CT Lead Radiographer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Managerial
• To manage a multi-disciplinary team to support service development and delivery. To develop the CT service in GUH taking into account 
multiple complex demands and managed resources appropriately.
• To establish new methods of working in GUH requiring the formulation of policies and procedures and the development of processes to meet 
the clinical need.
• To ensure the CT staff provide a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives and other staff.
CAJE REF 2024/0304
APPROVED 26/09/2024
• To manage the effective deployment of CT staff across the Health Board, managing sickness absence in line with the Health Board policy. 
To manage the concerns of the C staff and efficiently manage the team.
• To communicate effectively with all service providers, dealing with both complex technical information and having the ability to communicate 
this effectively to other staff members.
• To ensure the effective management of Radiation and Health and safety legislation.
• To work effectively and present the requirements for the service to senior management considering targets and scanning availability so 
allowing the management team to shape and inform the strategic planning for CT service, including, workforce, training and capital.
• To manage change with the CT staff as required by service development, enabling good operational management and ensuring targets are 
met. To take responsibility for resolving areas of conflict which may arise as a result.
• To be responsible for the development and practice of departmental QA programmes and ensure the maintenance of QA records.
• To comply with performance related monitoring and participate in regular audits and review done within CT.
• Have the ability to assess the whole range of demands on the CT services and make judgements and decisions in relation to complex staffing 
and operational issues to ensure delivery to meet service demand
• To manage the provision of the scanners to ensure excellent patient care
• To ensure that incidents and errors are reported, to investigate and ensure all staff learn from such events.
• To ensure the equipment is well cared for and report any breakdowns, faults or problems to the appropriate agency for rectification.
• To provide performance data as required and ensure an effective working level.
• To monitor the safe and effective use of all resources.
• To ensure that all incidents, near incidents, accidents and other undue occurrences are dealt with in accordance with current policy.
• To resolve any complaints from patients and staff and report any incidents to as per ABUHB policy.
• To manage, prioritise and delegate effectively.
• To work clinically within Codes of Practice, occupational standards, policies & procedures.
• To ensure that departmental rotas are formulated as required.
• To take the prime role in the formulation and adjustment of and adherence to departmental protocols and policies for CT to ensure efficient 
work practices.
• To take part as a member of a job interview panel and act as appointing officer as the department requires.
• To conduct Personal Appraisal Development Reviews with members of staff as required by the department.
• To assess and scan patients to ensure the provision of high-quality diagnostic images. To ensure high standards of patient care during their 
examination. To record all the appropriate information for the examinations in line with current legislation.
• To be responsible for the development, training and education of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To assist with waiting list and performance monitoring.
• To ensure effective risk management strategies are employed and risk assessments are performed.
• To take responsibility for the signing off of time sheets and travel expenses and other similar documentation as required by the health board
• To manage the selection and purchasing of the specialist CT equipment and to manage the budget for CT of equipment as required.
• To keep abreast of current CT practices and techniques.
• To attend relevant courses as approved by the Radiology Manager and / or Study Leave Committee.
• To maintain a CPD file and support the development of CT staff within the directorate.
• To initiate and manage audit projects.
• To maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to CT management and practice, 
especially as these affect the Health Board.
• To maintain current registration with the HCPC and to comply with its standards

Professional
• To provide professional leadership, advice and support to CT staff on Radiography issues for effective development and managerial decision 
within the Health Board.
• To possess expert knowledge, skills and experience in relation to CT.
• To communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative or have learning difficulties, in order to 
gain their co-operation.
• To communicate directly to all grades of medical, nursing and managerial staff as appropriate.
• To vet CT requests and to ensure a consistent approach to vetting within the service.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient CT service to all patients.
• To possess and maintain an expert knowledge of the current CT examinations being carried out and being responsible for all equipment used 
in these areas.
• To develop and evaluate new techniques in CT in consultation with other professional staff and to co-operate with staff participating in ethical 
research processes.
• To make an ongoing contribution to the education of others and act in a teaching and advisory role to qualified colleagues
• To ensure a high level of patient care and maintenance of professional standards.
• To reassure patients.
• To carry out all duties in a professional manner. 
• To be actively involved in the proposal and implementation of new service developments.
• To undertake research and audit projects.
• To liaise with the radiation protection supervisors and the Radiation protection service to ensure compliance with radiation legislation.
• To take appropriate measures to prevent cross infection.
• To undertake any duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post in order to provide a quality service.
• To ensure a high level of patient care and maintenance of professional standards.

General
• To ensure the departmental staff provides a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives and other staff.
• To liaise with PACS staff and to be familiar with the RADIS system of software and clinical workstation as required.
• Manual handling of patients and equipment may be necessary.
• To know the work policies, procedures and practices of the radiology directorate.
• To undertake audits within ABUHB and to participate in all Wales audits pertaining to the role and also any surveys or audits that pertain to 
the job.
• To liaise with other members of the radiology directorate and directorates as required.
• To assist in maintaining an effective working level and monitor the safe and economic use of all resources.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post in order to provide a quality service.
• To communicate effectively with patients and all grades of staff.
• To undertake mandatory in-house training.

Educational
• To help to create and maintain a proactive learning environment for all staff.
• To continue professional development in line with the service strategy and to be proactive in own personal development and maintain an upto-date CPD log. 
• To supervise and instruct Radiographers, radiography students, Health care support workers and any other members of staff as appropriate.
• To act as clinical supervisor to student Radiographers.
• To undertake research and development projects and lead on clinical audit, encouraging the staff in CT to participate.
• To develop an error reporting system that then allows all staff to learn from incidents and errors.

Personal
• To assist in the creation and maintenance of a good working atmosphere.
• To be able to operate the complex CT scanners to ensure the accurate diagnostic images to aid in patient care
• To provide a positive image of the Health Board and to uphold its values and behaviours.
• To be familiar with and comply with all the statutory regulations and Health Board policies to include:
• Cardiac arrest
• Health and Safety at Work
• Fire regulations
• Major emergency procedures
• Disciplinary procedures
• Current radiation safety regulations