Radiographer ( Diagnostic) inGuildford inGuildford PUBLISHED THU 31 OCT 2024

Band 5: £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) PERMANENT
CANCER CANNULATION NHS ULTRASOUND

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust rwXukNVN

Comprehensive Induction and Mentoring, New starters benefit from a full induction program and support from a mentor and preceptor, ensuring a smooth transition from student to qualified radiographer.

Diverse Training Opportunities, The role offers extensive training in various areas of radiography, including digital fluoroscopy and CT, along with funded opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Variety of Equipment and Procedures, The department is well-equipped with multiple types of advanced imaging equipment, providing radiographers with a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures to work on.

Multidisciplinary Team Environment, Working alongside a diverse team fosters a collaborative atmosphere, enhancing learning and professional development.

Student Training Involvement, Radiographers have the opportunity to contribute to the education and training of students from prestigious universities, enriching their own professional experience.

Location and Work Culture, Situated in the historical town of Guildford, the Trust offers a modern working environment focused on compassionate, safe care within a supportive team culture.

Career Growth Potential, The role encourages responsibility for personal and professional development, offering pathways for career advancement within the organization.

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Diagnostic Radiographer to join their supportive team. The position offers comprehensive induction and mentorship to ease the transition from student to qualified professional. As a band 5 radiographer, you will work across various modalities, including general x-ray, CT, MRI, and more, while receiving ongoing training and opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD). The department is well-equipped and fosters a collaborative environment, allowing for contributions to the training of students from local universities.

In this role, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team conducting diagnostic procedures, with responsibilities that include ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and standards. You'll be expected to demonstrate initiative while supporting junior staff and students, manage your own professional development, and produce high-quality images with optimal radiation safety. This position also involves participating in out-of-hours duties as needed, contributing to the trust’s comprehensive healthcare services, particularly within the renowned cancer network in the region.

Together we deliver compassionate, safe care every day and we are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated radiographer to join and be a part of our friendly team.

As a new starter you will be provided with a full induction program and allocated a mentor to aid your transition from being a student to a qualified radiographer. In addition, you will have a named preceptor to support you through the preceptorship program. We also have a Practice Educator to support both our students and radiographers with their training requirements.

Our band 5 training schedule includes all general areas of radiography, digital fluoroscopy and CT. Other training opportunities will be available to you as they arise. Funded opportunities for CPD are well supported by the department and these include the IV Cannulation and Red Dot courses.

The department comprises general x-ray, A&E x-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, a fluoroscopy unit, an interventional suite, a maxillo-facial unit, and digital mammography. We have 4 CT scanners: a Siemens Somatom, a GE Revolution, a GE Evo and a GE Frontier. We also have 3 community sites at Haslemere, Milford and Cranleigh Community Hospital.All radiographers have the opportunity to contribute to the training of our students from St George's, University of London and Brighton University.

We are a 570 bed modern acute hospital situated in the historical town of Guildford. The Trust provides a comprehensive service, with national referrals to several of its specialities. We form one of the four cancer units which make up the Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire Cancer Network.

About us
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes all diagnostic radiographic procedures. To fully participate in out of hours duties where they will be expected to work within protocols Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative which support junior staff and students Be responsible for own CPD and professional and personal development. The post holder will undertake diagnostic examinations in accordance with IR (ME) R and department protocols. To be responsible for the authorisation and justification of examinations for plain film imaging relevant to the post. To produce images of diagnostic quality using the lowest possible dose.

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1. What experience do you have with different imaging modalities, particularly in areas like CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy?

2. In your previous roles, how have you ensured compliance with IR(ME)R guidelines and departmental protocols?

3. Can you provide an example of a particularly challenging case you've encountered and how you handled it?

4. How do you maintain your professional development and stay updated on advancements in radiography?

5. How comfortable are you with using digital imaging systems, and can you describe any specific systems you have worked with?

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1. What experience do you have with different imaging modalities, particularly in areas like CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy?

2. In your previous roles, how have you ensured compliance with IR(ME)R guidelines and departmental protocols?

3. Can you provide an example of a particularly challenging case you've encountered and how you handled it?

4. How do you maintain your professional development and stay updated on advancements in radiography?

5. How comfortable are you with using digital imaging systems, and can you describe any specific systems you have worked with?

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