Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-CR6197493-A
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Community Diagnostic Centre
- Town
- Amersham
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Rotational Radiographer
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Radiographers to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Community Diagnostic Centre in Amersham
You will join our team of Senior Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focused and friendly team. This post is rotational which will include CT & MRI and General X-ray if required.
This post will be based at CDC in Amersham Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site if required.
Main duties of the job
Vet and accept imaging requests and advising medical officers of the
appropriateness of requests.
To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by high pressure injector (over 16 years old) in line with the injection policy.
To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA programme and take appropriate action.
Interpret images sufficiently to discuss with a Consultant Radiologist further sequences within agreed protocols. In absence of Radiologist use experience and judgement of previous cases to take further images to demonstrate an area of abnormality.
Monitoring and clinical assessment of student radiographers.
Staff development and training.
Participate in and undertake Audit and research projects.
Assist with development of procedures and protocols.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Certificate in IV Injections
- HPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Strong experience in radiography including out of hours work
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience working in the NHS
- 2-3years experience in radiography including out of hours work
Desirable criteria
- Plus experience with Fluroscopy procedures
- Plus 1 year MRI experience and CT scanning.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable criteria
- • Travel to other sites if required
- • Participation in out-of-hours rota
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Ionising Radiation Legislation
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Manual handling skills
- Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/ patients and provide written reports
- Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Appraisal and objective setting
- Keyboard skills
- Organisational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandhya Sharma
- Job title
- Radiology Site Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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