Diagnostic Radiographer

1 week ago


Ludlow, United Kingdom Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are seeking a dynamic, highly experienced Radiographer to join our friendly community team. The role will be 18 hours per week, worked over 3 days (9-3pm) at Ludlow Community Hospital. The role will also include hours (9-5pm) to be worked at Bridgnorth Community Hospital on a bi-monthly basis.

You will be an integral part of our radiology team working to provide an efficient and effective diagnostic imaging service to the community of south Shropshire. Based at Ludlow Community Hospital you will be capable of working autonomously to image patients attending the radiology department either from our Minor injury Unit (MIU), via their GP or visiting Consultants.

Ludlow & Bridgnorth x-ray departments house GE Discovery 656 x-ray units and AGFA PACS systems. The successful applicant must hold a DCR or BSc(Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and current HCPC registration. You must also possess a minimum of 3 years post graduation experience and current NHS experience is essential.

Informal visits are most welcome and encouraged.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To work without supervision and maintain an agreed high standard of imaging. To maintain a high standard of personal behaviour, involvement, dress, and responsibility. Ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. To ensure patient care, dignity, and comfort always. To alert the referrer or arrange provision for an urgent radiological report where the image suggests an untoward or unexpected diagnosis. To be familiar with the principles of clinical governance and to strive to ensure and maintain high quality patient care. To ensure correct use of equipment and to report all clinical incidents and faults to team lead and organise appropriate action to repair faults as soon as possible.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

DCR or BSC in Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

3 years post graduation experience Previous experience of working single handed Previous experience of QA testing

Knoweldge and skills

Essential

Skilled in plain film x-ray techniques and the use of CR, RIS and PACS systems Knowledge of IRMER 17 regulations Ability to prioritise and organise without supervision Good time management and organisational skills

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