Senior Radiographer

Medical Imaging Partnership; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a qualified Radiographer responsible for performing MRI, CT, Xray, Dexa, or Ultrasound imaging procedures. The role involves guiding junior staff and ensuring high-quality patient care and safety during imaging processes. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment, contributing to both NHS and private sector services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Radiographer with appropriate certifications.
• Experience with MRI, CT, X-ray, Dexa or Ultrasound.
• Ability to guide and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging examinations and assess referrals.
• Ensure high-quality images and patient safety.
• Guide junior staff and assist with patient comfort.

Job description

Overview

Role Purpose This role is accountable for performing imaging procedures which may include MRI, CT, Xray, Dexa or Ultrasound, deferring to Lead Radiographer/Centre Manager when required. In addition, this role guides Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants in their everyday activity. This role operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high quality, responsive and patient focused service.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a wide variety of imaging examinations on different makes and models of equipment acting as a Practitioner as defined within IR(ME)R 2017, requiring an assessment of each referral and decision on whether to proceed with the examination as requested, modify or reject it.
• Determine and deliver the most appropriate imaging procedures assisting with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a wide range of patients and conditions. This may lead to discussion and refusal of requests from doctors and emergency nurse practitioners using the IR(ME)R regulations.
• Alongside other Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants, preparing patients for imaging procedures, explains the procedure and ensures that the patient is comfortable and properly positioned.
• Ensuring all referrals are justified and provide advice on protocols if required.
• Ensuring patient identification/safety checks are completed prior to imaging examination.
• Ensuring consistently high-quality images are produced.
• Administering contrast media in line with PGD guidance, SOPs & protocols.
• Assessing all images for quality and clinical significance and escalate urgent findings.
• Ensuring all examinations are completed, post-processed and allocated for reporting at the end of each day.
• Responsible for own clinical areas with regards to linen change and cleanliness.
• Supervising junior Radiographers and Radiographic Assistants when required.

Medical Imaging Partnership has been delivering high-quality radiology services for both the NHS and private sector for over a decade. We have multiple sites and centres across the south coast of the UK, all led by qualified and experienced healthcare professionals.