To work as a member of the plain film radiography team responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images within the radiology service.
Main duties of the job
To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures, without supervision, both within the department and externally e.g. theatre, wards, etc.
To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources; enabling the patient to receive a safe accurate and timely examination.
The post holder will be required to participate in the out of hours rota undertaken by the department and will assist in covering any non-rostered duties by mutual agreement between the post holder and the radiology manager.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers of varying abilities and understanding; explaining procedures in order to gain co-operation.
To re-assure and encourage patients and carers.To liaise with multidisciplinary teams regarding examination needs and results.To build and maintain good relationships within the team and other departments and disciplines, working together to develop service improvements.
To ensure the safe use of x-ray and associated equipment.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support.These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job responsibilities
* BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)
* HPC. REGISTERED
* Ability to undertake all general radiography
* Previous NHS experience
* Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols
* Ability to work out of hours - 30 min on call response time
* Flexible according to the demands of the service
Please see attached job description for full list of essential and desirable criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).
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.
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