Job summary
Band 6 Senior Radiographer
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Great Western Hospital.
The Great Western Hospital are currently looking to expand their Radiology department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics. The Radiology department hosts digital plain film rooms, multiple CT scanners, Interventional and Mobile equipment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for established Radiographers with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.
The Great Western Hospital conducts diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.
The is a very exciting to join the Radiology team if you would like to find out more please get in touch with Carol Argar on 01793 605052.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitionerguidelines where appropriate.
2. Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate undertaking additional or specialist techniques.
4. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered.
5. To undertake CT/MRI/Plain Film in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.
6. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).
7. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.
8. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the work load when necessary.
Please see the attached job description for full information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
2. Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
3. General Radiographic training
Desirable
4. Evidence of CPD
5. Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
6. Post graduate experience in Radiography
7. Extensive CT experience
8. Experience of performing department Quality Assurance
9. Worked within NHS setting
Desirable
10. MRI Experience
11. Cardiac CT experience
Skills
Essential
12. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
13. Excellent patient care
14. Good communication skills
15. Participation in audit
Desirable
16. PACS knowledge
17. Leadership skills