Job Description
Radiographer Band 5
To assess specific communication needs of individual patients.
To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients prior to, during and after an examination.
To communicate effectively and empathetically with relatives of
patients.
To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging
procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.
Interview Date: TBC
Please note - previous NHS Experience is an essential requirement for this role.
To act as an independent practitioner, showing the ability to carry out a
wide range of diagnostic examinations to a high standard.
To work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service.
To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area.
Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George’s Hospital and St George’s Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research. Outside St George’s Hospital, we support the education of more medical students than any other teaching hospital in south London.
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.