Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
To independently interpret, report and diagnose Radiology examinations such as musculo-skeletal, chest and abdominal, cross sectional, Nuclear Medicine or fluoroscopy imaging, the results of which will directly influence the management of the patient. You will provide care for patients attending the general Radiology Department and specialist areas as identified in your role.
You will normally work without direct clinical supervision but will report to the Senior Superintendent Radiographers within the Directorate.
To supervise junior staff and carry out routine radiographic examinations both within and outside of the department to the standards required, and in a manner which maintains the care and safety of patients and the safety of others.
In addition, dependent on experience, you may undertake a range of specialised examinations such as CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy and be expected to work unsupervised in one or more of these areas from time to time.
You will be required to participate in the provision of an out of hours service as required.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This post is structured around 4 core functions to include:
* Responsible for reporting in specialised field
* Undertake radiographic examinations of patients
* Provide care for patients attending the department including assisting patients when necessary
* Liaise with staff across the Health Board
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications / Training
* BSc in Radiography or equivalent
* HCPC Registration
* Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Reporting
* Master's qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
* Relevant personal history of continuing professional development
* Significant post-qualification experience
* Relevant supervisory / management experience
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
Skills
* Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
* Previous history of training staff
Knowledge
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit
* Knowledge of quality assurance and radiation safety policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
* Highly motivated
* Dedicated and open to flexibility within the post
* Keen to progress professionally
* Ability to speak Welsh
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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
£46,840 to £53,602 a year pro rata
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