Diagnostic Radiographer Lymington, England
Job description
Job Title: Diagnostic Radiographer
Grade: Band 5
Trust: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Lymington hospital, Wellworthy road, Lymington. SO41 8QD
Ward/Dept: Radiology
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per week, 4 x 0800-1800 shifts – possible weekend GP lists
Pay rate: £16.84 - £26.95
If you are a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer and looking for an exciting new position, look no further...Southern Health are looking for an experienced diagnostic radiographer with experience in plain film and theatres to join their dynamic radiology service within Lymington Hospital in the New Forest.
Introduction to the Trust, Ward & Team:
Southern Health, provide a wide range of mental health, physical health and learning disability services for people across Hampshire. As an employee of Southern Health and the NHS, you’ll be entitled to a wide range of perks and benefits. Plus, Southern Health understand that to provide the best care to patients, it is important your health and wellbeing is looked after too with counselling, financial, legal and health and wellbeing services available to you
Within the role you will be performing a range of X-ray procedures, producing high quality diagnostic X-ray images and providing excellent patient care whilst maintaining a commitment to continuing professional development and a high level of technical and theoretical skills.
Responsibilities:
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below – as well as a few not included here, call today to discuss this further:
- To perform complex radiographic procedures to a high quality standard, contributing to the delivery of an effective and responsive radiology service
- To be responsible for ensuring that important and often life threatening information seen on the images is communicated to the referring team / reporting radiologist or senior radiographer for immediate action
- To act as a Practitioner and operator under IR(ME)R 2000 for Digital Radiography examinations – primary responsibility to optimise the practical aspects of the exposure for which they are responsible
- Utilise a wide range of radiographic techniques to a high-quality standard and have the ability to modify these techniques when appropriate, taking into account the patient’s condition
- Ensure ongoing competency when working independently in theatres and undertaking mobile radiography, identify any shortfalls to a senior member of staff
- Use equipment safely and appropriately, and report any malfunctions to the appropriate senior staff
- Always ensure the care and comfort of patients in the department
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
· In-date HCPC registration
· Knowledge of PACS/CRIS
· Significant experience in plain film and theatres
· Computer literate
Who are NHS Professionals?
If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.
Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -
· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
· Dedicated consultants
· Flexible working options
· Free DBS and free training
· Build holiday allowance
· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407552
· Stakeholder pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £16.84-£26.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lymington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 59397
