Basic Grade Radiographer - MRI, 11 Month FTC - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Basic Grade Radiographer - MRI, 11 Month FTC - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford. Job type: Fixed Term.

Overview of role

The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides a service to both inpatients and outpatients, including General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Ultrasound, DEXA, MRI, CT and CathLab services. The holder of this post will work as a member of the Radiography Department and multi disciplinary teams, providing a high quality radiography service to patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Participate in the general radiography service daily in the assigned area and proactively undertake training to up skill and develop within the profession.
• Participate in an out of hours service as required.
• Maintain accountability for high standards in patient care and radiographic techniques.
• Adhere to radiation protection principles (justification, optimisation, ALARA and dose limits) and follow local rules.
• Comply with statutory instruments.
• Maintain up to date clinical and technical knowledge and seek advice and training where required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Report equipment faults to the designated supervisor and document the fault in the appropriate log folder.
• Participate in routine QA procedures and the UPMC accreditation process as required.
• Familiarise and comply with relevant legislation and operational policies such as radiation regulations, fire regulations, infection control and local procedures.
• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues and other staff at departmental level and across the hospital.
• Undertake further training courses as required to provide a quality service and for continuous professional development.
• Undertake any duties appropriate to the post as directed by the consultant radiologist or radiology services manager in line with service needs.
• Take a proactive role in the ongoing accreditation process as set out by UPMC.

Information Resources

• Be an efficient user of the RIS, PACS and other systems required to fulfil duties on a daily basis.
• Develop skills to use information technology to collate and analyse data for presentation at departmental meetings as required.

Health and Safety

• Ensure work is carried out safely in accordance with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act and related legislation.
• All staff identify, assess and report risks and contribute to the management and review of risks.

Clinical and Operational Policies

• Clinical risk reporting policy
• Occupational health
• Facilities management
• Patient moving and handling
• Resuscitation / Basic Life Support
• Health and safety
• Departmental financial & budgetary controls
• Patient complaints procedures
• Falls management programme

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers validated by the Department of Health.

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 1-2 years' experience in a radiography department (desirable).
• Desirable CT experience.
• Desirable DEXA experience.
• Good working knowledge of the RIS system.
• Available for on call duties (desirable).
• Ability to manage in a rapidly changing environment and willingness to undertake additional duties within the Department.
• Strong awareness of radiation safety.
• Knowledge of health & safety.
• Demonstrated up to date knowledge of current theory and practice in diagnostic radiography.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Adaptability to changes in healthcare.
• Initiative and innovation.
• Stewardship.
• Excellent self management skills.
• Work well within a team environment.

Salary: €44,955.86 - €62,869.46 per annum based on a 35 hour week

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

• Competitive pay - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive pension plan.
• Company funded Death in Service benefit (x 3 times).
• Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support work around external family commitments.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement through continued learning and/or promotion.