Diagnostic Radiographer - Newport Cottage Care Centre inTelford inTelford PUBLISHED 1 DEC 2023

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum  PERMANENT 


For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Radiographer to support the booked GP X-ray service at Newport Cottage Care Centre in Newport, Shropshire, which is funded by the Newport League of Friends.

The Newport Cottage Care Centre boasts Philips Dura-Diagnost DXR equipment installed in 2021. This service is fully supported by the Radiology team at the Princess Royal Hospital, who provide the radiation infrastructure and support for the service, SaTH will be the employers for the successful candidate who will be able to access all resources available to the teams on the main sites.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and have current HCPC registration and have had previous experience training or working in an NHS Hospital.


POST PURPOSE SUMMARY:

  • To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2.
  • To 'Authorise under protocol 'medical exposures using the Department's IR(ME)R authorisation Protocols and own experience to ensure a safe effective X-ray service to all patients.
  • To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
  • To manage a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.
  • To support and assist Band 7 Radiographers and deputise for them in their absence.
  • To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies.
  • To maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality at all times.


For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Radiographer to support the booked GP X-ray service at Newport Cottage Care Centre in Newport, Shropshire, which is funded by the Newport League of Friends.

The Newport Cottage Care Centre boasts Philips Dura-Diagnost DXR equipment installed in 2021. This service is fully supported by the Radiology team at the Princess Royal Hospital, who provide the radiation infrastructure and support for the service, SaTH will be the employers for the successful candidate who will be able to access all resources available to the teams on the main sites.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and have current HCPC registration and have had previous experience training or working in an NHS Hospital.


POST PURPOSE SUMMARY:

  • To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2.
  • To 'Authorise under protocol 'medical exposures using the Department's IR(ME)R authorisation Protocols and own experience to ensure a safe effective X-ray service to all patients.
  • To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
  • To manage a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.
  • To support and assist Band 7 Radiographers and deputise for them in their absence.
  • To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies.
  • To maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality at all times.



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