Radiographer

NHS Jobs; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Whitstable is seeking a radiographer to produce high quality radiographs, work within IR(ME)R 17 and IRR 17, and manage a busy workload autonomously.

You will supervise student radiographers, participate in QA checks, handle image transfers, and maintain HCPC registration while adhering to Society of Radiographers standards and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Communication skills
• Time management and prioritisation
• Proficient IT and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• To produce high quality radiographic images for various referral sources.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of and act in accordance with IR(ME)R 17 and IRR 17
• To efficiently manage a busy workload autonomously.
• Demonstrate communication and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise while providing high quality care to our patients
• To participate in the red dot and preliminary clinical evaluation process
• To demonstrate sound IT and administrative skills; the post-holder will be required to book patients onto the x-ray console, service record and scan some documentation
• To undertake image transfer transactions via Image Exchange Portal, e-mail and CD media
• To participate in the x-ray room QA equipment checks
• To supervise and support student radiographers
• Promote good practice consistent with legislation, Whitstable Medical Practice and in accordance with the Society of Radiographers core standards and Professional Code of Conduct.
• To maintain professional HCPC registration
• Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
• Identify with the Lead Radiographer the risks and priorities when improving the x-ray service, making constructive suggestions for improvement
• Keep up-to-date with relevant health related policy and work to consider the impact and strategies for implementation with the Lead Radiographer
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the practice.

Tools

X-ray console

Image Exchange Portal

Job description

• To produce high quality radiographic images for various referral sources.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of and act in accordance with IR(ME)R 17 and IRR 17
• To efficiently manage a busy workload autonomously.
• Demonstrate communication and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise while providing high quality care to our patients
• To participate in the red dot and preliminary clinical evaluation process
• To demonstrate sound IT and administrative skills; the post-holder will be required to book patients onto the x-ray console, service record and scan some documentation
• To undertake image transfer transactions via Image Exchange Portal, e-mail and CD media
• To participate in the x-ray room QA equipment checks
• To supervise and support student radiographers
• Promote good practice consistent with legislation, Whitstable Medical Practice and in accordance with the Society of Radiographers core standards and Professional Code of Conduct.
• To maintain professional HCPC registration
• Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
• Identify with the Lead Radiographer the risks and priorities when improving the x-ray service, making constructive suggestions for improvement
• Keep up-to-date with relevant health related policy and work to consider the impact and strategies for implementation with the Lead Radiographer
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the practice.