Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is seeking an enthusiastic diagnostic radiographer to join their Radiology team. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered, with a focus on patient-centered care, and will rotate through various clinical duties. The position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a diagnostic radiographer.
• Passion for patient-centered care required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Decrease patients' radiation dose during examinations.
• Act as Operator under IR(ME)R 2000 Radiation Regulations.
• Ensure competency sheets are signed off in a timely fashion.

Skills

HCPC registered

Patient-centered care

High communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, ambitious diagnostic radiographer to join our friendly and forward-thinking Radiology team. This is an ideal opportunity for an HCPC registered radiographer wishing to increase their radiographic experience and expertise in a bustling and team-focused department.

Our internal training and support have long been a draw for candidates as it has enabled numerous radiographers to develop the necessary skills for career progression and advanced practice.

If you are a radiographer with a passion for patient-centered care, we would like to hear from you.

Undertake all clinical work on rotation through the department under the direction of Senior Radiographers, maintaining high clinical standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Decreasing each patients radiation dose during examinations by the use of collimation and careful positioning
• Act as Operator under IR(ME)R 2000 Radiation Regulations, assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination
• Observing the department Dose Reference Levels (DRLs) and Dose Investigation Levels (DILs), reporting excess doses and radiation incidents to The Royal Free radiation physics service and via Datix
• To be trained to the standard required by the department and accept advice and instruction when necessary
• To seek advice from the Lead Radiographer when confronted by new or unusual situations, particularly when it may be necessary to refuse a patients examination request
• Ensuring that competency sheets are signed off in a timely fashion and competency is maintained in all signed off areas.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and empathy when dealing with patients and other staff members, referencing the Trust core values at all times

Please see the Job Description section for a detailed list of roles and responsibilities.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/