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Main area: Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 9 months (Covering Career Break)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 391-RFL-6923131
Site: The Royal Free Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Radiographers to join the Radiology team at the Royal Free Hospital. This post will allow you to build on and develop your clinical skills, with the opportunity to rotate through specialist modalities.
Education and training are key elements of the department. Full training in Interventional Radiology and CT will be given. Rotational radiographers can train and rotate in MRI; an interest in MRI is welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department is currently undergoing a multimillion-pound project to redevelop the radiology department. The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD) and opportunities are available for further training and development, including postgraduate study, radiographer reporting, and advanced practice.
There are 4 CT scanners which perform complex cardiac and vascular angiography, virtual colonography, and specialised hepatobiliary imaging amongst a range of general examinations.
The Interventional Radiology and Cardiology department is comprised of 5 dedicated interventional labs, providing a comprehensive interventional service for all specialties within the trust.
There are 4 Siemens MRI scanners, three 1.5T and one 3T, providing a range of complex services including HPB, Neuro, urology, and vascular imaging.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
* DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Experience
* Experience of a diverse range of radiographic techniques
* Experience performing radiographic examinations in theatre and ward environments
* Experience using PACS and RIS
* Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations
* Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests
* Experience of specialised imaging techniques such as CT, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology or MRI
Skills and aptitudes
* Ability to work within a team
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to prioritise and organise demands for radiology services
* Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of radiation protection methods
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross-sectional anatomy
* Keen interest in mentoring junior staff and students
* IV Cannulation Certificate
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of MRI safety
Personal Qualities & attributes
* Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future imaging techniques
* Commitment to patient care and safety
* Commitment to CPD
* Supportive of management protocols and operational changes
* Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives using empathy
* Ability to approach disputes in a calm and objective manner
Others
* Clear and appropriate communication skills
* Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
* Presents self as an upstanding representative of the Royal Free London Trust
* Presentable appearance
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