Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography State Registered Radiographer
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Certificate of competency in IV cannulation, along with the ability to practise these skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with Senior Staff guidance where necessary
• Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and other Trust workers
• In depth knowledge of all routine radiographic procedures
• A working knowledge of the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017
• Knowledge of the College of Radiographers statements for Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in Radiology
• IT Literate
• Awareness of NHS agenda
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to be adaptable to meet changing needs
• Ability to work within a team

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Considerable post-qualification experience for progression to Senior level, once competencies and performance have been achieved
• Relevant experience working in a cross-sectional modality ,such as CT
• Provide training/mentoring such as IV cannulation for staff within CT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical responsibilities:

Central Specimen Reception (CSR) includes pre and post analytical tasks and duties such as checking patient demographics, numbering up samples, operating centrifuges/analysers and prioritising workflow.

Handling and preparing miscellaneous, Immunology and referred samples and sending them onto the relevant departments/ external testing laboratories, storing and despatching samples as appropriate following UN3373 requirements.

Handling and preparing Histology specimens, checking patient/sample information ensuring that they meet requirements, entry to LIMS, packaging according to guidelines and departmental policy, and referring samples to the referral laboratory.

Dealing with problem samples including unsuitable samples and / or requests.

General tasks associated with the laboratories, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion such as separating specimens, receiving supplies, monitoring of equipment, checking stock levels and informing senior members of staff when stocks are low, issuing sample containers to internal and external users and processing waste.

Work according to departmental standard operating procedures at all times.

Monitor stock levels within the department, ensuring acceptable levels, advising Central Specimen Reception (CSR) Supervisor if supplies fall below minimum levels and preparing Pathology stock orders for wards and departments within the hospital as well as GP surgeries.

Greet visitors and patients dealing with all general Pathology enquires where possible and re-directing queries to appropriate persons.

Obtaining outstanding results from external laboratories and reporting results onto the LIMS for authorisation.

Organise and distribute all Pathology paper reports and any other documentation required

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level plus theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• IBMS support staff Certificate of Achievement Part I

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Computer literate and good keyboard skills
• Ability to multitask
• Good attention to detail
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure. e.g. work to tight deadlines
• Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
• Processing biological specimens
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of CSR functions including send away testing services, Histology, clinical trials, referral reporting and private patients.

Desirable

• Familiar with other IT database and laboratory IT systems.
• Initiative to identify non conformity in workplace and apply appropriate immediate actions

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in healthcare provision or customer service.
• Achieving targets within a specified timeframe

Desirable

• Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and methods within Pathology services and CSR.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)