Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI Twilight Shift - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI (Twilight Shift) - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Job type: Permanent (Full-time)

Overview

UPMC Whitfield is recruiting a Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI on a full time permanent basis. This role will be primarily focused on the twilight shift which runs from 5 pm to 12 am Monday to Friday. 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 on a daily basis in the assigned area and be proactive in undertaking training that will allow up skilling and development within the profession.
• Participate in an out of hours service as required.
• Maintain, and be accountable for, high standards in patient care and radiographic techniques.
• Ensure that the principles of radiation protection (justification, optimisation, ALARA and dose limits) are adhered to, and follow the local rules.
• Comply with the directives of statutory instruments.
• Maintain an up to date clinical and technical knowledge and take advice and training where required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Report any equipment faults to the designated supervisor and document the fault in the appropriate log folder.
• Participate in routine QA procedures and in the UPMC accreditation process as required.
• Be familiar, and comply with, any relevant legislation and operational policies, such as the ionising radiation regulations, fire regulations, infection control and local procedures as set out within the department and hospital.
• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues and other staff at departmental level and throughout the hospital.
• Undertake any further training courses as required to provide a quality service in the department and for continuous professional development.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the Post as directed by the consultant radiologist and/or radiology services manager consistent with service needs.
• Undertake a pro active role in the accreditation process on an on going basis, as set out by UPMC.
• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and hospital level: 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, Information resources.
• Be an efficient user of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the PACS system and any other systems required to fulfil the duties on a daily basis.
• Develop skills and be able to use information technology to collate and analyse data for presentation at departmental meetings as required.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner in accordance with the provisions of the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act and/or other related legislation.
• All staff are responsible for identifying, assessing, and reporting all risks and for contributing to the management and review of all risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers validated by the Department of Health.
• Full CORU registration - essential.

Knowledge & Experience

• MRI experience - essential.
• Good working knowledge of the RIS system.
• Ability to manage in a rapidly changing environment and a willingness to undertake such additional duties within the Diagnostic Imaging Department as may be assigned from time to time.
• Strong awareness of Radiation Safety.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Demonstrate up to date knowledge of current theory & 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

€66,248.13 - €78,250.54 per annum based on a 35 week year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay for the work employees do - 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.
• Rewards for performance that support the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
• Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support working around external family commitments.
• Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.