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This post is open to Non UK Residents Only. For UK applicants, please apply on the UK Residents vacancy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team, to undertake a variety of plain film, dental, fluoroscopy, mobile and theatre examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.
Working within the Radiology department at FGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with a Siemens DR room and a Phillips DR room as well as 2 Phillips DR mobiles, two GE image intensifiers and a brand new GE fluoroscopy suite.
The department carries out of full range of investigations, including MR, CT, US and SPECT Imaging. PACS was installed in April 2007 and updated in 2017.
Applications from final year students would also be welcome.
This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work. To assess the physical, mental emotional or spiritual needs of the patient, and adjust technique accordingly. Must be able to adapt protocols, procedures and techniques according to the patient’s clinical condition. To ensure patients understand what examination they are having and gain valid informed consent. This must include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating (deaf, blind etc) To input data accurately into the Radiology Information System To ensure the information held on the hospital Information system is correct and amend as required. Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner.
To provide a written comment on the appearances seen on an x-ray, as an aid to the requesting casualty officer- not to be responsible for diagnosis.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/