Senior Radiographer

• To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards
• To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care
• Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities
• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI
• Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate
• To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.
• Participate in the out of hours, on call and stand by rotas as required
• To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate
• Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department
• Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required
• Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of SOR
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
• Well motivated

Desirable

• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level