Experience

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  Boots

  Mar 2005 - Nov 2007

  Team manager

  My Roles and responsibilities:Dispensing medication on prescriptions for the publicManagement of 20-strong teamTraining and development off retail staff and pre-registration pharmacists.Independent and teamwork in organising business targetsCash handlingGeneral dispensing duties (date checking/end of month processing/recalls etc.)Provising help and advice to customers on minor ailments and community services

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  Hamilton veterinary clinic

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

  Veterinary nurse

  My roles and responsibilities:Nursing duties pre, peri and post procedureRadiographyLaboratory processing and sample testingEquipment maintenance and Quality ChecksCommunicating with clients in person and over the telephone.General administrative work (billing/cash handling/data entry)Scheduling appointments/operations

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  Asda stores ltd

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2011

  Pharmacy dispenser

  My role and responsibilities:Senior pharmacy technicianDispensing medication on prescriptions for the publicSelf management of individual responsibilitiesInternal audits of services and processesProcessing end of month figures and submissions to relevant organisationsAdvising customers on minor ailments and community services

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  Mid yorkshire hospitals nhs trust

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2013

  Radiographer

  My Role as a band 5/6 Radiographer includes• Produce images of diagnostic quality in general radiography, theatre radiography, emergency radiography, fluoroscopic and interventional radiography.• Maintain high technical and professional standards.• Utilise appropriate adaptation of technique where required.• Understand and follow departmental protocols in line with IR(ME)R and IRRregulations.• Maintain high standards of patient care.• Participate in departmental quality assurance and clinical audits.• Maintain an up to date CPD portfolio through regular training and personaldevelopment.• Supervise and mentor assistant practitioners and student radiographers.• Develop and administrate the Integrated Clinical Environment (ICE) system for radiology.• Contribute to PACS development through attendance at clinical board meetings. Show less

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  Leeds teaching hospitals nhs trust

  Oct 2013 - now

  I am currently the Lead Paediatric MRI Radiographer working in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. I manage and lead the paediatric MRI service, having recently undertaken a large scale equipment replacement programme I am in the process of developing and improving the service.I am responsible for the operational management of the paediatric MRI service. whilst undertaking all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a state-registered radiographer with the Health Professions Council (HPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.I am responsible for efficient and effective delivery and co-ordination of the paediatric MRI imaging service, and I assist in the appropriate education, training and mentoring of qualified and student radiographers, and radiography assistants.I lead in the overall development and supervision of the team, ensuring a high quality service delivery , and act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff within and outside the Radiology Department Show less I am responsible for the operational management of the Radiology Department. whilst undertaking all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a state-registered radiographer with the Health Professions Council (HPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.I am responsible for efficient and effective delivery and co-ordination of the dental and maxillofacial radiography service, and I facilitate the appropriate education, training and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, qualified and student radiographers, hygiene and therapy students and radiography assistants.I lead in the overall development and supervision of the team, ensuring a high quality service delivery , and act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff within and outside the Radiology Department. I also act as an external examiner for the Dental Nurse Radiography Course.I give advice and support to the Dental Institute Management and Consultant Dental Radiologist on professional and operational issues respectively. Identify and take forward technical and service quality issues in line with Institute and Trust initiatives. I am currently working towards my advanced practitioner ceritificationin order to act as a “Practitioner” under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2000.My clinical role includes:Producing images of diagnostic quality in general X-ray, dental, theatre and CT.Maintain a key role as I.T. and equipment trainer within the department.Understand and follow departmental protocols in line with IR(ME)R and IRR regulations.Participate in departmental quality assurance and clinical audits.Maintain an up to date CPD portfolio through regular training and personal development.Develop and administrate the Integrated Clinical Environment (ICE) system for radiology.Contribute to PACS development through attendance at clinical board meetings Show less

  • MRI Modality Lead Radiographer (Service Mananger)

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Lead Paediatric MRI Radiographer

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2024

  • Specialist Cross-Sectional Radiographer

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Superintendent Radiographer

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2017