Staff Grade Radiographer

Overview

To carry out Radiographic duties in line with department protocols.

A panel will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Louth County Hospital

Organisational Context

The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare.

HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath,

Monaghan and most areas of Cavan.

HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals;

• Beaumont Hospital
• Cavan General Hospital
• Connolly Hospital
• Louth County Hospital
• National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• Monaghan General Hospital
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
• Our Ladys Hospital Navan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• Rotunda Hospital

Key Responsibilities

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Radiology Department services:

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is the Regional Centre for Orthopaedics and Trauma.

The Radiology Department in Our Lady of Lourdes provides a Diagnostic Imaging service to the North East, including In-patients, Out-patients, Emergency Department, AMAU, ICU/HDU/CCU, Paediatric and Neonatal referrals, Oncology patients, GP Referrals, Orthopaedic Theatre.

General Radiography including orthopaedics, theatre, paediatrics, Fluoroscopy, Portables, 64 Slice CT, Ultrasound, vascular Ultrasound, Interventional radiology and MR.

NIMIS RIS/PACS

A 24 hour emergency ‘on-call’ service is provided. Including C.T. and Orthopaedic/Trauma theatre on-call

Emergency Department with dedicated x-ray room and Resus/Trauma Area.

Louth County Hospital Radiology Department services:

The Radiology Department in Louth County Hospital Dundalk provides a Diagnostic Imaging service to the North East, including In-patients, Out-patients, Minor Injuries Unit and GP referrals.

CR and DR Plain film Radiography, CT, and Ultrasound. NIMIS McKesson RIS/PACS.

08.30 to 20.00hrs service Monday to Friday and on-call service 20.00 to 21.00hrs Monday to Friday and 14.00 to 18.00hrs Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

Clinical/Professional

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Carry out his/her duties under the day to day supervision of the Radiography Services Manager or his/her designate from time to time.
• To part take on an 8am-8 pm daily roistering system as required including an on call service, pending on the Hospitals’ requirements.
• Undertake all general radiography in a professional manner thereby upholding the reputation of the department and the hospital
• Adhere to professional guidelines as determined by the Irish Institute of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an integrated patient-centred service
• Adhere to all departmental imaging protocols: be responsible for the correct identification of patient images.
• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards relevant to the use of ionising radiation
• Ensure that appropriate radiation protection is used and that the radiation dose is kept to a minimum consistent with the ALARA principle
• Take part in routine inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures
• Be responsible for the safe use of all imaging equipment and adhering to instructions on its use
• Be responsible for the logging of and reporting of all equipment faults to Radiography service Manager or his/her designate
• Attend at such other health institutions administered by the HSE as may be designated from time to time
• Be flexible in response to service needs
• Assist and take part in audit and quality assurance programmes
• Maximise the use of new technology including the Radiology Information System and PACS
• Ensure the correct completion of records and reports
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the service user and in relation to all hospital activities as per statutory requirements
• Relate to and communicate with all other staff in a courteous and helpful manner at all times
• Be accountable – take responsibility for his/her actions, seek advice/a second opinion as required.

Education & Training

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Participate in mandatory training programmes
• Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice, promoting and contributing to research etc. as agreed with the Radiography Services Manager or designated officer
• Engage in performance review with his/her line manager
• Actively participate in induction/teaching/training/supervision of radiographers and other staff within the department
• Identify teaching/learning/audit/opportunities within the department for themselves/others.

Health & Safety

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action
• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person (s)
• Be responsible for the cleaning and proper care and storage of all safety equipment including personal protective equipment (e.g. lead aprons, thyroid shields)
• Be responsible for keeping the department in general and their work area specifically clean, tidy and safe

• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Administrative

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of standards for quality improvement and adhere to existing standards and policies
• Assist in the organisation, maintenance and/or ordering of equipment and materials as required
• Contribute to the planning and development of the service and participate in service improvements
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as required
• Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration
• Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service
• Receive visiting professionals and visitors to the department.
• To participate in the practice education of student therapists

Essential Criteria

(a) Candidates for appointment must:

(i)

Be registered on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.

And

(ii)

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Radiographer Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.

Skills & Competencies

• Professional Knowledge
• Assuring high standards in the service of today
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills
• Evaluating information & judging situations

OLOL SG Radiographer Job Spec Aug 25