An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the dedicated paediatric Radiology Department.
You will be joining our friendly, flexible, and welcoming paediatric department that encompasses 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS scanner, CT and Spect CT scanners, theatre, and mobile imaging. The x-ray department supports a range of specialties including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic, and musculoskeletal work.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care, working within the Trust values, using professional judgment skills.
* Have experience imaging complex clinical cases such as multiple trauma or critically ill patients, deciding exposure factors and other image manipulation techniques to ensure optimum images.
* Be experienced in specialist imaging areas such as CT, MRI, or Fluoroscopy.
* Provide and receive complex and sensitive communication to patients, families, and carers. Effectively communicate with patients with learning difficulties and complex needs.
* Assess the patient's clinical need and level of cooperation to perform radiographic procedures, ensuring the highest possible diagnostic image is produced at the first attempt to minimize radiation risk to the patient.
* Perform the initial radiographic assessment of images and seek advice from senior staff if necessary, prior to the patient leaving the department.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression: Access to Learning & Development opportunities to take on new roles and challenges.
Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.
Opportunity & Access: Over 50 partner NHS Trusts, providing flexibility in how and where you work.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Paediatric Radiographer
Why might this job interest you?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the dedicated paediatric Radiology Department.
You will be joining our friendly, flexible, and welcoming paediatric department that encompasses 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS scanner, CT and Spect CT scanners, theatre, and mobile imaging. The x-ray department supports a range of specialties including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic, and musculoskeletal work.
What you can add:
* Provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care, working within the Trust values, using professional judgment skills.
* Have experience imaging complex clinical cases such as multiple trauma or critically ill patients, deciding exposure factors and other image manipulation techniques to ensure optimum images.
* Be experienced in specialist imaging areas such as CT, MRI, or Fluoroscopy.
* Provide and receive complex and sensitive communication to patients, families, and carers. Effectively communicate with patients with learning difficulties and complex needs.
* Assess the patient's clinical need and level of cooperation to perform radiographic procedures, ensuring the highest diagnostic image at first attempt to minimize radiation risk.
* Perform initial radiographic assessment and seek advice from senior staff if necessary, prior to patient discharge.
What you'll need:
* DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
* HCPC registration
* High standard of practical radiographic skills
* Interest/experience in paediatric radiography
* Relevant qualifications and registration with the relevant body
This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and candidates must have their qualifications ready to avoid delays in onboarding.
The benefits we offer:
* Be part of the NHSP community, caring for patients with flexible shifts and a supportive team.
* Weekly pay for quicker access to wages.
* NHS Discount via Blue Light Card.
* First choice of shifts at your preferred Trust.
* Support line available anytime.
* Flexible working options and training opportunities.
* Gain experience across different wards and specialties.
* Access to member activities and community events.
Who are NHS Professionals?
A flexible staff bank owned by the Department of Health, supporting your lifestyle and career choices through flexible or fixed-term placements.
Apply today
Join us for flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements across NHS Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
* Participation in CPD
* HCPC registration
* High standard of practical radiographic skills
* Interest/experience in paediatric radiography
* UK hospital experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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