Bank Radiographer

Bidvane; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Education and CPD

Protected study time for CPD

Research opportunities

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a bank radiographer in the imaging department to perform radiographic examinations across plain film, CT, fluoroscopy and dental imaging with rotation through A&E and outpatients, supervising students and assistant practitioners. The post operates seven days with out-of-hours and on-call work and welcomes newly qualified radiographers.

Applicants must hold HCPC registration and a radiography qualification.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR) – graduates eligible.
• HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations to a high standard across plain film, fluoroscopy and CT.
• Protect radiation safety for self, patients and others under IR(ME)R, IRR and local rules.
• Interpret radiographs, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings and acting on them.
• Supervise and assess students and assistant practitioners.
• Work out of hours and on call, prioritising workload independently.
• Review radiographic referrals for appropriateness and priority.
• Carry out quality assurance checks on equipment under senior direction.
• Take part in clinical audit, CPD and the implementation of new services.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and data protection.
• Report incidents and near misses, and maintain safe working and infection control.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Rotate through A&E, outpatient plain film, CT, fluoroscopy, theatres and dental imaging.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Quality improvement

Radiation safety

CPD

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR)

Job description

A bank radiographer post in the imaging department of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, with shifts set by service requirements. The work centres on performing radiographic examinations across plain film, CT, fluoroscopy and dental imaging, with rotation through A&E and outpatients and supervision of students and assistant practitioners. The post runs within a seven-day service, with out-of-hours and on-call work, and encourages newly qualified radiographers. Applicants need HCPC registration and a radiography qualification.

What the job involves

• Perform radiographic examinations to a high standard across plain film, fluoroscopy and CT
• Protect radiation safety for self, patients and others under IR(ME)R, IRR and local rules
• Interpret radiographs, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings and acting on them
• Supervise and assess students and assistant practitioners
• Work out of hours and on call, prioritising workload independently
• Review radiographic referrals for appropriateness and priority
• Carry out quality assurance checks on equipment under senior direction
• Take part in clinical audit, CPD and the implementation of new services
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and data protection
• Report incidents and near misses, and maintain safe working and infection control
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and mentor less experienced colleagues
• Rotate through A&E, outpatient plain film, CT, fluoroscopy, theatres and dental imaging

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR)

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Previous experience working within an imaging department
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to assess and develop junior colleagues

Skills & knowledge

• Experience of imaging modalities
• Ability to work within a team
• Committed to quality improvement
• Up-to-date knowledge, including radiation protection
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Computer literacy

Other

• Flexible attitude to working time and departmental duties
• Good communication skills
• Ability to foster good working relationships
• Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses

Nice to have

• NHS experience

What’s offered

• Support for flexible working
• Commitment to education, training and staff development
• Protected study time for CPD
• Opportunities for departmental research