Senior Rotational Radiographer - Vascular Imaging
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-25-1170 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnostic Role 1. To competently carry out general, fluoroscopy and theatre imaging examinations. To undertake vascular +/- cardiac imaging with some understanding of the role. 2. To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IR(ME)R 2000 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. To minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical. 3. To display a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination to produce accurate images in a timely manner. 4. To participate in the out of hours emergency service on a rota basis including working single-handedly to maintain radiographic cover across the hospital, inclusive of Accident Service and the Operating Theatres. To provide first line advice to medical and nursing staff on imaging procedures during emergency hours. To carry and respond to the emergency bleep. 5. To assess and prioritise patient workload, being accountable for own professional actions, supervising radiography students and other health care professionals in the area of work. 6. To actively promote the team and, where appropriate, engage in effective communication with staff both within and outside the department. 7. To extend the role of the radiographer. To extend their role by participation in first line image interpretation in A & E, undertaking IV injections of contrast media, and developing skills in a specialist area. 8. To take responsibility for room management, maintaining awareness of the overall departmental workload, and to support the operational running of the department as required. 9. To ensure integrity of data quality on the computer systems and report errors to appropriate lead person. 10. To be responsible for a specific aspect of the X-ray department. This will include the practical and theoretical training of staff and students in this area. 11. To check radiographs for quality of image, identification of patients, date and the anatomical markers. Collate all relevant documents and radiographs and present for interpretation. To check and advise other radiographers as appropriate 12. To ensure the safe and effective use of specialised, high-value equipment by monitoring its performance, maintaining it in good working order, and evaluating any issues. Faults should be promptly reported to a senior radiographer. 13. To participate in departmental research and audit. 14. To regularly participate in the departments quality control procedures including reject analysis and equipment testing 15. To maintain appropriate records and update clinical observations on the Imaging Request Form. 16. To actively contribute to discussions on service/policy developments 17. To maintain a high level of professionalism and adhering to departmental rules and policies at all times.