Job summary
As a Diagnostic Radiographer you are a vital part of many patient pathways and key to ensuring patients receive compassionate care while supporting a timely diagnosis. Whether you are providing highly skilled image acquisition or undertaking advanced clinical tasks it is a role that makes a difference.
As a Band 5 radiographer you can be assured you will be supported and developed in your role. All newly qualified radiographers complete a preceptorship programme and are supported by the senior team, mentors and practice educators.
The significant growth in capacity provided by the CDCs will also bring many opportunities for further training and development of your skills, we want you to find the next stage of your career with us.
So, if you want a career with us, we want to meet you.
Interviews will be held in person.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high quality medical imaging and accurately appraise and interpret images within own scope of practice
To maintain excellent standards of patient care.
Liaise with other colleagues and departments in a professional manner, to ensure the delivery of an efficient radiographic service.
You will be expected to work across different sites including the main hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre and to participate in the out of hours rota
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake all types of imaging according to standard operating procedures, including both local policies and according to manufacturers guidelines.
Ensure all examinations are carried out according to professional code of conduct for Radiographers, and adhering to safety procedures e.g. IR(ME)R
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Obtain the correct consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures.
Considers patients safety and wishes at all times, alerting others if there is deterioration in the patients condition or a withdrawal of consent.
Adapt techniques to suit patients needs if possible, taking into consideration risk factors and managing that risk.
Prioritise in-patient requests according to clinical need as required.
Ensure clinical rooms are checked for use at the start of the day and maintain the room throughout the day, including cleaning, stocking up, safety etc
Please refer the job description and person specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake all types of imaging according to standard operating procedures, including both local policies and according to manufacturers guidelines.
Ensure all examinations are carried out according to professional code of conduct for Radiographers, and adhering to safety procedures e.g. IR(ME)R
Always introduce yourself to the patient, My name is
Obtain the correct consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures.
Considers patients safety and wishes at all times, alerting others if there is deterioration in the patients condition or a withdrawal of consent.
Adapt techniques to suit patients needs if possible, taking into consideration risk factors and managing that risk.
Prioritise in-patient requests according to clinical need as required.
Ensure clinical rooms are checked for use at the start of the day and maintain the room throughout the day, including cleaning, stocking up, safety etc
Please refer the job description and person specification for more information.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Degree in Radiography or DCR equivalent (students qualifying this academic year welcome to apply)
- HCPC registration/Pending if a student
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection
- Training in Health & Safety
- Training in QA
Knowladge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate CPD participation
- Ability to prioritise work under pressure
- Recent NHS experience/including students training in the NHS
- Familiar with SECTRA PACS and CRIS/RIS
Desirable
- Out of hours experience
- Radiographic experience post qualification/or currently still training
- Mentor and supervisor training
Skills and Knowladge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisation skills with ability to maintain a busy workload
- Good clinical skills
- Good level of I.T skills
- Ability to critique images
- Perceptive, able to assess and respond to patients needs and adapt process
- Able to participate fully in out of hours working
Desirable
- Open minded to new techniques and challenges
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Degree in Radiography or DCR equivalent (students qualifying this academic year welcome to apply)
- HCPC registration/Pending if a student
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection
- Training in Health & Safety
- Training in QA
Knowladge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate CPD participation
- Ability to prioritise work under pressure
- Recent NHS experience/including students training in the NHS
- Familiar with SECTRA PACS and CRIS/RIS
Desirable
- Out of hours experience
- Radiographic experience post qualification/or currently still training
- Mentor and supervisor training
Skills and Knowladge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisation skills with ability to maintain a busy workload
- Good clinical skills
- Good level of I.T skills
- Ability to critique images
- Perceptive, able to assess and respond to patients needs and adapt process
- Able to participate fully in out of hours working
Desirable
- Open minded to new techniques and challenges
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
