Senior Radiographer - Neuroimaging (Band 6)
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0774 |
Summary
Act as an Operator under the IR(ME)R Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination. Act as patient and staff advocate minimising their exposure to radiation. Provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the agreed standards of the department taking account of the patient/clients clinical, physical and cultural needs. Carry out on-call duties without supervision. Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the diagnostic services due to emergencies or increased demand from A&E, particularly during on-call duties. Assess and treat own workload of patients/clients, also communicates work priorities, organising workload and encouraging collaboration in the respective work area. Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff or directly to the manufacturer. Receive and welcome patients and staff to the relevant Radiology reception areas and deal with any enquiries in a kind and courteous manner. Communicates with the referrer any changes to referrals after assessing the clinical justification for an ionising radiation examination against IR(ME)R and local protocols. Deal sensitively with patients or carers under emotional stress, including the terminally ill and bereaved. Communicate information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers and ensure informed consent for examinations. Communicate effectively on a daily basis with patients with communication difficulties and cognitive impairment. Anticipate and interpret customers needs, defining the level of customer care required on an individual basis. Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of the service. Including liaison with ward staff. Give factual information to patients, including children, regarding examinations and understand the necessary preparations. Position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the patients needs. Comply with the requirements of Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts. Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to issues arising at a local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the line manager. Be accountable for own professional actions and working within codes of Practice and professional guidelines, consulting senior staff as and when necessary.