Radiographer Clinical Specialist (Mammography)
Job Specification & Terms and Conditions
Job Title and Grade / Radiographer Clinical Specialist (Mammography)(Grade Code: 3131)
Competition Reference / NRS 1219
Closing Date / Tuesday 1st of July 2014 at 12 noon
Proposed Interview Date (s) / It is anticipated that interview will be held week commencing 21st July 2014
Taking up Appointment / A start date will be agreed at job offer stage.
Organisational Area / Health Service Executive (HSE) West
Location of Post / Radiology Department
Mayo GeneralHospital
Castlebar
Co Mayo
Informal enquiries for this post to:
Imelda Mallon
Radiographer Services Manager
Mayo GeneralHospital
Tel no 094 9042450/094 9021733 (Ext 3066)
Email:
Details of Service / Mayo GeneralHospital provides a comprehensive range of services to emergency and elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis.
The busy Radiology Department provides a comprehensive range of General and Specialised imaging services to our patients in a digital environment. Both adult and paediatric imaging are provided across a wide range of specialities. In particular Radiology services a very busy Orthopaedic trauma and elective service as well as GP and other Consultant referrals.
The General department comprises of 4 digital General rooms with CR, Digital fluoroscopy, and theatre image intensification. There are 4 Ultrasound scanners performing a wide range of sonographic studies. The department has a multislice CT installed in 2010 and a 1.5T MRI installed in 2011. NIMIS PACS and McKesson RIS were installed in November 2012.
The Mammographic equipment is a GE digital Mammo machine. Non symptomatic and Surveillance Mammograms are under taken in Mayo General with symptomatic patients being imaged in GalwayUniversityHospital one day per week. Mayo Mammographers travel to GUH in rotation. The first visit for patients with Symptomatic Breast complaints occurs in University College Hospital Galway with follow-up breast imaging services occurring in Mayo General.
The Radiography staff currently provide an onsite, on-call service for the Emergency Department and inpatients with off site call for CT scanning and Orthopaedic Theatre.
Reporting Relationship / Reporting to Radiography Services Manager 2 or other designated supervisor.
Purpose of the Post / The Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Mammography) will be primarily responsible for ensuring that mammography is performed to a high standard of technical quality in a caring and efficient manner and in line with established guidelines and operating procedures.
The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and participate in assessment clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings and quality assurance.
The post holder will lead, guide and supervise radiographic and other staff to successfully manage the Mammography service, with effective utilisation of all resources allocated.
The post holder mustbe able to manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, as may be assigned from time to time.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities / While carrying out the duties appropriate to a Mammographer and a Radiographer in other areas within the Diagnostic Imaging Departmentand 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 Mammography service and the effective utilisation of all resources allocated
- Be accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects
- Ensure there are high quality mammography images produced consistent with optimal client care and safety, and working within established guidelines.
- Minimise the radiation dose to each client. Adhere to the Ionising Radiation Regulations and ensure doses “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
- 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 Mammography and promote awareness of new developments. Ensure that best practices are implemented and maintained
- Regularly liaise with Medical Physics on Quality and Safety issues and other operational issues as appropriate
- Share Responsibility and Liaise with the other Clinical Specialist Mammographer.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of Radiographic developments in relation to other imaging modalities
- Report all operation issues to Radiography Services Manager.
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.
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 an adequate number of trained staff are available
- Liaise with the Radiographic Service Manager on human resource issues as appropriate.
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 Mammography safety is understood by staff and complied with
- Ensure the Mammography 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 Mammography 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience / Candidates must:
a)On the latest date for receipt of applications for this post
:
- Posses the Diploma from the College of Radiographers;
- Possess a B.Sc. in Radiography at level 8 (NFQ);
- Possess a qualification at least equivalent to (i) or (ii) above as validated by the competent authority;
b)Have not less than 6 years fulltime post qualification clinical experience;
and
c)Possess a recognised postgraduate course (NFQ Level 9) in the relevant speciality, 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:
- Pre commencement of a postgraduate course (maximum of 1 year* allowed);
- Time spent completing the post graduate course (maximum of 1 year** allowed);
- A minimum of 2 years experience* following completion of a postgraduate course.
**The research component of a postgraduate programme will count towards the post course time once the Radiographer has successfully completed the taught components of the programme.
and
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.
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.
Post Specific Requirements / N/A
Other requirements specific to the post / Access to transport is necessary as post involves frequent travel
Essential skills, competencies and/or knowledge /
- 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.
Competition Specific Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview / 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.
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 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 in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates or on
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.
Radiographer Clinical Specialist (Mammography)
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Tenure / This appointment is permanent / specified purpose, whole-time /part-time and pensionable.
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 (pro rata)
Working Week / The standard working week applying to the post is: 35 hours
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).
Annual Leave / The Annual Leave applying to the post is: 29 days (pro rata)
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.
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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