Diagnostic Radiographer/Clinical Technologist, Band 5
Qualifications The post holder must be qualified to BSc level in a relevant science subject, or a qualified Radiographer. Specialist knowledge is acquired through short courses and updates.
For Clinical Technologists, after a 3- year qualifying time and completion of a Portfolio, they should be eligible for inclusion on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists.
Experience Time to obtain the aforementioned qualifications normally 3 years of training.
Other Skills The post holder must have:- Good team working skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative within competencies achieved.
- Good keyboard skills for the manipulation of images.
- Detailed evidence of ongoing professional development by maintaining a portfolio.
Physical skills The post holder uses a range of specialised equipment.
Manual dexterity is required.Speed and precision are both required when handling radioactive sources.
Communication skills The post holder must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as the post-holder will have daily contact with patients and carers, in person and on the telephone.
They will also have working relationships with a wide variety of staff including: physicists, all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, & support staff.
Confidentiality and diplomacy are required in some situations.
Organisational skills The post holder must have the ability to organise themselves and work in a timely fashion and handle unexpected changes in the work pattern.
Knowledge The post holder must have a good understanding of current Radiation Protection legislation, including Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17), and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16) to allow them to work safely.
The post-holder must maintain their knowledge of Nuclear Medicine.This will be achieved by attending relevant local and National meetings and by private study.
The post-holder must keep an accurate Continuing Professional Development Portfolio as evidence of this.
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