- To exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively improve the patient experience. - To act as the justifying radiographer for X-Rays and uphold best practice with regard to radiation protection. - Perform pre-examination safety and identification checks with patients and staff. - Perform examinations either in person or as part of the team, maintaining high professional standards and supporting and monitoring the quality standards of the directorate. - To demonstrate skill in adapting techniques to achieve high quality diagnostic products in patients whose condition would otherwise prevent this, without compromising care, when dealing with patients who are in pain and distress. - To provide a safe environment for both staff, patients and visitors, complying with current legislation relating to all aspects of health and safety, IRMER and IRR17, reporting any untoward incidents and being involved in risk assessments and incident reporting. - To vet specific imaging requests as required with advice and guidance from the Imaging Lead. - To ensure that any faults are recorded and reported to the Imaging Lead. To liaise with engineers as required. - To ensure equipment quality assurance is carried out as required and to seek advice from appropriately qualified advisors on Radiation Protection (RPA) and quality assurance. - To follow all relevant safety and recommended guidelines. - To be conversant with the patient RIS/PACS system, understand the appointment and bookings system and take part in the management of emergency, private or short notice bookings. - To work with the Imaging Lead to ensure turnaround times and strategic targets are adhered to at all times with reference to reporting and vetting/booking and any non-conformances are managed and/or justified appropriately. - To participate in the extended working day and bank holiday rota as appropriate. To be flexible with shift patterns in view of staffing levels and training needs. - To actively participate in clinical and service audit or research to improve and monitor service. - To monitor and maintain stock levels for consumables and liaise with appropriate staff. - To participate in any appropriate clinical/communications meetings. - To assist in the induction and training of new staff. - To ensure that urgent findings are communicated with clinicians. - To ensure appropriate patient consent has been acquired for imaging examinations.