Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer

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Job summary

Full time 37.5 hours per week or Part time considered. Permanent post

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality radiographic services across the general radiology department, and Interventional Radiology.

To take part in the provision of a high quality, timely and efficient diagnostic radiography service to patients of Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust.

To work independently or part of a team and carry out or assist with a comprehensive range of diagnostic radiographic procedures.

To take part in the provision of the emergency Radiology service within the general and CDC departments, including Bolton One as required by the Trust.

To participate in Continuing Professional Development, supervise and assist with the development of radiographers, student radiographers and other support staff.

To assure good communications between patients, staff and colleagues are maintained.

Main duties of the job

To use relevant knowledge, training and experience to produce high quality images for a full range of general diagnostic imaging procedures, covering daytime, evening, night-time and weekend shifts.
To carry out or assist with a range of fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging procedures either in the department or in theatres.
To prioritise own workload and the workload of others, and organise and perform own work effectively and efficiently.
To communicate with patients, relatives, carers, and other health care professionals to ensure patients are well prepared for the examinations they undergo. This will include the providing and receiving of complex and sensitive clinical information, and the explaining of procedures and examinations.
To record all relevant information relating to patient attendances. This will include input of data into relevant computer systems, including CRIS, and any other media or systems as appropriate.
To participate in audit of practice as per Clinical Governance requirements on a regular basis.
To participate in the Departmental Red Dot scheme, given to A/E, to aid the prompt diagnosis and reduce the risks associated with the interpretation of radiographs.
To implement departmental policies, and propose changes to practice where necessary.
To ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained at all times.
To be accountable for own actions and to work within Codes of Practice.

About us

Our values demonstrate the beliefs that underpin the way we work together and with patients. Our values drive what we do to help us deliver our ambitions, in a way that puts patient safety and care first.

Our values are:

Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence

Cultural diversity is one of our greatest assets at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to ensuring staff and patients are free from discrimination regardless of their ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation.

Every person should be able to fulfil their potential at work, and we support people from all communities who teach us more about differences in beliefs and opinions.

We pride ourselves on using this knowledge to provide personalised care and ensure that we are a supportive environment in which to work and receive care.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

241-918DS-24

Job locations

Bolton Hospital NHS Trust

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality radiographic services across the general radiology department, and Interventional Radiology.

Please see Job Advert for full details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality radiographic services across the general radiology department, and Interventional Radiology.

Please see Job Advert for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Practice
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
Understanding of NHS

Desirable

Knowledge of UK radiography practices
Understanding of IRMER and IRR

Professional Registration

Essential

HCPC Registration required

Desirable

SOR Membership

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Practice
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
Understanding of NHS

Desirable

Knowledge of UK radiography practices
Understanding of IRMER and IRR

Professional Registration

Essential

HCPC Registration required

Desirable

SOR Membership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).