Clinical Radiographer

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a radiographer to produce high quality diagnostic images and provide patient care across a wide clinical rota, including dental, theatre, A&E, orthopaedics, endoscopy, CT and fluoroscopy, in line with IR(ME)R 2018 and IRR17 guidelines.

You will work unsupervised when required and take on extended duties while maintaining accuracy, communication, and IT skills within a dynamic NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Diagnostic radiography skills across multiple modalities.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R regulations and patient safety.
• Ability to work across a busy clinical rota.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality diagnostic images and report with accuracy.
• Participate in the clinical rota including A&E, theatre and CT.

Skills

Venipuncture

CT Imaging

IR(ME)R knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

NHS experience

Difficult case management

Education

DCR or BSc Hons

HCPC Registration

GCSE & A Level equivalent

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

To produce high quality diagnostic images and provide high quality patient care to the service users adhering to national guidelines and taking into account relevant legislation including, but not limited to, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2018 and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17). The post holder will participate in all areas of the clinical rota to include dental, theatre, accident and emergency, orthopaedics, endoscopy, mobile procedures, paediatrics, CT and fluoroscopy and work independently when required. There will be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours, where you will be working unsupervised in a multi disciplinary role as part of the decision process in patient management (A&E red dot). May undertake one of more of the following as extended role:

• Venopuncture
• Work in a specialised modality, e.g. Computerised Tomography
• Representative at Trust wide meetings e.g. improving working lives, Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full description and details of the main duties and responsibilities of this role. GCSE & A Level equivalent
• DCR or BSC Hons
• HPCP Registration, Mentor coaching experience
• Previous NHS Experience, Knowledge and local NHS targets and initiatives
• Knowledge of CRIS and PACS
• Knowledge and application of IR(ME)R 2017, Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to clearly communicate and relate information concisely
• Attention to detail
• Basic IT skills to manipulate complex post processing packages
• We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.