Diagnostic Radiographer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly radiology team. This post would suit a newly-qualified radiographer or a third year student about to qualify.

The Hillingdon Hospital Radiology Department is undergoing a transformation with the procurement of new equipment. We have recently added a new GE EVO CT scanner, brand new OPG machine with cone beam CT and 2x plain film DR rooms. In addition, a state of the art breast imaging unit has been built at Mount Vernon Hospital.

During your first two years working with us you will not only be able to consolidate and develop your general radiographic skills but also acquire basic competencies in CT.

Opportunities to train in MRI and US are open to all staff, these posts are awarded on merit, not experience.

The radiology department is committed to developing their radiographers and we positively encourage and support extended roles and post graduate training. Currently we have radiographers undertaking Post graduate Certificates in ultrasound, a radiographer led HSG and PICC line insertion service and reporting radiographers providing musculo-skeletal reporting.

Our services are provided on two sites at the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate in the radiographer shift rota and the out of hours duties on both sites. Main duties include:

To produce images of diagnostic quality that are properly identified with regard to patient's name, side examined, date of examination etc., in line with trust and departmental protocols. Be adequately trained in the safe and competent use of equipment prior to operating it. To be fully competent in the operation of all appropriate imaging equipment. Use knowledge and skill to adapt your radiographic technique for complicated cases. Be responsible for the welfare and comfort of patients in the department. Assist with the training and supervision of student radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic assistants. Participate in the departments radiographer shift rota and out of hours rota to provide 24/7 radiology cover.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

BSc in Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registered Expertise in general radiography A good working knowledge of radiographic techniques Demonstrates excellent patient care Commitment to work as part of the radiographer shift rota over 7 days

Desirable

Trained in IV cannulation

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