Radiographer ( Diagnostic)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded CPD

Mentor/preceptor support

Career development support

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

A newly qualified diagnostic radiographer post in the Radiology team at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. The role covers diagnostic radiographic procedures within a multidisciplinary team, with mentorship and structured training in general radiography, digital fluoroscopy and CT.

Applicants must have HPC registration and a diagnostic radiography qualification; the post includes out-of-hours duties on a 7-day roster and opportunities to train students from partner universities.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification recognised by the College of Radiographers.
• DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (3-year degree).
• Portfolio demonstrating CPD activity or ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake diagnostic radiographic examinations within a multidisciplinary team.
• Authorise and justify plain film examinations relevant to the post.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images with the lowest reasonable dose.
• Work a 7-day roster including in-hours and out-of-hours duties.
• Support junior staff and students and contribute to CPD.
• Participate in training of students from partner universities.

Skills

Radiation protection

IR(ME)R 2000

Audit

CR/PACS/RIS

Education

Appropriate professional qualification recognised by the College of Radiographers

DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (3-year full-time degree)

Portfolio with evidence of CPD

Job description

A newly qualified diagnostic radiographer post in the Radiology team at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, a general diagnostic department that also houses an oncology centre and a maxillofacial surgery centre of excellence. The role covers all diagnostic radiographic procedures within a multidisciplinary team, performed under IR(ME)R and departmental protocols, on a 7-day roster that includes out-of-hours duties. Post holders receive a mentor, a named preceptor and structured training in general radiography, digital fluoroscopy and CT, and can help train students. Applicants need a recognised diagnostic radiography qualification and HPC registration.

What the job involves

• Undertake diagnostic radiographic examinations as part of a multidisciplinary team, in line with IR(ME)R and department protocols
• Authorise and justify plain film examinations relevant to the post
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using the lowest possible dose
• Work a 7-day roster including in-hours and out-of-hours duties, within set protocols
• Show responsibility and initiative in supporting junior staff and students
• Take responsibility for own CPD and professional and personal development
• Contribute to the training of students from St George's, University of London, and University of Brighton, as an opportunity

What’s required

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification recognised by the College of Radiographers
• DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (3-year full-time degree)
• Portfolio with evidence of CPD

Registration & licences

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HPC)

Skills & knowledge

• Radiation protection
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2000
• Audit
• Knowledge of CR, PACS and RIS systems

What’s offered

• Full induction programme and an allocated mentor
• Named preceptor through the preceptorship programme
• Band 5 training schedule covering general radiography, digital fluoroscopy and CT
• Support from Practice Educators
• Funded CPD, including IV cannulation and Red Dot courses
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
• Support for career development