Diagnostic Radiographer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
• To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service
• To comply with accurate patient identification procedures
• To perform imaging examinations within Royal College of Radiologists(RCR) and Ionising Radiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations(IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines
• To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration
• To administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.
• To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations post intravenous contrast injection
• To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast
• To operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectional imaging.
• To accurately calculate scan delay times and pump injector volume/speed for cross-sectional imaging.
• To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imaging modalities within the department.
• To ensure validity of general x-ray imaging requests.
• To accurately position and manoeuvre patients.
• To be familiar with the appropriate use of manual handling aids, hoists, slide sheets and pat slides to comply with the Trust's Manual Handling Policy
• To be able to work unsupervised within clinical/ legal guidelines.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable criteria

• Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of cross-sectional imaging
• Minimum of two years post-graduate experience
• Mammography post graduate certificate/ experience

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to express themselves clearly in English
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
• Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
• Evidence of working within a team

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
• Evidence of CPD in MRI
• Innovative, challenging
• Confident, diplomatic, flexible
• Satisfactory health record

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

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Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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