- BSc Radiography or equivalent ( Diploma of the College of Radiographers )
- Health & Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC)
- Sound clinical knowledge of radiography
- Awareness of current radiographic developments
- Sound knowledge of IRMER regulations
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
- Clinical Training in a recognised training establishment
- Previous Experience of working in a UK NHS environment
Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom - Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Due to internal promotions we have position (s) for full time Radiographer(s) (Band 5) within the Radiology service at Kingston Hospital which has achieved an Outstanding CQC rating. The department provides a full range of diagnostic studies. The service currently undertakes approximately 300,000 examinations per annum and has access to a full complement of imaging modalities.
The Radiology Department is just completing a radiology MES project where the entire infrastructure and equipment has been replaced.
In addition to excellent training and development opportunities, the Trust offers wide-ranging staff benefits which include childcare, an excellent pension scheme and staff discounts. We offer an induction and preceptorship program structuring the Band 5 journey to a Band 6 level of competence.
The post-holder would be expected to participate in the department's shift system.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Leese Brimicombe, a Radiology Line Lead email
***PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4 June 2024 Face to Face***
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
The post holder will assess/treat their own workload of patients/clients and maintain associated records and may also supervise assistants, support workers and students working with the post holder
The post-holder would be expected to participate in the departments shift system.
About us
The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this, our four values are that we are all:-
Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first) Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputationAnd that we:
Value each other - we all value each other's contribution.
- Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'
Our Department Philosophy is to provide a comprehensive quality radiographic and radiological service to a variety of client groups within the hospital. We value every member of our team and their contribution to delivering a safe and first class service. We recently achieve the highest level in a CQC IRMER inspection.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
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Person SpecificationQualification
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Knowledge
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Experience
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