Clinical Specialist Radiographer CT - FTC

Clinical Specialist Radiographer CT - FTC

Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role: 

UPMC Aut Even are recruiting a Clinical Specialist CT Radiographer on an 11-month fixed term contract. To support in the operational management of the CT service working closely with and under the direct guidance of the Radiology Services Manager. To provide a quality radiology service to all patients attending Aut Even, in line with professional best practice and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

In addition to the normal responsibilities of a Radiographer at Aut Even:

• Sharing their in-depth knowledge obtained from experience and post graduate training in all aspects of CT radiology department.
• Understanding, implementation and supporting in the documentation to manage legislation related to the use of ionising radiation in CT (SI 30 2019 & SI 256 2018))
• To continually develop the CT service.
• To oversee the training, development and maintaining of competence for the CT team.
• To liaise closely with the RSM, CSRs and Radiologists at Aut Even to develop and maintain an efficient cross site service for stakeholders.
• To support in the facilitation of optimisation of patient pathways in conjunction with the Radiology Management team.
• To actively participate in all clinical components of the roster
• To consistently demonstrate leadership skills in line with the Hospital Values
• To support and deputise for the RSM as required
• To participate in all aspects of the CT service.
• To demonstrate expertise and specialist knowledge of technique and processes involved in the production of consistent high-quality imaging.
• To support in the development and embedding into practice protocols and guidelines ensuring consistency in service provision.
• To support in the management and development of the Radiology department to provide a quality service by utilising resources in an efficient and safe manner.
• To demonstrate skills obtained via management qualifications or be willing to undertake training in post to be able to achieve this.
• To manage the day-to-day provision of the CT service.
• To be able to constantly adapt staffing and service provision to the demands of the workload at short notice.
• To develop and promote the Radiology department focusing on quality of service and optimising patient pathway within the service provision available.
• To supervise and train Radiographers in all required aspects of CT scanning.
• To be responsible facilitating safe working practices in line with SI 30 / IRR19.
• To act as liaison between the Clinical Leads and clinical teams to improve image quality.
• To actively participate and support team development in optimisation and development of quality.
• To act as facilitator in order to disseminate knowledge within the clinical team in in regard to image quality and changing/ developing practice.
• To manage resources efficiently.
• To be accountable to the RSM for the direct delivery of the CT service.
• To have in depth knowledge and support in the correct implementation of hospital and Radiology department policies and procedures.
• To maintain records to:
  ensure safe operation of equipment
  record staff training and competence
  assist budgetary control in the management of staffing rosters, bank staff usage and
  overtime allocation
  record activity
• To maintain the equipment performance and take relevant corrective action if faults are noted.
• To assist in the recruitment of new staff for the cross-sectional team.
• To respond to verbal complaints from patients or carers.
• To participate in departmental audits.
• To liaise with clinical teams to ensure effective communication and multi-disciplinary working.
• To actively contribute to the overall business plan for the Radiology department – identifying staff and resource requirements and forward planning to meet these.
• To actively participate in the governance requirements and assurance for the CT team including risk management, incident investigation and documentation.
• To actively support in the consistent implementation of Human Resources Policies.
• Maintaining personal Continued Professional development and Code of Conduct in line with the CORU requirements.
• Regularly liaise with the RPO and Medical Physics on safety issues and other operational issues as appropriate
• Effectively communicate with the Radiography Services Manager and advice on significant changes in referral patterns, clinical workload, waiting times etc.
• Effectively communicate with all members of the radiography staff in assisting the department to achieve KPI targets and developments.
• Undertake and participate in team building and training of Radiography Staff.
• To notify the Radiography Services Manager of any leave in accordance with hospital policy
• To maintain an environment conducive to learning and development.

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography.
• Qualification must be recognised and validated by the Irish Institute of Radiography.
• CORU registration.
• A minimum or 6 years post-graduation clinical experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a senior level in a CT department is essential.
• A post graduate qualification is desirable.
• Experience in hospital environment is essential.
• Up to date BLS Certification

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

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – 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.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC           

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network.  UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.