Radiographer Clinical Specialist (MRI)
Job Specification & Terms and Conditions
Job Title and Grade
Radiographer Clinical Specialist (MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
(Grade Code: 3131)
Competition
Reference
Closing Date
NRS0934
Proposed Interview
Date (s)
Taking up
Appointment
Organisational Area
Week commencing 4th November 2013
Location of Post
Radiology Department
Connolly Hospital
Dublin
Details of Service for
current vacancy
Connolly Hospital The Radiology Dept provides comprehensive, high quality imaging
services and image guided procedures in a safe and efficient manner. It provides a 24
hour, seven day a week service
The hospital is an acute teaching hospital based in west Dublin with an A&E attendance of
approximately 33,000 attendances each year. In addition there are a number of surgical
specialties on site. The hospital provides for adult services only.
The department has a Siemens 64 slice CT, Ultrasound, one interventional room and 4
general exam rooms 2 of which are digital.
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A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.
Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin North East
The Hospital provides for a wide spectrum of services across the medical and surgical
domain. Specialties include the following
o Cardiology
o Rheumatology
o Endocrinology
o Gastroenterology
o Respiratory
o Gerontology
o Urology
o General Medicine
o Anaesthetics & Intensive care
o General Surgery
o Bariatric Surgery
o Plastic Surgery
o Acute Psychiatry
The radiology department staff complement includes Consultant Radiologists,
Radiography Services Manager, Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Senior Radiographers,
Basic Grade Radiographers, Nursing, Clerical Admin and Healthcare Assistants.
Reporting
Relationship
Purpose of the Post
Reporting to Radiography Services Manager or other designated supervisor.
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities
Carry out duties appropriate to a Radiographer in relation to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
and other areas within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, including the provision of an
To lead, guide and supervise radiographic and other staff and to successfully manage the
Magnetic Resonance Imaging service, with effective utilisation of all resources allocated.
To manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional
duties within the Diagnostic Imaging Department also, as may be assigned from time to
time, is essential.
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on-call service as required, to provide leadership in the delivery of specialised services as
follows:
Clinical Operations
The Radiographer Clinical Specialist will:
 Undertake, as team leader, primary responsibility on a day-to-day basis for the
Magnetic Resonance Imaging service and the effective utilisation of all resources
allocated
 Be accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service and
technical aspects
 Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols
and guidelines to ensure optimum utilisation of resources and systematic audit of such
usage
 Advise as required on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading.
 Contribute to the preparation of plans for the service – monitor and report on their
implementation. Implement and maintain accurate information systems for clinical data
in accordance with hospital standards
 Maintain 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
 Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in
relation to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and promote awareness of new
developments. Ensure that best practices are implemented and maintained
 Regularly liaise with the physicist on safety issues and other operational issues as
appropriate
 Maintain up to date knowledge of Radiographic developments in relation to other
imaging modalities
 Report all operation issues to Radiography Services Manager.
Finance
The Radiographer Clinical Specialist will:
 Contribute to financial planning and ensure that appropriate budgetary control
procedures are implemented
 Ensure that data on pay and non-pay expenditure is available as required in
accordance with Departmental policy
 Manage use of consumables efficiently
 Liaise with Radiography Services Manager on all financial matters.
Human Resources
The Radiographer Clinical Specialist will:
 Participate as required in human resource planning, recruitment and selection of staff
 Support the Radiographic Service Manager in the implementation of initiatives aimed at
on-going service development and improvement
 Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients
 Assist in the development and implementation of risk management and health and
safety strategies in association with appropriate personnel
 Develop and maintain a training function as may be required in relation to qualified staff
and/or trainees and students
 Supervise and assess all training as required
 Liaise with the Radiographic Service Manager and other senior staff on the rotation of
staff through the Department to ensure and adequate number of trained staff are
available
 Liaise with the Radiographic Service Manager on human resource issues as
appropriate.
