Diagnostic Radiographer - General X-ray (Nights/Weekends)

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 38.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, mainly general X-rays. You will work closely with patients, explain procedures, obtain consent, and produce high-quality images to support accurate diagnosis.

The role includes rotating through department areas and a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties.

Qualificações

• Newly qualified or early-career radiographer seeking development within a busy NHS department.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and on-call duties.
• Committed to following NHS regulations and departmental protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations (mainly general X-rays) safely and accurately.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent.
• Position patients correctly to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Operate imaging equipment in line with departmental protocols and safety standards.
• Follow radiation protection guidelines for patient and staff safety.
• Check images for quality and accuracy before submission for reporting.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and maintenance.
• Maintain IPC standards and clean equipment and areas.
• Complete QA procedures in line with requirements.
• Check and maintain the crash trolley stocked for emergencies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with radiologists and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with NHS policies.
• Rotate through areas such as A&E, inpatients, outpatients, and theatre.
• Engage in shift work including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Prioritise urgent cases to support service delivery.

Conhecimentos

General X-ray imaging

Patient care

Radiation protection

Image quality assessment

Team collaboration

Ferramentas

Imaging equipment

Descrição da vaga

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, mainly general X-rays. You will work closely with patients, explain procedures, obtain consent, and produce high-quality images to support accurate diagnosis.

The role includes rotating through department areas and a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties.