Bahavudheen Thankayathil

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

• Currently employed full-time (37.5 hours per week) as Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer at Basildon University Hospital. Also completed Band 6 Preceptorship and am awaiting final review meeting.
• Performing routine and supplementary projections of X-Rays in various patient conditions which include trauma, emergency and outpatients
• Performs cross sectional imaging, both plain and contrast studies, in CT department during m working hours as well as out-of-hours
• Doing OPG and Cephelo projections
• Makes effective use of radiation protective devices, materials and equipment provided
• Assisted in training new staff members to ensure consistent quality across team.
• Responsible for maintaining all modalities and follows policies and guidelines put forward by trust
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently and within team structure and behave in friendly and supportive manner to other employees
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of team
• Resolves any workplace conflict in professional manner through correct organizational processes
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders and report outcomes or needs to relevant manager or team leader
• Participated in regular professional development activities to keep up-to-date with advancements in field.
• Conducted mobile radiography in various departments, providing flexibility in service delivery.
• Maintained strict radiation safety standards for protection of patients, staff, and self.
• Delivered high-quality patient care by performing routine and complex radiographic procedures.

• Performing routine and supplementary projections of X-Rays in various patient conditions which include trauma, emergency and outpatients
• Doing OPG and Cephelo projections
• Assisting radiologist for routine ultrasound scanning and assisting radiologist to type ultrasound and x ray reports
• Undertake On call duties in various emergency condition
• Makes effective use of radiation protective devices, materials and equipment provided
• Regularly conduct quality tests for all radiation protective materials to ensure in proper conditions
• Give technical instructions to junior staffs
• Responsible for maintaining all modalities and regular checking registers and log book
• Devised effective schedules for equipment maintenance leading to reduced downtime and uninterrupted services.
• Enhanced patient understanding by explaining complex procedures in clear, simple language.

• Taking X-Rays routine and special cases such as RGU, MCU, IVU AND Barium study's, Spiral CT of routine and emergency and special procedure like angiograms and CT guided Biopsy
• Plane and contrast MRI
• Taking care of emergency and night duties independently
• Undertake On call MRI duties in various emergency condition
• Coordinating Academic section in Department
• Taking Mobile radiographs in Emergency Department and ICUs
• Makes effective use of radiation protective devices, materials and equipment provided
• Regularly conduct quality tests for all radiation protective materials to ensure in proper conditions
• Give technical instructions to junior staffs
• Responsible for maintaining all modalities and regular checking registers and logbook
• Assisted physicians in interpreting radiography results, aiding diagnosis process.