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Job summary

Main area
Imaging Department
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-BUR-3107
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Hospital Burton
Town
Burton-on-Trent
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Specialist Radiographer

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Senior Specialist Radiographer rotational in Plain Film based at Queens Hospital Burton.  This is a band 6 post requiring significant projectional radiography and theatre experience .  

The Senior Specialist Radiographer will work closely as part of the multi disciplinary team in the imaging department, taking direction from supervisory staff, superintendents and radiologists while acting as a team leader to junior colleagues and students. 

This role will have additional responsibilities in the area of governance compliance and QA.  

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the cross site radiographic team, carrying out both general and more complex radiographic examinations, in an efficient and caring manner. Maintaining the highest possible standards of radiography, with due regard for the Trust’s Health and Safety and Radiation Protection Policies, working without direct supervision. Supervise as required Radiographers, Student Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills to proactively support junior radiographers to participate in the full range of examinations performed within the screening room
  • To work as a senior radiographer in plain film participating in the out of hours shift system. 
  • To deputise for the Plain film superintendent in their absence.   

Closing date of applications: 23 July 2024

Interview date: 6 August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

HCPC & radiography degree

Essential criteria
  • Degree and HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of learning and CPD

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Relevant skills in projectional radiography
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable NHS experience post qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of knowledge and time spent in all areas of x-ray

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Relevant level of communication with multidisiplinary teams

Patient care

Essential criteria
  • Be able to demonstrate expereince of complex patient care

IT knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of relevant experience in all radiology and Trust systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Adam Bowes
Job title
Clinical Manager X-ray QHB
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01283 511511
Additional information

Ext. 5327 /Ext. 5155

 

 

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