Radiographer

Role Overview

This is a demanding role where excellent technical expertise in all aspects is required to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient and professional service. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, performing radiographic examinations either single-handed or as part of a team, whilst ensuring a high standard of radiographic technique and patient care is maintained at all times.

You will gain experience working in a busy acute hospital in addition to community hospitals where the pace may sometimes be slower but equally challenging.

• Ensure a high standard of patient care, both clinical and pastoral, commensurate with good practice, ensuring all aspects of the service are delivered within the department’s defined quality standards.
• Maintain and promote a high quality patient‑focused service.
• Review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to the patient’s departure from the department.
• Participate in the department’s 24‑hour, 7‑day a week shift system, which will include weekend, bank holiday and night shifts.
• Comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR 17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017), ensuring radiation doses are kept as low as reasonably achievable in line with Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL).
• Ensure general cleanliness and tidiness of all clinical areas, including cleaning and disposal of clinical and hazardous waste.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety precautions in respect of staff, patients and visitors.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Programme and take part in departmental audit.

• Full HCPC registration.
• Previous experience in general radiography in an NHS establishment.
• Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures.
• Radiography degree or Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• Able to participate in the out‑of‑hours shift roster.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
• Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
• Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols.
• Proven ability to keep information confidential.
• Good computer skills.
• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.

We employ 8,000 staff, some of whom are award‑winning and internationally renowned for their work and achievements. We treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. Our high‑quality healthcare services are offered across five hospital sites and various community sites. At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust we are currently undergoing exciting changes transitioning from CR to DR technology and have a clear vision to be the leading provider of imaging services across East Lancashire, delivering the highest standards and providing safe, personal and effective care to all our patients.

Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals who will make you feel very welcome. Our service is committed to encouraging staff to widen their scope of practice, with continuous professional development actively encouraged and supported by expert clinical leads.