Job Title: Radiographer
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Main Purposes of Post
The Radiographer will be responsible for producing quality diagnostic images using digital X-ray technology, influencing the direct care of patients. They will assist other clinicians to help manage patients enabling the diagnosis and treatment plans to be formulated. There will be an expectation to be involved in and learn about all imaging (including Ultrasound) within the clinic.
Person specification
The Radiographer should have, or be able to demonstrate:
o A good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
o Independence in the assessment of referrals for examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of examinations.
o Possession of a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray and imaging devices.
o Advice giving to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image
o Ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work
o Good professional standing
o The required knowledge and skills, to keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques
o Ability to teach
o Understanding of Audit and Quality Assurance
o A willingness to be involved in policy development such as: Health and safety, COSHH, radiation protection, quality assurance
o Ability to liaise with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and other medical organisations in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills
o Flexibility.
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Expert in X-ray imaging (and ideally Ultrasound)
o X-ray interpretation skills an advantage
o Proactive approach.
o Strong written and spoken English language communication skills, other languages desirable.
o Competency in computer applications
o Good Customer care skills and commitment to quality customer care.
o Strong communication.
o Capable of building up positive relationships with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and outside agencies
o Team player.
o Flexible
o Integrity.Duties and Responsibilities
o Act independently in the assessment of referrals for examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of examinations especially with regard to reducing unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients
o Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray (and ultrasound) equipment and manage faults effectively
o Provide advice to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image to identify possible pathology
o Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
o Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management
o Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients
o Maintain the required knowledge and skills, to keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques
o Teach staff and patients as necessary
o Be actively involved in Audit and Quality Assurance to maintain effective Clinical Governance
o Maintain knowledge of technological and technical advances in methods of diagnostic Imaging in order to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the healthcare centre
o Be involved in Orthopantomogram for dental and Maxillo Facial/orthodontic referral and Intra Oral Dental work.
o Comply and contribute to the implementation of healthcare centre and professional policies and procedures such as: Health and safety, COSHH, radiation protection, quality assurance
o Ability to liaise with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and other medical organisations in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills
o Be prepared to perform other duties, as the service requires.
o Take initiative to ensure your work area is clean and adequately stocked. Attend to patients, visitors and staff in a punctual and professional manner.
o Respond to patients’ needs, special requests and complaints and alert the appropriate manager as needed.
o Order through the Chief Operating Officer
o Uphold and promote the healthcare centre’s mission, vision and values.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T: +256 417 727100 , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug
Deadline : 2nd March
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Main Purposes of Post
The Radiographer will be responsible for producing quality diagnostic images using digital X-ray technology, influencing the direct care of patients. They will assist other clinicians to help manage patients enabling the diagnosis and treatment plans to be formulated. There will be an expectation to be involved in and learn about all imaging (including Ultrasound) within the clinic.
Person specification
The Radiographer should have, or be able to demonstrate:
o A good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
o Independence in the assessment of referrals for examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of examinations.
o Possession of a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray and imaging devices.
o Advice giving to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image
o Ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work
o Good professional standing
o The required knowledge and skills, to keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques
o Ability to teach
o Understanding of Audit and Quality Assurance
o A willingness to be involved in policy development such as: Health and safety, COSHH, radiation protection, quality assurance
o Ability to liaise with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and other medical organisations in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills
o Flexibility.
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Expert in X-ray imaging (and ideally Ultrasound)
o X-ray interpretation skills an advantage
o Proactive approach.
o Strong written and spoken English language communication skills, other languages desirable.
o Competency in computer applications
o Good Customer care skills and commitment to quality customer care.
o Strong communication.
o Capable of building up positive relationships with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and outside agencies
o Team player.
o Flexible
o Integrity.Duties and Responsibilities
o Act independently in the assessment of referrals for examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of examinations especially with regard to reducing unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients
o Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray (and ultrasound) equipment and manage faults effectively
o Provide advice to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image to identify possible pathology
o Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
o Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management
o Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients
o Maintain the required knowledge and skills, to keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques
o Teach staff and patients as necessary
o Be actively involved in Audit and Quality Assurance to maintain effective Clinical Governance
o Maintain knowledge of technological and technical advances in methods of diagnostic Imaging in order to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the healthcare centre
o Be involved in Orthopantomogram for dental and Maxillo Facial/orthodontic referral and Intra Oral Dental work.
o Comply and contribute to the implementation of healthcare centre and professional policies and procedures such as: Health and safety, COSHH, radiation protection, quality assurance
o Ability to liaise with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and other medical organisations in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills
o Be prepared to perform other duties, as the service requires.
o Take initiative to ensure your work area is clean and adequately stocked. Attend to patients, visitors and staff in a punctual and professional manner.
o Respond to patients’ needs, special requests and complaints and alert the appropriate manager as needed.
o Order through the Chief Operating Officer
o Uphold and promote the healthcare centre’s mission, vision and values.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T: +256 417 727100 , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug
Deadline : 2nd March
