Band 6 Senior Radiographer

To work alongside the General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre Superintendent to integrate the General x-ray services for Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.

To participate in the A&E and out of hours services

To participate in the training of Band 5 Radiographers, student Radiographers and assistant practitioners.

To work in conjunction with the General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre Superintendent to improve service delivery and service improvement for the benefit of the patient.

To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

To liaise with other Health Care Professionals and departmental staff daily to ensure the optimal care for patients.

To continue to develop one's own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development.

To maintain clinical expertise by rotating through other imaging service areas.

To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, staff, visitors and staff according to the Trusts' Health and Safety Policy

Main duties of the job

To undertake General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre examinations regularly, ensuring high technical and professional standards.

To prepare the patient for diagnostic examinations and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise by rotating regularly to other imaging service areas and to carry out imaging examinations.

To provide a personal and patient focused X-ray service.

To assist, train and supervise staff in General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre examinations as appropriate and to provide leadership and motivation.

To induct imaging staff to the working of the X-ray areas with special attention to fire alarms and evacuation procedures.

To liaise with consultants, nursing, clerical and other staff within the hospitals for the benefits of patient care.

To assist with the day to day running of the computer system and help with computer training.

Ensure the fabric of the department and the patient waiting areas are in good and safe working order and to arrange repairs as required.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.