Diagnostic Radiographer

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly radiology team. This post would suit a newly-qualified radiographer or a third year student about to qualify.

The Hillingdon Hospital Radiology Department is undergoing a transformation with the procurement of new equipment. We have recently added a new GE EVO CT scanner, brand new OPG machine with cone beam CT and 2x plain film DR rooms.  In addition, a state of the art breast imaging unit has been built at Mount Vernon Hospital.

During your first two years working with us you will not only be able to consolidate and develop your general radiographic skills but also acquire basic competencies in CT.

Opportunities to train in MRI and US are open to all staff, these posts are awarded on merit, not experience.

The radiology department is committed to developing their radiographers and we positively encourage and support extended roles and post graduate training. Currently we have  radiographers undertaking Post graduate Certificates in ultrasound, a radiographer led HSG and  PICC line insertion service and reporting radiographers providing musculo-skeletal reporting.

Our services are provided on two sites at the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate in the radiographer shift rota and the out of hours duties on both sites. Main duties include:

• To produce images of diagnostic quality that are properly identified with regard to patient’s name, side examined, date of examination etc., in line with trust and departmental protocols.
• Be adequately trained in the safe and competent use of equipment prior to operating it.
• To be fully competent in the operation of all appropriate imaging equipment.
• Use knowledge and skill to adapt your radiographic technique for complicated cases.
• Be responsible for the welfare and comfort of patients in the department.
• Assist with the training and supervision of student radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic assistants.
• Participate in the departments radiographer shift rota and out of hours rota to provide 24/7 radiology cover.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.