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Location
Dartford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
Clinical responsibilities: To take an advanced role in the activities of the Radiology department. To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures. To determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances. To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision-making. To independently interpret plain film radiographs (in a timely fashion) in order to establish a diagnosis, provide information to inform better patient management and treatment. To ensure that all patients are treated with consideration and care that is appropriate to their condition, using clinical judgement as to the optimum technique, selection of equipment and other parameters. Liaise with other staff to ensure the smooth running of the Radiology services. To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Ionising Radiations Regulations, the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations and the departmental protocols for the implementation of IR(ME)R. To abide by the Local Rules for radiation protection and the Operational and Safety Policy for MRI. To take part in the provision of an out-of-hours service. To undertake reporting of plain film examinations during core hours and at weekends as part of the reporting team To take part in the departments Quality Assurance programme, including regular testing of the Radiology equipment, and QA of the reporting service. To be aware of the principles of clinical governance and ensure that working practices conform to these principles. To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings where appropriate. Maintain professional standards at all times
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Salary
£45.75k - £52.07k per annum
