JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:
Senior Radiographer
Responsible to:
Consultant Radiographer
Liaising with:
Consultant Radiologists
Accountable to:
Head of Professional Services
Normal base:
Action Cancer House / BIG BUS (Mobile Unit which travels around NI)
Hours:
Hours negotiable 14-35 hours per week
Salary:
Band 6, points 21 – 29 : £25,783 - £34,530
Dependant on experience
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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
As an experienced, senior practitioner, the Senior Radiographer will assist the Consultant
Radiographer and Advanced Radiographer in the provision of a quality breast screening
service to self-referring women throughout N.Ireland. Sessions will take place in Action Cancer
House and on-board the charity’s BIG BUS mobile unit. This job will involve working early
morning & late evening clinics and also being part of a rota to cover Saturdays.
Main Duties
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Provide mammography sessions for women attending Action Cancer House and on the
Big Bus.
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Be accountable for her own radiographic practices
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Assist with the effective administration of the service and the maintenance of accurate
and up-to-date patient records for all women using the breast screening service.
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Maintain high quality clinical standards for radiography in Action Cancer House and on
the Big Bus and operate at all times within local and national guidelines for
mammography and quality assurance.
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Provide the highest standards of personalised care for women attending Action Cancer,
ensuring that their experience of attending the charity is a positive one.
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Liaise with clinical administration staff to ensure the smooth operation of the service.
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Assist the Radiographer Consultant and Advanced Radiographer with the delivery of an
efficient mammography service through the effective use of resources and the
maintenance of equipment in Action Cancer House and on the Big Bus.
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Liaise with colleagues in other relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of
the breast screening provision in Action Cancer House and on the Big Bus.
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Maintain own professional development and updated knowledge and skills.
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Participate in such internal/external committees and/or working groups as may be
necessary.
Monitoring, evaluation and quality standards
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Assist with the regular auditing and evaluation of Action Cancer’s breast screening
services, contributing to reports as required.
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Ensure equipment control checks/preparations are carried out on a daily, weekly,
monthly & quarterly basis.
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Assist the Advanced Practitioner Radiographer with Quality Assurance program for the
Big Bus and Action Cancer House.
Health and Safety
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Undertake all duties in accordance with Action Cancer policies to ensure that all Health
and Safety requirements are met, including the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978
and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations.
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Ensure full compliance with and implement the local Rules on the use of Ionising
Radiation according to the Ionising Radiation Regulations, Northern Ireland (2000) and
amendments of 2010
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Compliance with client confidentiality requirements & all aspects of Data Protection Act
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Participate in the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents.
Corporate responsibilities
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Ensure that Action Cancer’s policies, procedures and corporate high standards are
adhered to at all times.
Contribute to the ongoing promotion of Action Cancer’s positive profile and image,
particularly in relation to Radiography.
Additional duties
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Undertake any other duties that might be reasonably be required by the Consultant
Radiographer and Head of Professional Services
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not
intended to be rigid and definitive, but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which
the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be
assigned from time to time.
It is important to note that the responsibilities of the post may change to meet the evolving
needs of the services that the charity provides.
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Employees of Action Cancer must support its Mission as follows:
“Action Cancer is a Northern Ireland charity dedicated to saving lives and supporting
people affected by cancer through prevention, detection, support and awareness.”
Action Cancer expects all staff to “live” by three values:
1. Everyone is treated with respect, care, dignity and consideration
2. We offer innovative services that are professionally delivered by people working
together who are empowered, passionate, committed and valued
3. We are transparent and fully accountable for all our actions and the effective and
efficient use of all our resources.
General Responsibilities
All staff must comply with Action Cancer’s No Smoking Policy on Action Cancer Premises
All duties are carried out in compliance with Action Cancer’s Health and Safety Policy and
Statutory requirements.
Action Cancer is an Equal Opportunities Employer. You are required to adhere to Action
Cancer’s Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of employment.
To ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in the staff of Action Cancer, staff must ensure
they maintain the high standards of personal accountability.
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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
1. Recognised professional qualification in diagnostic radiography
2. Minimum one year post-graduate clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer
3. Ability to achieve Certificate of Competency in Mammography within 18 months of
appointment
4. Registration with HPC (Health Professions Council)
5. Member of Society of Radiographers or hold other form of personal indemnity insurance
6. Excellent organisational skills
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
8. Hold a full, current driving license with business insurance and have access to the use of a
car or some other appropriate form of transport to carry out the duties of the post in full.
9. Flexible and available to work hours to meet the needs of the role – including evenings and
weekends.
Desirable Criteria
1. Recognised professional qualification in Mammography
2. IT skills and experience
3. Experience of working on a screening mobile
4. Experience in participating in Quality Assurance program
5. Experience in working with Full Field Digital mammography
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Action Cancer is a local charity - all our money is raised to provide services for local
communities. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work across the whole of Northern
Ireland helping to save lives and support people affected by cancer.
