Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring patients receive the best standard of care and high-quality X-ray images.
• Delivering an effective and professional service in a dynamic environment.
• Carrying out modality-specific imaging procedures to best practice standards.
• Providing a positive patient experience from referral to results.
• Running quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Respecting patient customs, values, and spiritual beliefs.
• Performing triage functions of referrals.
• Supporting patient bookings and maintaining accurate patient information.
• Completing competency assessments.
• Adhering to operational procedures and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Working as a practice educator, assisting placement students and colleagues.
• Sharing knowledge and experience with the wider team.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong experience in X-ray, including running an X-ray department.
• Understanding of fundamental MRI and CT physics and techniques.
• Knowledge of radiographer roles regarding patient care, career development, and colleague support.
• High level of professionalism and technical skills.
• Aptitude for improving quality.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles, and GDPR.
• Flexible approach to work, able to work across 7 days (Mon-Sun).
• Strong teamwork skills, supportive, caring, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy environment.
• Positive attitude and passion for the service.
• Experience working with X-ray equipment (hospital or mobile).
• Experience in routine MRI and CT examinations (desirable).
• Confidence running an X-ray service.
• Completion of relevant courses such as infection control, manual handling, and basic life support.
• Understanding of health and safety policies and procedures related to imaging equipment.
• Strong radiation protection understanding.
• Supporting other team members’ development and training.