Whitstable Medical Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Radiographer with previous NHS experience to join our friendly team providing general x-ray examinations to a high diagnostic standard.
The x-ray room is open 8.00 am 8.00 pm, 7 days a week. The post-holder will be required to work on a flexible rota to include weekend working. There will be more shifts offered to cover annual leave.
This opportunity for our expanding team is part -time, 24 hours per week. The rate of pay will be dependent on experience and weekend rate of pay is enhanced.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work autonomously with the Philips C90 X-Ray Machine at Estuary View Medical Centre. They will be responsible for managing their own workload to provide ad hoc x-ray imaging for a busy Urgent Treatment Centre and multiple out-patient clinics as well as a full list of GP appointed patients.
About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 25 equity partners and 6 salaried GPs looking after over 43,500 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with Digital x-ray.
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
* To produce high quality radiographic images for various referral sources.
* To demonstrate a working knowledge of and act in accordance with IR(ME)R 17 and IRR 17
* To efficiently manage a busy workload autonomously. Demonstrate communication and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise while providing high quality care to our patients
* To participate in the red dot and preliminary clinical evaluation process
* To demonstrate sound IT and administrative skills; the post-holder will be required to book patients onto the x-ray console, service record and scan some documentation
* To undertake image transfer transactions via Image Exchange Portal, e-mail and CD media
* To participate in the x-ray room QA equipment checks
* To supervise and support student radiographers
* Promote good practice consistent with legislation, Whitstable Medical Practice and in accordance with the Society of Radiographers core standards and Professional Code of Conduct.
* To maintain professional HCPC registration
* Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
* Identify with the Lead Radiographer the risks and priorities when improving the x-ray service, making constructive suggestions for improvement
* Keep up-to-date with relevant health related policy and work to consider the impact and strategies for implementation with the Lead Radiographer
* Work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the practice.
Person Specification
Experience
* Clinical experience in general x-ray examinations within a busy routine GP and acute trauma setting.
* IR(ME)R17 and IRR17
* Equipment QA experience
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration
* Red Dot Training
Skills and Abilities
* Time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
* Ability to work under pressure with a calm disposition.
* Empathetic and respectful to all individuals.
* Adaptable, flexible and motivated.
* A keen enthusiasm and interest for plain film x-ray.
* To be proactive in CPD Development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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