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Band 6 Radiographer - UHL & QE
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-24-0638 |
Summary
Role To be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions. The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E both adults and paediatrics, on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically ill. Key result areas 1. Clinical 2. Training Communication 4. 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 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 assistant practitioners To provide team leadership where required. Provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed. 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 rota. 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. Training To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers. To attend compulsory staff training courses To provide assistance and be involved in departmental projects and audits To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice. To take every opportunity to gain knowledge to achieve competency in an area of speciality within the Radiology department. To have a basic knowledge of CT Communication. To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of patients conditions. To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals To obtain informed consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient. To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Services Manager. Personal Development To attend any relevant study days, in-house lectures, training afternoons and quality group meetings. Participate in departmental audit. To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Service Manager. This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.