Dexa Reporting and Lead Radiographer
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Newmarket, Suffolk
Dexa Reporting and Lead Radiographer
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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Newmarket, Suffolk
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 13 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: db7506eb58ae4547a69bbf84e41661cb
Location ref: Newmarket, Suffolk
Full Job Description
Undertake Dexa reporting in line with departmental protocols. You will be expected to participate in the planning, organisation, leadership and management of the Dexa service.
Play an integral role in delivering the Dexa and x-ray service, working clinically when required.
Maintain an interest in the profession and knowledge of new techniques and protocols, attending courses where necessary, in line with service demand. Continue a personal development plan with guidance from the appraisal system, updating knowledge in specialist area.
Participate in the training program in place for radiography students and on occasions other students, from school leavers to junior doctors. Assist and guide more junior and/or newly qualified Radiographer Reporting Practitioners. Provide regular lectures/training to enhance radiographers' learning for their CPD.
Please note: If you are recruited as a trainee Dexa reporting Radiographer you will be paid at AfC band 6 throughout the training period (approximately 12 - 18 months) and will move to band 7 upon successful completion of post-graduate qualification, achievement of required competencies and approval to report autonomously. There will be a requirement to attend ad-hoc training days at the West Suffolk Hospital site throughout the training period.
The working hours of the post are extended days (0800 - 2000) across a 7-day working pattern.
If you feel you meet the essential criteria in the person specification or would be willing to complete the required training to achieve this, and you are committed to delivering excellent patient care and a high-quality service then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
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