Radiographer – CT/Fluoro, A&E, Flexible Hours & CPD

The Methodist Church in Britain; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Education and CPD

Protected study time for CPD

Research opportunities

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a bank radiographer in the imaging department to perform radiographic examinations across plain film, CT, fluoroscopy and dental imaging with rotation through A&E and outpatients, supervising students and assistant practitioners. The post operates seven days with out-of-hours and on-call work and welcomes newly qualified radiographers.

Applicants must hold HCPC registration and a radiography qualification.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR) – graduates eligible.
• HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations to a high standard across plain film, fluoroscopy and CT.
• Protect radiation safety for self, patients and others under IR(ME)R, IRR and local rules.
• Interpret radiographs, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings and acting on them.
• Supervise and assess students and assistant practitioners.
• Work out of hours and on call, prioritising workload independently.
• Review radiographic referrals for appropriateness and priority.
• Carry out quality assurance checks on equipment under senior direction.
• Take part in clinical audit, CPD and the implementation of new services.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and data protection.
• Report incidents and near misses, and maintain safe working and infection control.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Rotate through A&E, outpatient plain film, CT, fluoroscopy, theatres and dental imaging.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Quality improvement

Radiation safety

CPD

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR)

Job description

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a bank radiographer in the imaging department to perform radiographic examinations across plain film, CT, fluoroscopy and dental imaging with rotation through A&E and outpatients, supervising students and assistant practitioners. The post operates seven days with out-of-hours and on-call work and welcomes newly qualified radiographers.

Applicants must hold HCPC registration and a radiography qualification.