Locum Senior Radiographer

Locum Senior Radiographer

Location: Kent

Pay: £20 - £30 per hour

Client Pay: It's a Direct Pay Mechanism

About Client:

Our client Trust provides healthcare services across East Kent, including different hospitals. It focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a range of medical specialties, and engaging in research and education. The Trust is committed to improving health outcomes and patient experiences in the region.

Job Summary:

Department: Imaging Department (General X-ray Areas)

Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform radiographic examinations, correlate practice with Directorate protocols, train and supervise junior staff and trainees, work independently during out-of-hours duties.

Main Duties:

• Assist senior Radiographic staff with day-to-day management and function of radiological sciences.
• Supervise and support junior staff; ensure an efficient and high-quality service.
• Manage and report equipment/power failures as appropriate.
• Promote and participate in clinical audits.
• Conduct radiographic examinations to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as needed.
• Adhere to the ALARA principle and ensure safety in the use of ionizing radiation.
• Produce high-quality, accurately labelled images.
• Complete mandatory training and demonstrate competency in equipment use.
• Participate in appraisal processes and full shift system, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Utilize Patient Administration System and Radiological Sciences technology (e.g., PACS).

Application Requirements:

• 18 months (about 1 and a half years) post-Degree/DCR(R) qualification experience, BSc (Honours) Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• NHS experience.
• Minimum 18 months (about 1 and a half years) post-qualification experience, evidence of a wide range of general work.
• Experience in other modalities.
• Extensive anatomical knowledge, understanding of pathological processes.
• Good interpersonal skills, effective communication, decision-making, leadership, management and supervisory skills, excellent radiographic skills.
• Uphold and model Trust values, full HCPC registration.