Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Further training and development机会

Generous benefits

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a diagnostic radiographer for a rotating post across general x-ray, A&E x-ray, theatre and mobile imaging and fluoroscopy. The role supports a 24/7 service across Trust sites, requiring calm handling for unconscious or uncooperative patients and lone working where needed.

Entry needs a DCR(R) or BSc in diagnostic radiography, and final-year students awaiting qualification may apply. HCPC registration is essential.

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience with a diverse range of radiographic x-ray techniques.
• Experience performing radiographic examinations in theatre and ward environments.
• Experience using PACS and CRIS and understanding their role in service management and patient care.
• NHS experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations in A&E, theatres, wards, neonatal and intensive care units, and outpatient areas.
• Rotate through general x-ray, A&E x-ray, theatre, mobile imaging and fluoroscopy.
• Provide imaging across a 24/7 service, including lone working.
• Work across Trust sites.
• Care for patients with varied presentations, including unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated and disoriented patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Radiation safety

Plain film imaging

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

PACS

CRIS

Job description

Radiology at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a diagnostic radiographer to a rotating post across general x-ray, A&E x-ray, theatre and mobile imaging and fluoroscopy. The work covers imaging for a 24/7 service in A&E, theatres, wards, neonatal and intensive care, sometimes lone working across Trust sites. Patients may be unconscious, incapacitated or displaying threatening behaviour, so tolerance and calm handling matter as much as technique. Entry needs a DCR(R) or BSc in diagnostic radiography, and final-year students awaiting qualification may apply.

What the job involves

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations in A&E, theatres, wards, neonatal and intensive care units, and outpatient areas
• Rotate through general x-ray, A&E x-ray, theatre, mobile imaging and fluoroscopy
• Provide imaging across a 24/7 service, including lone working
• Work across Trust sites
• Care for patients with varied presentations, including unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated and disorientated patients, those with physical or mental disabilities, and those showing anti-social or threatening…

What’s required

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience of a diverse range of radiographic x-ray techniques
• Experience performing radiographic examinations in both theatre and ward environments
• Experience using PACS and CRIS, and understanding of their significance for service management and patient care
• NHS experience and knowledge

Skills & knowledge

• Works within a team and takes direction from more experienced and senior colleagues
• Sound understanding of radiation protection methods and legislation for patients and staff
• Keen interest in and understanding of current and future plain film imaging techniques and practices

Other

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values, presenting as an upstanding representative of the profession and Trust
• Respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Supportive of and adhering to management protocols, policies and operational changes
• Empathy and tact liaising with patients and relatives, and tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
• Clear communication and good timekeeping

Nice to have

• Experience dealing with a diverse range of patients
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritise and organise demands across x-ray, theatres and mobile imaging
• Keen interest in mentoring junior staff and students
• Calm and objective approach to disputes and disagreements

What’s offered

• Flexible hours
• Further training and development opportunities
• Generous benefits