Clinical Radiographer - Huntingdon
- NHS
- Full Time
- Huntingdon
- 29970.00 - 36483.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Would you like to work in a progressive, forward thinking Imaging Department?
With career progression opportunities for all grades, the chance to work with new equipment across all modalities and the opportunity to increase your earnings... North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) are looking to hire a Band 5 Radiographer.
At NWAFT we foster a learning environment, support Radiographers to identify their development needs, give them opportunities to move between specialties and find their niche.
Main duties of the job
To produce high quality diagnostic images and provide high quality patient care to the service users adhering to national guidelines and taking into account relevant legislation including, but not limited to, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2018 and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17).
The post holder will participate in all areas of the clinical rota to include dental, theatre, accident and emergency, orthopaedics, endoscopy, mobile procedures, paediatrics, CT and fluoroscopy and work independently when required. There will be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours, where you will be working unsupervised in a multi disciplinary role as part of the decision process in patient management (A&E red dot).
May undertake one of more of the following as extended role:
- Venopuncture
- Work in a specialised modality, e.g. Computerised Tomography
- Representative at Trust wide meetings e.g. improving working lives
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full description and main responsibilities.
To undertake tasks in all areas of the department in line with departmental protocols.
These includes:
- Providing high quality clinical and technical service
- Implementing diagnostic procedures in line with department protocols
- Using professional and highly developed physical skills to manipulate equipment with narrow margins for error.
- Position patients using dexterity, coordination and sensory skills and where appropriate intravenous access and administration of medicines in accordance with department protocols.
- Ensuring all necessary documentation pertaining to radiography is completed
- Ensuring all radiographs are correctly identified and managed in accordance with departmental protocols
- Operation and maintenance of radiography equipment according to established protocols
Person Specification
Education & qualification
Essential
- GCSE & A level equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- DCR or BSC Hons
Experience
Essential
- Recent general radiography experience
Desirable
- Experience in intravenous cannulation
Key Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local NHS targets and initiatives
- Knowledge of CRIS and PACS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
