Band 6 Radiographer - Bank

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the radiography service, which includes 24-hour coverage and rotating through various departments. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality diagnostic services while participating in on-call shifts. Opportunities for continuous professional development are actively supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing a high quality diagnostic service.
• Ability to maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an efficient radiography service including 24 hour cover.
• Rotate through all aspects of the Imaging department.
• Participate in on-call and out of hours rotas.

Job description

Overview

To assist in the provision of an efficient radiography service including 24 hour cover. 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 viacontinuous professional development.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon University Hospital is a large District General hospital with more than 500 beds, and a newly developed 24 hour A&E department. The hospital is sited north of Croydon town centre, and is easily accessible by car and public transport. Croydon is a thriving multicultural area, situated in south London with excellent transport to central London and to the Coast. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We are leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people\'s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children\'s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we\'re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that\'s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you\'re looking for.

Role details

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through all aspects of the Imaging department at Croydon and may rotate through the Imaging department at Purley Memorial Hospital and our new upcoming community diagnostic centre in New Addington. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the on-call and out of hours rotas. The department performs in excess of 250,000 examinations per annum and has an active Clinical Governance programme. There are currently approximately 100 WTE staff in post in the Diagnostic Imaging department, including 22 Consultant Radiologists and Specialty Grade Doctors. The Band for this post is 6.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an efficient radiography service including 24 hour cover as part of a professional radiography team.
• Rotate through all aspects of the Imaging department at Croydon and, at times, through Purley Memorial Hospital and the new community diagnostic centre in New Addington.
• Participate in on-call and out of hours rotas.

Benefits and environment

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Additional information

We are currently not supporting applicants who require two-tier sponsorship.