We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Radiographers to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Community Diagnostic Centre in Amersham. You will join our team of Senior Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient-focused, and friendly team. This post is rotational, which will include CT & MRI and General X-ray if required.
This post will be based at CDC in Amersham Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site if required.
Main duties of the job
* Vet and accept imaging requests and advise medical officers of the appropriateness of requests.
* To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by high-pressure injector (over 16 years old) in line with the injection policy.
* To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA programme and take appropriate action.
* Interpret images sufficiently to discuss with a Consultant Radiologist further sequences within agreed protocols. In absence of Radiologist, use experience and judgement of previous cases to take further images to demonstrate an area of abnormality.
* Monitoring and clinical assessment of student radiographers.
* Staff development and training.
* Participate in and undertake Audit and research projects.
* Assist with development of procedures and protocols.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* Degree or equivalent in Radiography
* Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
* Certificate in IV Injections
* HPC Registration
Desirable
* Post Graduate Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Strong experience in radiography including out of hours work
* Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues
* Supervision and training of junior colleagues
* Experience working in the NHS
* 2-3 years experience in radiography including out of hours work
Desirable
* Plus experience with Fluoroscopy procedures
* Plus 1 year MRI experience and CT scanning.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
* Travel to other sites if required
* Participation in out-of-hours rota
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Ionising Radiation Legislation
* Venepuncture and cannulation
* Manual handling skills
* Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/patients and provide written reports
* Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
* Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
* Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
* Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
* Computer literate
Desirable
* Appraisal and objective setting
* Keyboard skills
* Organisational skills
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Community Diagnostic Centre
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
434-CR6197493-C #J-18808-Ljbffr