Radiographer: Trauma, Acute and General Radiography (TAG)

RCHT is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer looking to develop their clinical and professional skills.

Radiographers interested in working at RCHT could also have the opportunity to work on rotation, subject to induction and competency training in CT, IR or MRI.

3rdYear students hoping to qualify this summer are encouraged to apply as we can employ as a B4 ARP until HCPC registration is achieved.

The imaging department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers & Radiographer apprentices from Exeter & Plymouth Universities and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our radiographic workforce.

You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice.

There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.

The Clinical Imaging Service is county wide offering patient’s high quality diagnostics in their local community hospital or specialist services at the Royal Cornwall, St Michaels and West Cornwall Hospitals.

The diagnostic Imaging department continues to maintain accreditation through the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) and has been inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Outstanding’, - the highest possible rating.

Please take a moment to view this link and see the opportunities in Clinical Imaging: youtube.com/watch?v=9idN9cvivdk

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Perform a wide range of clinical imaging examinations within Clinical Imaging as well as in Theatres, Wards and Accident and Emergency.

To work as part of a team providing a 24 hour, 7 day radiographic service for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, including a commitment to the ‘on-call’ service.

The Practitioner will comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation (IRR 17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) regulation (IR(ME)R 2017) and the Trust Radiation Safety Policy.

Justify radiology referrals (within scope of practice) using referral criteria which falls within the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines and the Clinical Imaging Protocol Manual.

To occasionally deputise for the Shift Leader in their absence or when required.

To work with the Radiography Team to continually improve the Clinical Imaging Service.

To work closely with colleagues within a multidisciplinary team