Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL111124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital /Royal South Hants Hospital / Princess Anne Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/12/2024
Employer heading
Specialist Diagnostic General Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you’ll do
The role will involve:
• Undertaking all aspects of general and trauma radiography, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging across 4 departments.
• Providing high quality imaging for in-patients, out-patients, direct access patients and trauma patients.
• Full participation in the shift roster covering the 24/7 service is essential.
• Taking on the role of team leader across a variety of imaging departments, including a busy Emergency X-ray service within our Major Trauma centre.
• Serving as a mentor and teacher for students, supernumerary staff and junior members of the team.
• Taking on additional responsibilities to contribute to the management of the department which will add to your CV appeal.
What we’re looking for
You'll need to have suitable previous experience working as a diagnostic radiographer, an ability to stay calm under pressure and excellent imaging techniques. It would be highly desirable for you to have proven supervisory experience.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Considerable post graduate experience of working in a department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice
- Appropriate BSc Radiography degree
- Team player who can also work independently
- Able to work within protocols
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
- Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
- Proven ability to effectively adapt imaging technique when necessary
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Previous supervisory/team leading experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
- Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Relevant clinical courses
- Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
Desirable criteria
- First Level Management or Supervisory Course
- Evidence of delegation skills
- Coaching qualification
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of involvement in ad understanding of governance processes
- Evidence of developing protocols
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- People management
- Leadership
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
- Fernando Silva
- Job title
- Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 5798
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