Job Title & Grade

Senior Radiographer

Campaign Reference

RQ582

Closing Date

Monday 5th December 2022

Proposed Interview Date

To be confirmed

Taking Up Appointment

Immediately

Informal enquires

Catherine Slattery, Director of Rehabilitation - cslattery@peamount.ie

Location of Post

Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

Details of Service

Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community.

Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:

Person centred– seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.

Respect– creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.

Excellence– enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.

Team working– fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.

Quality improvement– supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.

Education & Research– partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.

Reporting Relationship

Director of Rehabilitation

Purpose of Post

The Senior Radiographer will work effectively to deliver a high quality efficient service within Radiology and must demonstrate a professional caring and responsible approach to duties carried out ensuring patient safety at all times.

Eligibility Criteria Qualifications & Experience

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 goodcharacter

Skills, Competencies and Knowledge

• Work effectively as part of a team dedicated to delivering a high quality efficient radiographic service and must demonstrate a professional caring and responsible approach to duties carried out
• Deputise for CSR as required
• Demonstrate excellent professional and technical standards
• Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry the out duties and responsibilities of the role
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
• Becommitted to assuring high standards and strive for a user centered service
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver services in an effective and resourceful manner
• Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a working environment
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers etc.
• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice within the Radiology Department and in consultation with Tallaght University Hospital (TUH)
• Adhere to professional guidelines as determined by the Irish Institute of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists
• Monitor and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards relevant to the use of ionising radiation
• Comply with local radiation safety rules
• Ensure that appropriate radiation protection is used and that the radiation dose is kept to a minimum consistent with the ALARA principle
• Participate and supervise the implementation of a Quality Assurance Programme for the department, keeping records if necessary
• Be responsible for the safe use of all imaging equipment, adhering to instructions on its use and ensuring other staff comply with same
• Be responsible for the reporting of all equipment faults to the CSR(or Director of Rehabilitation in her absence)
• To take responsibility for the general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the Department, with specific responsibility for their own work area
• To familiarise themselves with current infection control procedures
• Lead and assist in audit programmes and participate in the implementation of findings
• Participate in research projects involving the Radiology department
• Maximise the use of new technology
• Participate in mandatory training programmes
• Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, promoting and contributing to research
• Provide peer support when necessary
• In conjunction with the relevant CSR where applicableparticipate in induction / teaching / training / supervision of Radiographers and other staff within the department
• Identify teaching / learning / audit / opportunities within the department for themselves / others
• To actively participate in Continued Professional Development
• Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other Hospital business
• Ensure good communications within the department by appropriate means involving attendance at regular staff meetings
• Any other duties assigned by the Radiology Management Team

Qualifications & Experience required

Must have:

• Diploma of the College of Radiographer

or

• A BSc in Radiography at level 8 (NQF)

or

• A BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

or

• A qualification at least equivalent to the above

and

• Be state registered with CORU
• Have three years post-graduation experience

Desirable:

• Supervisory skills
• A high level of technical skills
• The ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed
• A flexible approach to work
• Have a post graduate qualification or willing to undertake to the level of Diploma or MSc in Ultrasound, Dexa, Digital imaging, Radiation safety

Other requirements

specific to the post

Core Competencies:

Core Area

Competency

Level

Managing the service

Quality & Safety of Service

2

Managing the service

Delivery of Results

2

Managing Change

Problem Solving & Decision Making

2

Managing Change

Communications & influencing

2

Managing Yourself

Team player

2

Managing Yourself

Planning and Organizing

2

Managing People

People Management

2

Managing People

Leadership

2

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Campaign Specific Selection Post

A ranking and or short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your CV.The criteria for ranking and or short listing 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 depending on the service needs of the organisation.

Code of Practice

Peamount 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 principles basis.The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to 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 Code of Practice.

Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse/ie/eng/staff/jobs

Annual registration

The reform programme outlined for the Health Service may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.

The job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder.It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

Terms & Conditions of Employment

Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

Tenure

The current vacancy available is a Permanent post on a Full-time basis.

The post is pensionable.A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest’ stage.

Appointment as an employee of Peamount Healthcare is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004.

Remuneration

Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Grade code 3107

Working Week

Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

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

29 days

Probation

All employees will be subject to a probationary period as per the probation policy. This policy applies to all employees irrespective of the type of contract under which they have been employed. A period of 6 months’ probation will be served:

• On commencement of employment.
• Fixed term to permanent contract.
• Permanent employees commencing in promotional posts will also undertake a probationary period relating to their new post.

Pension

Employees of Peamount Healthcare are required to be members of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme. Deductions at the appropriate rate will be made from your salary payment.

If you are being rehired after drawing down a public service pension your attention is drawn to Section 52 of the Public Services Pension (Single and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The 2012 Act extends the principle of abatement to retired public servants in receipt of a public service pension who secure another public service appointment in any public service body.

Maternity

Maternity leave is granted in accordance with the terms of the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2001.

Sick Leave

Peamount Healthcare operates a Sickness Absence Management policy in line with the new Public Service Sick Leave Scheme as introduced in 31st March 2014.

Pre-Employment Health Assessment

Prior to commencing in this role a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital’s Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed by Peamount Healthcare 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.

Validation of Qualifications & Experience

Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven.

References

Peamount Healthcare will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The hospital also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.

Garda Vetting

Peamount Healthcare will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the hospital until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, service users and employees.

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Health & Safety

These duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital health and safety policy. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act. Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the Hospital Policy as set out in the appropriate department’s safety statement, which must be read and understood.

Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to Peamount.Protection and Care and comply with associated Peamountprotocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Quality, Risk &

Safety Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all staff to:

• Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.
• Participate and cooperate with external agencies on safety initiatives as required.
• Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to:

Ø National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.

Ø National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Ø HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records Management

Ø Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.

• To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospitals continuous quality improvement programme.

It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/department

Education and Training

Participate in mandatory training programmes.

Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop professional knowledge and keep updated with current and legislation.

Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene

Hygiene in healthcare is defined as “the practice that serves to keep people and the environment clean and prevent infection. It involves preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease and recognizing, evaluating and controlling health hazards.”

• It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with hospital hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.
• Department heads/ managers have overall responsibility for best practice in hygiene in their area.
• It is mandatory to complete hand hygiene training every 2-years and sharps awareness workshops yearly.