Radiographer (X-Ray)

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust in the UK seeks a dedicated Radiographer to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services. The role involves communicating effectively with diverse patients and working collaboratively within a team. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, and be registered with the HCPC. The position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Subsidised restaurant

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Understanding of individual and team roles.
• Able to gain consent from diverse patients.
• Maintaining professional competencies per HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic imaging.
• Communicate empathetically with patients.
• Record equipment faults and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Dexterity skills

Knowledge of radiation safety

Experience in CT/MRI scanning

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Society of Radiographers Certificate

Tools

Radiology computer system

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

37.5 hours per week (24/7/365 working and to perform out of hours shifts)

Permanent

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

• To provide a diagnostic imaging service of the highest standard in accordance with departmental protocols and guidelines for Accident and Emergency patients, In-Patients, Out-Patients and GP referrals whilst ensuring optimum patient care.
• Provides supervision and assists in the training of student Radiographers, acting as mentor/assessor where necessary
• Will also contribute to quality assurance program and be involved in audit / research where appropriate.
• Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies and continuing professional development as required by Health Care Professions Council for state registration.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• Able to communicate imaging procedures empathetically to gain verbal consent and co-operation from a variety of patients including those from different cultural backgrounds, those with learning difficulties, paediatric, the elderly and infirm and traumatised patients.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of service users including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals to provide high quality patient care and use of resources.
• To ensure that both patient care and the patient welfare are kept to the highest standard.
• To use the Radiology computer system for input and retrieval of patient details.
• To record all equipment faults and arrange for the service engineers to attend and repair any faults as soon as possible.
• Have knowledge of clerical and assistant duties and be able to undertake these when required.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment and liaise with estates or housekeeping department as necessary

Educational Responsibilities

• Provides evidence of maintaining professional competencies and continuing professional development as required by HCPC for state registration.
• To be demonstrably proactive seeking and identifying opportunities to apply new knowledge to own and others practice.
• Continually assess and monitor risk in own practice.
• Attends mandatory training courses in accordance with Trust policies.

Research and Audit

• To participate in audit of clinical procedures and systems.
• To be actively involved in service improvement.
• To provide comments on changes to policies and procedures.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

A+E

• Developed understanding of the need to work as an individual and as part of a team.
• Radiation safety - working knowledge of IR (M) ER 2017 regulations, and ionising radiation regulations 2017
• BSc or working towards in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• Evidence of CPD
• Possesses highly developed dexterity skills including fine manipulation, skills with consistency and accuracy across a wide range of equipment and radiographic positioning techniques.
• Experience of digital radiography and PACS.
• Some practical experience in CT/MRI scanning and interventiona
• Post grad certificate qualification or equivalent
• Society of Radiographers Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections or equivalent
• Registration with the HCPC.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.