Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Radiographer
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Bank: 0 days (Adhoc when required)
- Hours
- Part time
- Other
- Job ref
- 070-BSR-0225
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronllys Hospital
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £46,840 - £53,602 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Senior Radiographer
Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
To deliver effective diagnostic radiography services in Victoria Memorial and Montgomery County Infirmary hospitals radiography departments on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER/IRR regulations, ensuring a high-quality and efficient Radiographic Service.
To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments and to a diverse range of patient presentations.
To be able to take charge of the running of a work area and in their absence, deputise for the Team Lead Radiographer.
To support, direct and supervise the Radiography Health Care support workers and student Radiographers within the
department.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Bank Radiographer to join our patient centered team. Flexible working, with core hours of Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 with 30 mins unpaid lunch break.
Applicants must possess a BSc (Hon)/ DCR (R) in Diagnostic Radiography , have current HCPC registration and previous NHS experience is essential.
You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders including GP's , neighbouring health boards, MIU, Dental, Midwifery and NOUS services therefore good communication skills are essential.
You will be expected to have a flexible approach to team working. You will be required to work across sites on a rotational basis working in all aspects of general radiography to support the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- D.C.R.(R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- State Registered Radiographer Current HPC Registration
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or significant experience post registration in general radiography to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- To be skilled in plain x-ray techniques and the use of CR, RIS and PAC’s systems
- To be able to use computer packages and the RIS system
- To demonstrate a full understanding and principles of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR(ME)R 2017 and amended regulations 2010 and the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR) 2017
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate good verbal communication skills with different patient groups
- Able to undertake a wide range of general diagnostic X-ray examinations and associated administration duties
- Able to undertake moving and handling of patients and equipment within the service area
- Able to demonstrate adherence to infection prevention and control within the service area
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate PTHB values
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Kirkham
- Job title
- Professional Head of Radiography
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 613279
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