Band 6 Rotational Radiographer PRUH

King's College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Orpington is seeking a qualified radiographer to manage patient assessment and treatment autonomously while ensuring the highest standards of care. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, supervising other staff, and responding to clinical needs efficiently. Candidates should have a strong commitment to patient confidentiality and quality service, with knowledge of relevant regulations. Flexible working and participation in clinical audits are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer able to assess and treat own workload of patients.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage clinical priorities.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical justification of referrals under IR(ME)R regulations.
• Provide efficient and courteous radiographic services based on patient needs.
• Participate in clinical audits and improve service quality.

Skills

Autonomy in workload management

Patient care standards

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of IR(ME)R Radiation Regulations

Flexible response to service needs

Education

Qualification as a radiographer

Tools

EPIC system

Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS)

Imaging equipment

Job description

The post holder will be a qualified radiographer, able to assess and treat own workload of patients/clients and to ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. Including the legal documentation on the EPIC system and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each completed patient episode.

They will be able to work autonomously, consulting senior staff as and when necessary, and will be accountable for their own professional actions. They will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will participate in the supervision and teaching of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers as appropriate.

Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Act under the IR(ME)R Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination.
• Provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the agreed standards of the department taking account of the patient/clients clinical, physical and cultural needs.
• Perform out of hours duties as part of the departmental shift system, without supervision and acting as team leader where necessary.
• Assess and treat own workload of patients/clients, also communicates work priorities, organising workload and encouraging collaboration in the respective work area.
• Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff or directly to the manufacturer.
• Participate in the departmental rota, being flexible in responding to service needs.
• Be responsive to change management issues and understand the implications for the Radiology service.
• Ensure all adverse incidents are reported in line with trust policies.
• Participate in clinical audit to improve quality of service and support the continual development of services in line with best, evidence based practice.
• Participate in multiple site rotation as and when necessary.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.