Band 6 Radiographer

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training and development

Excellent team culture

Zusammenfassung

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Radiographer to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging across Plain Film, CT and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, comfort and dignity, and to support outpatient, inpatient and urgent care pathways.

You will participate in supervision and training of students and junior staff and contribute to service development and audit activities.

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to perform radiographic imaging across Plain Film, CT and CBCT.
• Experience in supervising students and junior staff is desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining patient safety, dignity and comfort.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across Plain Film, CT and CBCT.
• Assess referrals and prioritise workloads to meet outpatient, inpatient and urgent care needs.
• Supervise students and support junior staff within the radiography team.

Kenntnisse

Radiography

MRI experience

Patient care

Teamwork

CPD

Ausbildung

Radiography degree

Jobbeschreibung

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, patient-focused diagnostic imaging service across Plain Film, CT and Cone Beam CT (CBCT) at Queen Victoria Hospital. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will perform a wide range of imaging examinations, ensuring patient safety, dignity and comfort are maintained at all times. The role involves independently undertaking imaging procedures, assessing referrals, maintaining imaging quality standards and adhering to IR(ME)R and radiation protection requirements. The post holder will be expected to support the efficient running of the department, prioritising workload appropriately to meet the needs of outpatient, inpatient and urgent care pathways. As a Band 6 Radiographer, you will contribute to the supervision and support of students, assistant practitioners and less experienced staff, whilst actively participating in service development, quality improvement and audit activities. The successful candidate will participate in the departmental weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota following the completion of appropriate training and competency assessments. Flexibility is essential to support the needs of a busy diagnostic imaging service. Experience in MRI would be advantageous but is not essential, as opportunities for further professional development and training will be supported within the department. Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

• Be able to use the full range of radiographic equipment within the departments including general, CT, mobile, CBCT, and fluoroscopy
• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to all patients
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
• To maintain a safe working environment within the departments
• Clinically supervise and train Student Radiographers during Hospital placements
• Maintain the highest professional standards as set out by the Health Professions Council

The successful applicant once fully trained, will be expected to produce high quality diagnostic images as per the department protocols and policies.

We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Radiology team seeking an enthusiastic, committed and patient-focused Band 6 Radiographer to join our department at Queen Victoria Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced radiographer to contribute to a high-quality diagnostic imaging service, working across Plain Film, CT and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). You will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care while supporting the patient journey from referral through to diagnosis. The successful candidate will be motivated to provide an excellent patient experience, demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills within a varied and rewarding role, contributing to service improvement and the continued delivery of high-quality imaging services. MRI experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Full training and support will be provided where appropriate.