Job Overview

Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a good work-life balance? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated radiographer to join our hospital's Radiology Department on the beautiful island of Jersey, Channel Islands.

Whether you an experienced radiographer looking for a new direction or newly qualified and wanting the mentorship and support of a small and friendly team, we would like to support you in your journey whilst giving you the opportunity to experience a different way of life.

We will give you continual training and development opportunities and the freedom to be inspired, be valued and be unique.  

All our teams members are fully immersed in audit and teaching. There will be an on call commitment.  

By joining Health & Care Jersey you'll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to that on the mainland UK.  In Jersey you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Jersey residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU and we offer a generous relocation package.

Salary ranges from £53,589.85 to £ 68,437.82 depending on experience and skills, with a generous pension contribution.

Island life is not for everyone but if you would like a chat then please email Duncan at d.depledge@health.gov.je with your telephone number and a time when convenient for us to call.

Job Purpose

Imaging patients using a high level of skill and experience to diagnose and facilitate treatment. Organise the day to day work allocated to the team and managing unscheduled referrals. Supervision of junior radiographers and assistants within an imaging modality.

Statutory Responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

Perform a wide range of imaging including, specialist and complex examinations. Practicing to a very high standard and passing this knowledge on to more junior radiographers. Assume the role of Operator and Practitioner in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations Policies and Procedures.

Prioritise work and use personal knowledge and experience to adapt imaging practice to suit individual patient circumstances. 3. Personal responsibility for the administration or oral, rectal and intravenous drugs to patients where authorised.

Recognise the diverse needs of all service users with complex, acute or chronic conditions. The patients may be vulnerable, paediatric and adult Safeguarding referrals are to be made if appropriate.

Operate complex imaging equipment to an advanced level, pass knowledge on to more junior radiographers. Follow the departmental quality assurance programme. Take responsibility for problem solving of faulty equipment, fault recognition, recording and reporting. Ensure that the work area and the wider department conforms to infection prevention and control standards and report defects.

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

Carry out dynamic risk assessments during the examination to ensure patient safety. Solely responsible for the Health and Safety of a multi-disciplinary team in respect of radiation safety during ward and theatre imaging. Enforcing the correct use of radiation protection equipment.

Carry out audit of imaging practices. Keep up to date with advances within radiography and make recommendations when service improvements are identified. Report incidents using the Hospital DATIX system. Deal in the first instance with patient or healthcare workers complaints as they arise.

Adhere to appropriate legislation, the Government of Jersey, HCS and Radiology policies and procedures. Keep a personal portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities, attend all mandatory training sessions. 10. Participate in an on-call service. As a lone worker, responsible for prioritising the work and taking ownership of all imaging decisions.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in diagnostic imaging or equivalent. Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has Jersey Care Commission Registration. 

Post graduate qualification in specialist imaging modality. Cannulation/Contrast administration certificate.

Knowledge

Practical knowledge of how to independently perform a wide range of general and specialist modality examinations. Detailed knowledge of pathology with good understanding of medical conditions that require imaging. Excellent understanding of Radiation Safety. An understanding of clinical governance. Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements. Good understanding of data protection requirements.

Technical Work Based Skills

Operate a wide range of highly technical imaging equipment. Undertake a wide range of clinical imaging examinations to include: adaption of protocols required by individual patients. Complex and unusual examinations including major trauma.

Administer intravenous, oral and rectal drug to patients. Use information technology equipment skilfully.

General skills / attributes

Good problem solving acumen.

Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.

Ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication to assess the patient’s anxiety levels/mood in order to respond appropriately.

Good conflict resolution Work well with colleagues within the team to achieve best outcome for service users.

Confidence to ask questions of peers and medical colleagues in order to make sure the patient receives the best outcome.

Demonstrate empathy toward individual clients Disseminate knowledge and skills and aid learning of colleagues.

Remain professional and effective under pressure. Committed to continuous service improvement and continued professional development. Self-directed and resourceful. Flexible approach to work.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience where a wide range of imaging achievements can be demonstrated. Work within a multidisciplinary team. Participation in the training and development of professional and nonqualified staff.

Completion of audits and the implementation of changes as a result.

Criteria relating to Safeguarding

Respectful to the individual needs of all service users. Able to promote the welfare of children and young people, and know how to raise safeguarding concerns. Understand the procedure to implement if safeguarding concerns about an adult. Must have Enhanced DBS.