Radiographer

Job Description

• Undertake radiographic and imaging examinations as required.
• Maintain a high standard of radiography service to patients and staff in other departments, ensuring courtesy, kindness, interest, and efficiency.
• Ensure that radiation protection rules are applied at all times and comply with Ionizing Radiations Regulations (N.I.) 2000 and Ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (N.I.) 2000. Observe departmental local rules and protocols concerning ionizing radiation.
• Take part in routine daily inspections of equipment and quality assurance procedures. Report any deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate manager.
• Keep up-to-date with current techniques and developments in radiographic and imaging procedures. Strive to achieve a high standard of image quality by:
  • Following exposure charts accurately.
  • Checking images thoroughly and following assessment guidelines.
  • Seeking advice from more senior staff when necessary.
• Take responsibility for keeping the department and work area clean, tidy, and safe.
• Exhibit a flexible approach to work to accommodate urgent cases as necessary.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures of the Trust are applied and adhered to.
• Supervise and train assistant staff and student radiographers.
• Ensure effective and economical use of resources and report all occurrences of defects that may affect health and safety.
• Facilitate departmental efficiency by assuming the responsibilities of a more senior officer if that officer is absent, for a limited period.
• Liaise and communicate with all other staff in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Participate in departmental individual performance reviews and undergo retraining and counseling if necessary.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development in accordance with Continual Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
• Develop evidence-based competency skills and knowledge by assisting senior members of staff in various modalities within the department.
• Actively participate in departmental quality initiatives, quality assurance programs, and audit and research projects.
• Be familiar with and abide by all present and future local, departmental, and national quality and patient care standards.
• Follow the Society of Radiographers and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct for Radiographers, as well as Health and Safety at Work and HAAD Regulations.
• Be willing to work in any of the Trust’s Radiology Departments if required.
• Participate in flexible working arrangements, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, shift rotas, on-call duty, and out-of-hours working, subject to departmental needs.
• Ensure that complaints and incidents are dealt with appropriately and reported to a senior member of staff in accordance with departmental and Trust policies.
• Carry out any other duties as required by your manager or service needs.