Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London Colney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare organization in London is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Diagnostic Radiographer to join their forward-thinking Radiology team. This role offers the chance to enhance your radiographic experience while maintaining high clinical standards. Responsibilities include performing clinical work, reducing patient radiation exposure, and acting as the Operator under IR(ME)R regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and HCPC registration.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ambitious diagnostic radiographer.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards.
• Willingness to seek advice from senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical work under the direction of Senior Radiographers.
• Decrease patient radiation dose during examinations.
• Act as Operator under IR(ME)R 2000 regulations.

Skills

HCPC registration

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all clinical work on rotation through the department under the direction of Senior Radiographers, maintaining high clinical standards at all times
• Decrease each patient’s 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
• Observe 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
• Be trained to the standard required by the department and accept advice and instruction when necessary
• Seek advice from the Lead Radiographer when confronted by new or unusual situations, particularly when it may be necessary to refuse a patient’s examination request
• Ensure 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

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s 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.

Contact

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

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lee Johnston
Job title: Lead Radiographer
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07778052472