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Health & Safety
The Radiographer Clinical Specialist will:
 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 radiation safety and
Magnetic Resonance Imaging safety is understood by staff and complied with
 Ensure the Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit operates in accordance with the
operational policy at all times
 Ensure that all safety questionnaires are completed and filed as per Department policy
 Liaise with the Radiographic Services Manager on all quality assures issues related to
the Magnetic Resonance Imaging department
 Ensure all hospital policies on infection control, health and safety etc. are understood
by staff and complied with
 Implement and maintain a quality assurance programme for the Department
 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.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties
involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties
as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and
to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must:
Qualifications and/ or
experience
a) On the latest date for receipt of applications for this post
:
i.
Posses the Diploma from the College of Radiographers;
or
ii.
Possess a B.Sc. in Radiography at level 8 (NFQ);
iii.
Possess a qualification at least equivalent to (i) or (ii) above as validated
by the competent authority;
or
and
b) Have not less that 6 years fulltime post qualification clinical experience;
and
c) Possess a recognised postgraduate course (NFQ Level 9) as recognised by the
IIRRT and have no less that 4 years practical clinical experience working in the
speciality. Practical clinical experience will include time assigned to work in the
relevant specialist area but needs to comply with the following breakdown:
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Pre commencement of a postgraduate course (maximum of 1 year*
allowed);
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Time spent completing the post graduate course (maximum of 1 year**
allowed);
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A minimum of 2 years experience* following completion of a postgraduate
course.
*A minimum of 12 weeks assigned to work in the relevant specialised area will be
required for each relevant year to be counted.
**The research component of a postgraduate programme will count towards the
post course time once the Radiographer has successfully completed the taught
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components of the programme.
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d) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability
and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of
undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would
indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific
Requirements
Other requirements
specific to the post
Essential skills,
competencies and/or
knowledge
Age
Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new
entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate
who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the
month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office
occurs.
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Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out
the duties and responsibilities of the role
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice
Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage resources in an effective manner
within a model of person-centred care
Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working
environment
Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate
decisions
Demonstrate a commitment to assure high standards and strive for a user centred
service
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate effective leadership and team skills
Display awareness and appreciation of service users and the ability to empathise
with and treat others with dignity and respect
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Campaign
Specific
Selection Process
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information
supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on
the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies
and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you
think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Ranking/Shortlisting /
Interview
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being
called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an
order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of
the organisation.
Code of Practice
The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of
Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code
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of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be
applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on
candidates, feedback facilities for applicants on matters relating to their application when
requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment
and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of
Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document
posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates.
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie in the
document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates
or on www.cpsa.ie.
The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the
job specification may be reviewed.
This job specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to
be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
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Radiographer Clinical Specialist (MRI)
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Tenure
The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time.
The post is pensionable. A panel will be created from which permanent
and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will be
filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of
interest” stage.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is
governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management
(Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004.
Remuneration
The Salary scale for the post is:
€49,591 - €52,162 - €54,345 - €56,530 - €58,758
Working Week
The standard working week applying to the post is to be outlined at
job offer stage.
Annual Leave
HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service
Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework
for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under
the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to
promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work
agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line
manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between
the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for
extended day services in accordance with the terms of the
Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards
2016).
The Annual Leave applying to the post is to be outlined at job offer
stage and as determined by the Organisation of Working Time Act
1997.
Superannuation
Membership of the HSE Employee Superannuation Scheme applies
to this appointment.
Existing Members who transferred to the HSE on 1st January 2005
pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to
superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no
less favourable to those to which they were entitled at 31st
December 2004.
Appointees to posts in the Mental Health Services which formerly
attracted fast accrual of service should note that the terms of
Section 65 of the Mental Treatment Act 1945 do not apply to New
Entrant Public Servants as defined by Section 12 of the Public
Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.
Probation
Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer
of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject
to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department
of Health Circular No.10/71.
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Protection of
Persons Reporting
Child Abuse Act
1998
As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of
Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post
appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of
the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your
appointment to your current post or for the duration of your
appointment to such other post as is included in the categories
specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information
on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment.
Infection Control
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.
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