or Study Leave Committee.
To maintain a CPD file and support the development of CT staff within the directorate.
To initiate and manage audit projects.
To maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to CT management and practice,
To maintain current registration with the HCPC and to comply with its standards
To provide professional leadership, advice and support to CT staff on Radiography issues for effective development and managerial decision
To possess expert knowledge, skills and experience in relation to CT.
To communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative or have learning difficulties, in order to
To communicate directly to all grades of medical, nursing and managerial staff as appropriate.
To vet CT requests and to ensure a consistent approach to vetting within the service.
To ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient CT service to all patients.
To possess and maintain an expert knowledge of the current CT examinations being carried out and being responsible for all equipment used
To develop and evaluate new techniques in CT in consultation with other professional staff and to co-operate with staff participating in ethical
To make an ongoing contribution to the education of others and act in a teaching and advisory role to qualified colleagues
To ensure a high level of patient care and maintenance of professional standards.
To reassure patients.
To carry out all duties in a professional manner.
To be actively involved in the proposal and implementation of new service developments.
To undertake research and audit projects.
To liaise with the radiation protection supervisors and the Radiation protection service to ensure compliance with radiation legislation.
To take appropriate measures to prevent cross infection.
To undertake any duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post in order to provide a quality service.
To ensure a high level of patient care and maintenance of professional standards.
To ensure the departmental staff provides a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives and other staff.
To liaise with PACS staff and to be familiar with the RADIS system of software and clinical workstation as required.
Manual handling of patients and equipment may be necessary.
To know the work policies, procedures and practices of the radiology directorate.
To undertake audits within ABUHB and to participate in all Wales audits pertaining to the role and also any surveys or audits that pertain to
To liaise with other members of the radiology directorate and directorates as required.
To assist in maintaining an effective working level and monitor the safe and economic use of all resources.
To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post in order to provide a quality service.
To communicate effectively with patients and all grades of staff.
To undertake mandatory in-house training.
To help to create and maintain a proactive learning environment for all staff.
To continue professional development in line with the service strategy and to be proactive in own personal development and maintain an upto-date CPD log.
To supervise and instruct Radiographers, radiography students, Health care support workers and any other members of staff as appropriate.
To act as clinical supervisor to student Radiographers.
To undertake research and development projects and lead on clinical audit, encouraging the staff in CT to participate.
To develop an error reporting system that then allows all staff to learn from incidents and errors.
To assist in the creation and maintenance of a good working atmosphere.
To be able to operate the complex CT scanners to ensure the accurate diagnostic images to aid in patient care
To provide a positive image of the Health Board and to uphold its values and behaviours.
To be familiar with and comply with all the statutory regulations and Health Board policies to include:
Cardiac arrest
Health and Safety at Work
Fire regulations
Major emergency procedures
Disciplinary procedures
Current radiation safety regulations

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.