Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Radiographers to join our Community Radiology Service in East Sussex. We have one full‑time position (37.5 hours per week) or two part‑time positions (22.5 hours per week) available.
Successful applicants can expect to work at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Uckfield Community Hospital, Chailey Clinical Services and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital.
Our departments consist of 3 well‑equipped digital x‑ray rooms, 1 CR x‑ray room, 3 ultrasound rooms and a brand new Bone Densitometry suite.
The department performs a wide range of X‑ray examinations from a variety of referral sources including Primary Care, Musculoskeletal services and the Minor Injury Unit on‑site. We provide an X‑ray and Ultrasound service for the local population and Bone Densitometry scanning for a wider population within East Sussex.
Main Duties of the Job
* Carry out x‑ray examinations in line with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR99) and the ionising Radiations (Medical exposure) Regulations 2017 [IR(ME)R2017], ensuring good practice in accordance with guidelines set by the Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.
* Provide supervision as per the trust’s policy on other staff members.
* Supervise Student Radiographers.
* Perform imaging examinations and care for patients during these examinations, respecting their rights of privacy and confidentiality, thereby providing a high‑quality service to both patients and clinicians.
* Work independently within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist.
* Ensure patient confidentiality and data protection within the trust’s guidelines.
* Undertake the quality assurance testing of equipment as part of daily routine if required.
* Abide by the trust’s Health and Safety Policy to ensure safe practice whilst manual and patient handling, working with radiation, hazardous chemicals, noxious fumes and bodily fluids.
* Observe the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, always maintaining a safe system of work and reporting any hazards.
* Report any incidents involving staff, patients or visitors to the Radiology Team Leader.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 11 am – 5 pm.
Professional Conduct
Within the team you will display excellent interpersonal skills, a caring patient‑centred and flexible approach to work.
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