Radiographer - Band 7
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE18 4QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-24-0505 |
Summary
Job Summary: To be responsible for carrying out specialised radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions. To deputise for Superintendent Radiographers. The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties on a diverse patient population. To carry out all responsibilities with regard to Trust Policies including Data Protection and Equal Opportunities The post holder will be required to work on any of the Trust Sites as and when require Key result areas 1. Clinical Training Leadership/Multi-disciplinary teamwork Communication Personal-development Clinical To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times. To undertake a full range of imaging procedures to maintain knowledge and be fully aware of the safety aspects and hazards, and related emergency procedures. To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure. To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling. Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel To supervise and provide clinical assistance to radiographers, assistant practitioners and students To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation. To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations. To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act. To participate in the departments out of hours on-call. To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures. To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies Ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately. To liaise with equipment support centres to arrange services and emergency call out for general and specialist x-ray equipment To assist in the evaluation and procurement process for new equipment. Training To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers. To assist in the training of radiographers and medical staff in specialist areas To attend compulsory staff training courses To provide assistance and be actively involved in departmental projects and audits To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice. To give lectures and presentations within the Trust and to outside organisations on areas of special interest. Leadership/Multi disciplinary teamwork To ensure a good team environment To be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the team in an allocated area in the absence of the post holder. To motivate staff and promote a high level of morale in the department Organise rotas and workload of given areas under direction of Head of Imaging Participate in recruitment process for radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff. To undertake appraisals of radiographers and assistant practitioners. To make proposals for and assist in implementation of changes in working practice as required for efficient service delivery