CT & General Radiographer - Trauma Care

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a radiographer to join the Radiology department in a permanent role. The post involves rotation between CT and General X-ray areas, contributing to a 24-hour service from the Oxford Road site.

You will support both departmental and clinical duties, including training junior radiographers, and participate in the on-call roster while maintaining high professional standards within an NHS teaching hospital setting in Greater

Qualifications

• Registered radiographer with HCPC registration or equivalent.
• Post graduate experience in general radiography.
• Experience in an NHS healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Take part in a rotation through CT and General X-ray areas, providing 24-hour service.
• Ensure patient welfare and comfort during care.
• Justify exposure to ionising radiation and identify patients prior to examination.
• Select appropriate examinations based on medical condition and needs.
• Position patients accurately for full range of presentations.
• Review images and determine if additional imaging is needed.
• Communicate urgent findings promptly.
• Contribute to out-of-hours duty rosters to maintain 24-hour service.
• Undertake IV contrast training and work under department protocol.
• Participate in general rotation through all areas of Main X-ray Department.
• Teach and assess radiography students during CT and general placements.
• Liaise with referring departments about delays to throughput.
• Perform other radiographic or allied duties as required by senior staff.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Prioritising workload

Coaching juniors

Education

BSc (Radiography) or HCPC Registration

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a radiographer to join the Radiology department in a permanent role. The post involves rotation between CT and General X-ray areas, contributing to a 24-hour service from the Oxford Road site.

You will support both departmental and clinical duties, including training junior radiographers, and participate in the on-call roster while maintaining high professional standards within an NHS teaching hospital setting in Greater