An opportunity has arisen for an experienced X-ray/theatre Radiographer to join the team at our clinic. The post would be ideally suited for somebody wishing to train in MSK MRI.

Responsibilities:

• To maintain HCPC registration.
• To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required regarding the selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
• To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.
• To ensure the safety of all patients and personnel within the MRI, theatre and x-ray departments.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• To ensure patients receive a high standard of care.
• To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• To match clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol.
• To operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye coordination,
• To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered (with help from senior radiographers if required) prior to patient departure from the department.
• To be able to offer good clinical judgement when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves.
• To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
• To ensure that urgent findings are communicated, and patients are directed accordingly.

For more information, contact Chris Taylor on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on chris@permanenthire.co.uk