Radiographer

***Previous applicants need not apply***

***Open to International Recruits***

***OPEN TO STUDENTS DUE TO QUALIFY IN 2023***

An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic radiographers to start or further develop their career with us at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

The role will include rotation through ED, theatre, mobiles and fluoroscopy, working across our busy main acute site, as well smaller community sites.

We have an excellent preceptorship and induction program to support your integration into the department.

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 candidates 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 of working in a busy acute hospital in addition to working in our community hospitals where the pace may sometimes be slower but equally challenging.

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.

1. To perform a broad range of x-ray examinations on patients commensurate with a high level of radiographic skill.

2. To undertake the autonomous evaluation of plain film images for diagnostic suitability.

3. 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 departments defined quality standards.

4. To maintain and promote a high quality patient focussed service.

5. To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to the patient departure from the department.

6. To participate in the departments 24 hour, 7 day a week shift system which will include weekend, Bank Holiday and night shifts.

7. 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 reasonable achievable in line with Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL).

8. Ensure general cleanliness and tidiness of all clinical areas including cleaning and disposal of clinical and hazardous waste.

9. Awareness of Health and Safety precautions in respect of staff, patients and visitors.

10. To participate in the Quality Assurance Programme and take part in
departmental audit.