Senior Radiographer MRI - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Senior Radiographer MRI - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting a Senior Radiographer MRI on a permanent contract. The Radiology Department provides a service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. It includes General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography, MRI, CT and DEXA services. Working week: The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours plus on-call.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• The senior diagnostic radiographer must recognise the need for effective self-management of both workload and resources and be able to adapt practice accordingly.
• Engage in leadership when required to do so, creating and promoting healthy working relationships. Provide strategic and clinical leadership which results in the delivery of an effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred service.
• Deputise for the CSR during absenteeism.
• To carry out general and highly complex Radiographic procedures ensuring high professional standards of work are achieved and maintained while abiding by strict current legislation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols, and guidelines to ensure optimum utilisation of resources and systematic audit of such usage.
• Lead in the performance of clinical audit in accordance with SI 256 of 2018.
• Advise as required on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading.
• Technology: troubleshooting; risk management of equipment; audit of equipment.
• Implement a continuous learning programme for all staff to keep up to date on new techniques and best practice in line with ALARA principles and adhering to Statutory Instruments (i.e.SI 256 & SI 30)
• To dispense and administer I.V. injection as per Departmental policy, where required. (Rotational post for suitably trained staff)
• Radiation safety: To ensure that the three principles of radiation protection, namely justification, optimisation (ALARA) and dose constraints/limits are adhered to. To be familiar with S.I.256 and S.I 30. which include the basic safety standards for the protection of health workers and the general public against the dangers arising from Ionising
  Radiation and the health protection of individuals against the dangers of ionising radiation in relation to medical exposure.
• To manage and participate in the Departmental On call rota with access to own transport.

Quality & Audit:

• Should be involved in the setting-up, maintaining and reviewing of QA programmes.
• Involvement in weekly huddle to address Department 'wins' and address any issues identified, outline ongoing audits, encourage staff engagement for ongoing Quality Improvement Processes.
• Encourage staff to report all incidences, including 'good catch' and Learning opportunities through Viclarity.
• With the CSR, assist with the maintenance accurate records of equipment service, maintenance, malfunction, downtime and performance as required and co-ordinate preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with clinical demand and Department policy.
• Investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with hospital policy in relation to complaints, accidents, and incidents.
• Ensure that all hospital policies and relevant legislation on Radiographic Imaging safety is understood by staff and complied with.

Health & Safety:

• Regularly liaise with the physicist on safety issues and other operational issues as appropriate.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Have a working knowledge of 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.

Professional/Education:

Must be able to:
- Develop a personal development plan (PDP) and professional portfolio;
- Have the ability to critically self-evaluate;
- Be able to conduct evidence-based research and participate in research studies;
- Apply the learning outcomes in the clinical setting.

• Maintain, enhance and develop knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing clinical profile of patients, hospital/service developments and legal requirements such as licensing.
• To participate and deliver CPD.
• Engage in performance review with his/her manager.
• Participate in staff engagement and performance reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Possess a Degree in Radiography or the Diploma of The College of Radiographers
• Must be registered in the Radiographer's Division by The Radiographers Registration Board maintained at CORU.
• Must have not less than 3 years fulltime post qualification clinical experience
• Possess a recognised postgraduate course as recognised by the IIRRT (desirable) or the relevant clinical experience in a specialised Modality.
• Possession of MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) certification is highly desirable and will be considered an advantage

Salary: €59,045.21 - €68,374.11 per annum based on a 35 hour week

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits

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

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.

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

Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.
Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.