Rotational Radiographer

• To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate
• Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic
• To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques
• To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital
• nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered
• To undertake CT scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols
• To undertake plain film radiography
• To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS)
• To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
• General Radiographic training
• CT competent to work solo
• Post graduate experience in Radiography
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
• Excellent patient care
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills

• Evidence of CPD
• Intravenous cannulation
• Experience in plain film/CT trauma imaging
• CT cardiac and/or CT Colon experience

5% recruitment and retention premia