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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
AFC Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-LG-EMF19079-B5
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey
Town
Guildford
Salary
£32,602 - £39,686 per annum pro rata including high cost area supplement
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/09/2025 23:59

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Radiographer ( Diagnostic)

AFC Band 5

Job overview

Together we deliver compassionate, safe care every day and we are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated radiographer to join and be a part of our friendly team.

As a new starter you will be provided with a full induction program and allocated a mentor to aid your transition from being a student to a qualified radiographer. In addition, you will have a named preceptor to support you through the preceptorship program. We also have Practice Educators to support both our students and radiographers with their training requirements.

Our band 5 training schedule includes all general areas of radiography, digital fluoroscopy and CT. Other training opportunities will be available to you as they arise. Funded opportunities for CPD are well supported by the department and these include the IV Cannulation and Red Dot courses.

The department comprises general x-ray, A&E x-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, a fluoroscopy unit, an interventional suite, a maxillo-facial unit (including cone beam CT capabilities), and digital mammography. We have 4 CT scanners: a Siemens Somatom, a GE Revolution, a GE Evo and a GE Frontier. We also have community sites providing plain film imaging and Ultrasound at Cranleigh, Haslemere (minor injuries unit), and Milford, as well as a Community Diagnostic Centre providing us with another GE Revolution CT scanner, and 2 additional MRI scanners.  

Main duties of the job

All radiographers have the opportunity to contribute to the training of our students from St George’s, University of London, and University of Brighton.

We are a 570 bed modern acute hospital situated in the historical town of Guildford. The Trust provides a comprehensive service, with national referrals to several of its specialities. We form one of the four cancer units which make up the Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire Cancer Network.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes all diagnostic radiographic procedures
To participate in 7 day working roster which includes in out of hours duties; at all times they will be expected to work within protocols
Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative which support junior staff and students 
Be responsible for own CPD and professional and personal development.

The post holder will undertake diagnostic examinations in accordance with IR(ME)R and department protocols:
•    to be responsible for the authorisation and justification of examinations for plain film imaging relevant to the post 
•    to produce images of diagnostic quality using the lowest possible dose

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To independently assess and justify examinations under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR (ME) R 2000

To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard of work, and to evaluate the clinical quality of images produced

Assess, prioritise and organise own workload within assigned area and work within own professional scope of practice


Work independently when providing a standby and on-call service to patients requiring urgent imaging due to trauma or acute illness

Prioritise own workload, depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their assessment, diagnosis and /or management

Be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records

Supervise junior members of staff, students and support personnel as required. Teach, assess and report on (for the university) student Radiographers competence on a range of complex diagnostic procedures

Following attendance of a ‘Red Dot’ course and in line with departmental protocol identify areas(s) of abnormality/ trauma on accident & emergency referral images

Undertake any duties assigned by the management team commensurate with the post.

Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to & high levels of cleanliness are maintained. Ensure that equipment faults/ safety hazards are reported promptly and appropriate action taken

Participate in audit and Quality Assurance programmes, as requested

Participate in Clinical trials and new equipment evaluation, as requested

Comply with the implementation of National standards and policies such as:

Health & Safety, including risk assessment and COSHH
Radiation Protection Procedures
Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 
IR (ME) R-2000

Observe & apply Trust policies, departmental protocols, care group risk management strategy, data protection, Equal opportunities and Codes of practice

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers
  • D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree)
  • Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council)
  • Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Knoweldge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Radiation protection
  • IR(ME)R 2000
  • Audit
  • Knowledge of CR, PACS &RIS Systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kimberley Shipway
Job title
Radiology Transformation Manager
Telephone number
01483 571122
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