About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
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To authorise and perform Radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service for the management of patients referred from clinicians and other referrers in NHS Lanarkshire.
In this key role, you will:
Imaging examinations use highly dangerous radiations. It is the post holders responsibility to minimise radiation dose and risks to patients, staff, relatives, general public and self. This minimises the risk to current and future generations.
Clinical:
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To care for the needs and welfare of every patient.
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Act independently in the assessment of referrals for x-ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the authorisation of general x-ray examinations in order to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R.
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Verbal and written communications are used daily to query incorrect or unnecessary referrals in order to reduce patient dose or suggest a more suitable examination.
Managerial:
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Be able to exercise personal responsibility and make decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances. (E.g. Imaging in ED and theatre during a multiple trauma situation.)
Educational:
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Participate in mandatory training and actively pursue Continuous Professional Development keeping an up to date personal record.
What You'll Bring:
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Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration
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The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
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Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Claire Robertson, Deputy Radiology Service Manager on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
