County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
The Radiology Department seeks enthusiastic radiographers, qualified or soon to qualify, who are keen to develop their careers within a supportive environment. We offer a 6 month preceptorship scheme for newly qualified radiographers.
The Radiology service at CDDFT provides a wide range of modalities and opportunities to develop your clinical skills and knowledge. We offer the opportunity to become proficient in Fluoroscopy and Cath Labs as well as rotation through CT and MRI.
We have heavily invested in Radiology equipment across the trust with the latest install of MRI, CT and DR rooms.
We offer a fast paced primary imaging service to a busy Emergency Department as well as to local GPs, wards and out-patients. We perform a high number of imaging examinations in our innovative new theatres, including trauma, elective surgery and urology as well as interventional work in fluoroscopy and CT.
You will take part in a shift rota covering this service delivering care to our local population 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with the Senior Radiographers, Radiographers, Radiology students and other associated Radiology staff.
The staff member may be responsible for the continuing development of other Radiology personnel & or student Radiographers.
To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.
To provide high quality radiographic images that may assist in patient diagnosis & or management of care.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Job responsibilities
To carry out clinical duties to a high professional standard and maintain high standards of imaging and patient care at all times.
To adhere to good practices of Radiation protection standards (IRMER).
Actively promote a service that is responsive to the patients needs.
Promote teamwork to provide a high quality service.
Take part in general, mobile, fluoroscopy, dental, ward & theatre radiography.
To ascertain the validity of requests and prioritise workload in own area.
To be competent in the use of CRIS / PACS.
To report equipment malfunctions to a more Senior radiographer.
To assist junior staff / student radiographers in training to a level of competency where they are able to carry out most work procedures single handed.
Maintain awareness of current trends & developments in all aspects of general radiography & actively participate in a CPD programme.
Ensure that all incidents and complaints are recorded and dealt with (reported to a more senior Radiographer) in accordance with Trust policy.
To participate in the Clinical governance activities within the Radiology Directorate.
Undertake night and extended working day duties.
Optional participation in the Red dot scheme highlighting abnormalities to the AE department.
To rotate through the CT department if required.
To carry out any other duties that may be assigned by a more senior Radiographer.
Person Specification
Experience
* Comprehensive training with good level of competence in basic radiographic technique
* Awareness and involvement with clinical governance activities
Statutory Registration
* HCPC registration or awaiting registration
Qualifications
* DCR or BSc Radiography
* Commitment to CPD
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Professional appearance and manner
* Able to undertake radiographic duties
* Ability to operate within a scheme of work using evidence based practice
* Excellent organisational skills
Special Requirements
* Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
* Adaptable
* Flexible
* Motivated
* Team Player
* Experience of a QA system
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.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata
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