Radiographer

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced X-ray/theatre Radiographer to join the team at Fortius Clinic. The post would be ideally suited for somebody wishing to train in MSK MRI.

Fortius Clinic is the UK’s largest single orthopaedic MSK group with an international reputation for excellence. Fortius is the clinic of choice for many of the UK’s elite sports professionals with our core company values at the heart of everything we do: Making it happen, Stronger together and Personalised service. Fortius is also part of the larger Affidea group, now the leading pan-European provider of advanced diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services.

Fortius currently has 3 outpatient sites in Marylebone, Bank and Wimbledon with a surgical centre also in Marylebone. Across the sites, we have Siemens 1.5T and 3T scanners, with Siemens and GE X-ray equipment.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic radiographer to join our friendly patient-focused team. The role would initially cover X-rays and theatres, with a commitment to MSK MRI training after successful completion of 3-month probation.

The ideal candidate will be the following;

• HCPC registered
• Significant Orthopaedic X-ray experience
• Orthopaedic Image Intensifier experience
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Patient-focused with high standards of care and customer service
• MRI trained
• High standards of patient confidentiality

Benefits

• Rota 4 days a week Monday – Friday (between 8 am and 8 pm)
• Voluntary weekend work
• Competitive salary
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• Staff pension scheme
• Strong commitment to CPD and staff development
• Staff recognition schemes
• Perk box employee benefits and season ticket loans

Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert therefore early application is advised.

Job Description

This post would be ideally suited for a radiographer wishing to develop their orthopaedic imaging experience. Fortius Clinic Imaging is currently delivered at three sites, Fortius Marylebone, Fortius City, Fortius Wimbledon and Fortius Surgical centre.

The radiographer role predominantly will consist in covering theatre II sessions. In addition to this provide x-ray services at Marylebone, City and Wimbledon sites. There is an MRI training plan in place for this role and we anticipate over the course of 18 months the radiographer will be trained in musculoskeletal MRI. A wide variety of patients will be encountered including elite sportsmen and women and VIP’s. All patients are to be treated with the same courtesy and professionalism. It is an absolute requirement of employment that confidentiality must always be strictly maintained.

The post-holder will undergo a comprehensive induction/training period whereby they will be working with senior and lead radiographers.

They will develop specialised knowledge and expertise and produce high-quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment while demonstrating high standards of care.

The responsibilities will also include occasional supervision of agency/bank staff in both the delivery of the service, assisting with and managing, workflow and ensuring all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.

They must exhibit a high professional and technical standard and adapt to different learning environments.

Demonstrating partnership in professional development issues, maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD.

Participating in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, health and safety, research and audit activities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To maintain HCPC registration.
• To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required regarding the selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
• To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.
• To ensure the safety of all patients and personnel within the MRI, theatre and x-ray departments.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• To ensure patients receive a high standard of care.
• To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• To match clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol.
• To operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye coordination,
• To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered (with help from senior radiographers if required) prior to patient departure from the department.
• To be able to offer good clinical judgement when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves.
• To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
• To ensure that urgent findings are communicated, and patients are directed accordingly.
• To highlight abnormalities noted during scanning to the relevant Clinician or Radiologist
• To participate in the delivery of the Fortius imaging service and a voluntary out of hours service when required.
• To work unsupervised within the out of hours service arrangements.
• To be able to set up and clear a basic sterile trolley for interventional procedures.
• To participate in patient monitoring or administration of oxygen, under supervision.
• To ascertain from the patient, the patient’s guardian or the referrer, the patient’s suitability for receipt of intravenous (IV) contrast media.
• To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or the Head of Imaging Services.
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Responsibility for Patients

• To professionally and legally take responsibility for providing a high standard of clinical care and patient welfare and supporting other staff to do likewise across all imaging modalities.
• To physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately and safely for examinations, considering patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• To act as a point of advice for patient enquiries regarding their referral.
• To ensure patients have agreed to exposure to ionising radiation prior to their examination, using the principles of ‘informed consent’.
• To assess specific communication needs of individual patients.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Follow infection control policies when required dictated by individual patient conditions and requirements.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development

• To report any instances of sickness in a timely manner and as dictated by trust and departmental policy
• To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients or departmental need
• To comprehend and adhere to the requirements of all Health & Safety regulations
• To ensure that non-accidental injury (NAI) referrals are handled in line with Fortius policy and all legal requirements and Child Protection measures are fulfilled.
• To carry out all responsibilities with regard to Fortius Equal Opportunities Policy
• To abide by Fortius Smoking Policy.
• Adhere to Fortius uniform policy.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources

To be responsible for the care and safe handling of equipment and accessories in the area of work.

• To ensure that equipment faults are recorded appropriately and reported to the relevant company and senior/lead radiographer
• To ensure continuing familiarisation with the current QA measures in place within the department
• To troubleshoot equipment faults and make suitable provisions for the service in the event of equipment failure. Notifying the relevant senior member of staff in the area.
• To ensure records surrounding the above events are maintained

Responsible for Leading

• To be familiar with the range of technical applications available on imaging equipment.
• To perform regular equipment testing, quality assurance and audits when required ensuring all results are documented and reported, recognizing trends and proposing action required to effect change.
• To manage an area of the department in the absence of a senior or lead radiographer.
• To allocate radiographic resources appropriately towards theatres dependent upon demand.

Responsibility for Information Resources

To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.

To support the cascading of information through the department.

To enter accurate data on med dBase and PACS ensuring patient confidentiality. All users are governed by the Data Protection Act (1998). Unauthorized disclosure of such information is regarded as gross misconduct and could result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.

To monitor and report deficits in the data integrity of med dBase and the Picture Archiving and Communication Solution (PACS), in use in the department.

Responsibility for Research and Development

• To participate in the academic programme of the department as required.
• To participate in the CPD programme for all staff and demonstrate commitment to personal CPD and career pathway development.
• To undertake measurements and evaluations of own work and current practices using Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), either individually, as part of a group or with a more senior member of staff.
• To actively participate in the technical and patient-focused aspects of the department’s audit programme.
• To conduct examinations according to protocol for a range of clinical trials.
• To provide pastoral support for new staff.

Equality & Diversity

All Fortius employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.

Health & Safety
All Fortius employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable Fortius to meet its own legal duties.

Infection Control
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Fortius Infection Prevention and Control policies.

Quality Governance
All Fortius employees must adhere to Fortius policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability.

Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.

Values

All Fortius staff are expected to display and aspire to the Fortius Values.

Making it Happen
Be proactive in keeping the service under review, making recommendations and implementing changes to continuously improve the patient journey

Stronger
Work in partnership with the multi–disciplinary team to challenge and influence clinical and managerial decision making

Personalised Service
Deliver a patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients admitted to the ward, provide patients with information regarding their care and treatment