Job summary
- To rotate through the 4 general X-ray rooms in the department, mobile exams, theatre, and fluoroscopy.
- Mobile image intensifiers are provided to theatres including trauma, urology and ERCP; mobiles in ITU, HDU, SCBU and ED resus
- Fluoroscopy exams included barium studies, interventional procedures
- Shift pattern will include nights, out of hours and weekends at Basingstoke
- Ability to work at the satellite Alton Hospital is required.
Main duties of the job
To act as operator and justify examinations under IR(ME)R regulations obtaining advice from senior staff where appropriate; to obtain verbal consent from patients prior to examination after explanation of radiation risks
- To perform accurate imaging in routine and complex examinations while ensuring patient care and safety as well as confidentiality
Assess and manage your own workload to focus on patient priority as part of a team. This will include changing demands from ED and wards, particularly during out of hours shifts
- To provide cover where required in other sites within the Trust; rotate to X-ray at Alton Community Hospital
To act as an independent radiographic practitioner, meeting the standards set within the Health and Care Professions Council's professional code of practice.
To continue to develop through Continuous Professional Development and by role extension as appropriate
To be responsible for ensuring that important and often life-threatening information seen on images is communicated to the referring team / reporting radiologist or radiographer for immediate action
- To be open, honest, and willing to acknowledge when something has gone wrong. Make timely apologies and take action to report incidents, including near misses; to ensure that as an organisation we learn
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To conduct diagnostic radiography examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental, Trust and legal standards and requirements.
To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.
Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
Able to conduct and complete examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To conduct diagnostic radiography examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental, Trust and legal standards and requirements.
To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.
Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
Able to conduct and complete examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- Evidence of knowledge of general imaging is up to date
Desirable
- Experience in image interpretation
Experiance and Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Experience as a Radiographer or Student Radiographer
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of radiographic procedures including IRMER Regulations
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital
- Experience of working with students
Skill and Ability
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Evidence of knowledge of ALARP, pregnancy and patient care
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- Evidence of knowledge of general imaging is up to date
Desirable
- Experience in image interpretation
Experiance and Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Experience as a Radiographer or Student Radiographer
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of radiographic procedures including IRMER Regulations
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital
- Experience of working with students
Skill and Ability
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Evidence of knowledge of ALARP, pregnancy and patient care
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
