Band 5 Radiographer (NHS AFC: Band 5) - Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer - James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Produce radiographic images of the highest diagnostic quality with the minimum radiation dose to patients and staff.
Maintain excellent standards of patient care.
Liaise with colleagues and departments in a professional manner to ensure the delivery of an efficient service.
Undertake all types of imaging according to standard operating procedures, including both local policies and according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
Ensure all examinations are carried out according to the professional code of conduct for Radiographers, adhering to safety procedures such as IR(ME)R.
Always introduce yourself to the patient, stating, “My name is……”
Obtain the correct consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures.
Consider patients’ safety and wishes at all times, alerting others if there is deterioration in the patients’ condition or a withdrawal of consent.
Adapt techniques to suit patients’ needs if possible, taking into consideration risk factors and managing that risk.
Prioritise in-patient requests according to clinical need as required.
Ensure clinical rooms are checked for use at the start of the day and maintain the room throughout the day, including cleaning, stocking up, and safety.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us, and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
* Maintain good standards of patient care whilst producing images of high quality, adhering to departmental imaging procedures and protocols (complying with IRMER).
* Ensure rooms and equipment are kept clean and well stocked. Emergency equipment should be available and ready to use.
* Take part in the department quality assurance programme ensuring that the necessary QA checks are carried out in line with departmental procedures.
* Report all equipment faults, changes in output, and/or working practices that would affect the radiation received by the patient immediately as per procedure.
* Take responsibility for raising quality issues and related risks with the relevant people, and take action where appropriate.
* Read and adhere to all trust and departmental policies and procedures.
* Maintain a high standard of appearance as expected of professional staff, according to the Trust uniform policy.
* Participate in clinical audit.
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