Action Cancer provides early detection and health promotion services, and counselling and
support services for cancer patients and their families, thereby making a real difference to
people who are affected by or living with cancer. Action Cancer shops operate throughout
Northern Ireland helping to raise funds to support our vital services, and provide up-to-date
information about our services.
Benefits
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Salary : Band 6, points 21 – 29 : £25,783 - £34,530
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Annual and Bank Holiday leave (pro rata) mirrors NHS entitlement
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FT/PT 14-35 hours per week
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Toil (Time off in Lieu) accrual system
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Training orientated organisation
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Pension (after completing 6 months probation)
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Excellent professional development opportunities (IiP Accredited Organisation)
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Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
In addition to a competitive salary, Action Cancer offers a Total Reward Package which
focuses on what staff value, and encompassing a flexible mix of rewards designed to meet
staff needs, their lifestyle, and their stage in life. These include:
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Financial and payment in kind - pension contributions (a major factor in a job
decision), memberships of professional bodies, attendance at external seminars and
conferences, travel expenses, uniform etc.
Personal and Family Related - work-life balance and flexibility policies, childcare
vouchers, enhanced leave entitlements, and a range of family and people friendly
policies.
Investment In People - a major factor in a job decision is the element and quality of
training on offer. To support and equip our staff to achieve and deliver the Goals, Key
Actions, and Performance Indicators set out in the Strategic Plan and to “live” Action
Cancer Values, Action Cancer offers a comprehensive staff and volunteer Training and
Development Programme across all areas.
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Health & Wellbeing - enhanced sickness, maternity, and paternity pay and leave,
return to work programs, occupational health service advice, health screenings, and
free and confidential counselling. Action Cancer was recognized by Employer for
Childcare as winner of the Childcare Works Award 2012, and Finalist in the 2013
awards.
Recognition - regular recognition is demonstrated within Action Cancer in many ways
by colleagues, line managers and the organisation. Good communications promote a
culture of openness and trust, thereby engaging and empowering staff to have an input
into the development of strategic and departmental plans, and providing a consultative
environment where people’s opinions are valued.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
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2 satisfactory references are required one which must be from a current / previous
employer
Successful applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK (under the Asylum
and Immigration Act).This will be evidenced in the first instance by a passport or other
forms of ID that will be outlined if no passport is available.
6 months probationary period
Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
Evidence of appropriate vehicle documentation
All potential employees may be asked to attend a pre employment medical
AccessNI / Security Check
Action Cancer is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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Action Cancer Total Reward
Financial & Pay In Kind
Health & Wellbeing
Salary
Pension contributions
Flexible Work
Annual Increments to top of scale
Return to Work Interviews
Pay increases linked to NJC & AFC
Return to Work Programs
Memberships of Professional Bodies
Occupational Health Service
Memberships of Professional Organisations
Staff Care Services
Organisation Wide Training Budget
Access to Therapies
Attendance at External Seminars & Conferences
Access to Counselling
Accomodation at Events
Eyecare Voucher
Subsistence Payments
Health Screenings
Mileage Allowance
Kitchen Facilities
Travel Expenses
Free Coffee / Tea/water fountains
Bicycles for Work
Uniforms
Shower Facilities
Personal and Family Related
Enhanced Paid Annual Leave
Salary Sacrifice to Support Childcare Costs
Incremental Increases in Annual Leave
Santa Party for Staff and Children
Additional Annual Leave at 10, 15, and 20 years service
Fixed Closure at Christmas
Paid Bank and Public Holidays
Compassionate Leave
Additional Day Paid Leave at Christmas
Bereavement Leave
Additional Celebration Days eg Royal Wedding, Jubilee
Early Closure at Christmas and Easter
TOIL
Part Time Work
Enhanced Sick Pay
Compressed Working
Enhanced Paternity Pay
Remote/Home Working
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Family Friendly Policies
Laptop Provision
People Friendly policies
Mobile Phone Provision
Career Break
£10 Christmas Celebration Gift
Parental Leave
Free Parking
Dependancy Leave
Special Leave
Investment in People
Comprehensive Induction Training
Job share
3 Month Review of Probation Period
Unpaid Sabbaticals
6 Month Review of Probation Period
Internet Purchases Can be Delivered to Work
Three Performance Reviews per annum
Comprehensive development programme
Recognition
Review of Annual Performance
121 Meetings with Line Manager
Celebrate Individual Success
On the job learning
Celebrate Team Success
Training & Development linked to Strategic Plan
Flowers
Training & Development linked to Competencies
Birthday Cakes and Buns
Continuing Professional Development
Leavers Presents, Cakes and Buns
Training & Development linked to Individual Requests
Recognition in Chief Executive Newsletter
Educational Training Grants
Personal Thank You's
Study Leave
Christmas Gifts, Easter Eggs etc
Overseas Challenge opportunities
Policies and Procedures
Strategy Away Days
Equality of Opportunity
Staff Away Days
Framework to Raise Matters of Concern
Coaching & Mentoring
Staff Empowerment - involvement in decisions
Training Certificates
Open culture of communication
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