Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Nhs Trust

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Band 6 Radiographer/ Radiology IT Support

Radiology Department

Factor / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / Diploma/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
HCPC registered / IT qualifications
Information Governance training.
Confidentiality training.
Experience / A broad spectrum of experience working in general radiography
Experience in CT head scanning
Participation in out-of-hours duties, including emergency cover
Comprehensive experience within a IT and/or healthcare environment.
Computer user competent in the use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
Experienced user of Trust IT systems. / Competent in the use of
CRIS, PACS, SemaHelix, Review/tQuest.
the National IEP system, Tquest, SPINE and Image Exchange Portal (IEP).
Skills / Excellent communication skills - able to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, GPs, carers - both verbally and in writing.
Able to participate in clinical work in most areas of the dept.
Able to assess how to communicate with people with difficulties
Able to assess patient conditions.
Fault reporting
Responsible for Departmental induction of new staff.
Capable of using PACS and the Radiology Information System
Able to prioritise workload and manage/supervise area of work
Supervision of new staff
Mentoring students
Be aware of the instigation of risk assessments and QA within the Department
Comprehensive IT skills, proficient in word-processing, spread sheets and databases.
Accuracy, concentration and excellent keyboard skills required for data input.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
Workload planning and management in order to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to accurately analyse and interpret data.
Evidence of organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to work under pressure to achieve known deadlines and frequent unpredictable requests.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. / IV Cannulation administration of IV
contrast media
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise confidently at all levels
Knowledge / IR(ME)R 2000 regulations
IRR99
COSHH
Computer literacy
All X-ray techniques
Other requirements of the post / Capable of moving Radiology equipment and positioning patients
Team player
Ability to participate in the rotational 7 day working clinical roster
Able to practise as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement
Initiate resolution of problems and exercise personal initiative
Attendance at local/regional/national meetings.
Ability to carry out frequent moderate physical effort throughout the day.
Requirement to sit for prolonged periods whilst carrying out the duties listed above.
Assisting with installing and updating software.
Current clean driving licence with access to a car.
Flexible to the needs of the Service.
Able to work at all Trust sites
Assisting with moving Radiology IT equipment.
Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
Have the ability to deal with high levels on interruption throughout the day.

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