Radiographer

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for enthusiastic radiographers, qualified or soon to qualify. The role includes working in a supportive environment with a focus on developing clinical skills in Fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI. The post holder will deliver high-quality imaging services and adhere to safe radiation practices. The opportunity to participate in a shift rota delivering care 24/7 is available.

Benefits

6 month preceptorship scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon to qualify as a radiographer.
• Understanding of good practices in Radiographic technique.
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior Radiographers and Radiology staff.
• Develop other Radiology personnel or student Radiographers.
• Provide high quality radiographic images for patient diagnosis.

Job description

Overview

The Radiology Department seeks enthusiastic radiographers, qualified or soon to qualify, who are keen to develop their careers within a supportive environment. We offer a 6 month preceptorship scheme for newly qualified radiographers.

The Radiology service at CDDFT provides a wide range of modalities and opportunities to develop your clinical skills and knowledge. We offer the opportunity to become proficient in Fluoroscopy and Cath Labs as well as rotation through CT and MRI. We have heavily invested in Radiology equipment across the trust with the latest install of MRI, CT and DR rooms. We offer a fast paced primary imaging service to a busy Emergency Department as well as to local GPs, wards and out-patients. We perform a high number of imaging examinations in our innovative new theatres, including trauma, elective surgery and urology as well as interventional work in fluoroscopy and CT.

Shift and Service

You will take part in a shift rota covering this service delivering care to our local population 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with the Senior Radiographers, Radiographers, Radiology students and other associated Radiology staff.
• The staff member may be responsible for the continuing development of other Radiology personnel or student Radiographers.
• To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.
• To provide high quality radiographic images that may assist in patient diagnosis or management of care.

Eligibility and EEO

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.