Job summary
- Main area
- Radiographer Band 5
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Currently using a rotational shift pattern, mixing long days, 9-5 Monday to Friday, includes weekends and nights)
- Job ref
- 251-FCSS8244-RADIO
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basingstoke Hospital
- Town
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Radiographer
Band 5
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
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Main duties of the job
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To act as operator and justify examinations under IR(ME)R regulations obtaining advice from senior staff where appropriate; to obtain verbal consent from patients prior to examination after explanation of radiation risks
· Assess and manage your own workload to focus on patient priority as part of a team. This will include changing demands from ED and wards, particularly during out of hours shifts
· To act as an independent radiographic practitioner, meeting the standards set within the Health and Care Professions Council’s professional code of practice. · To continue to develop through Continuous Professional Development and by role extension as appropriate · To be responsible for ensuring that important and often life-threatening information seen on images is communicated to the referring team / reporting radiologist or radiographer for immediate action
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Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [email protected].
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To conduct diagnostic radiography examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental, Trust and legal standards and requirements.
To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.
Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
Able to conduct and complete examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- Evidence of knowledge of general imaging is up to date
Desirable criteria
- Experience in image interpretation
Experiance and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NHS Experience as a Radiographer or Student Radiographer
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of radiographic procedures including IRMER Regulations
Desirable criteria
- Experience in more than one hospital
- Experience of working with students
Skill and Ability
Essential criteria
- Excellent written communication skills
- Evidence of knowledge of ALARP, pregnancy and patient care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- James Jackson
- Job title
- Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256319848
- Additional information
James Jackson
Superintendent Radiographer
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