Bank Senior Radiographer

Sussex Community; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Community seeks enthusiastic Radiographers to join our bank team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. Shifts are ad hoc, based on-site with access to multiple X-ray rooms, ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry facilities. The role supports NHS community services across East and West Sussex.

You will display patient-centered care, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills while contributing to responsive service delivery and CPD. The post may require participation in the out-of-hours rota.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• CPD to reflect interest in imaging developments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake radiographic examinations to achieve high-quality images.
• Liaise with referrers and service users to maintain efficient service.
• Support Minor Injury Unit with Red Dot Scheme for abnormal X-ray findings.
• Use CRIS and PACS for patient management and data storage across sites.
• Follow trust emergency planning processes as required.
• Collaborate with Radiology Team Leader for smooth day-to-day operation.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance within the department.
• Engage in CPD and development reviews.

Skills

Radiographic skills

Oral & written communication

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

IRMER knowledge

IT literacy

Digital imaging systems

Education

BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

Tools

CRIS RIS

PACS

CR/DR systems

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Radiographers to join our bank team. Shifts will be on an ad hock basis and based at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.

Our departments consist of 3 well-equipped digital x-ray rooms, 1 CR x-ray room, 3 ultrasound rooms and a brand new Bone Densitometry suite.

The department performs a wide range of X-ray examinations from a variety of referral sources including Primary Care, Musculoskeletal services and the Minor Injury Unit on-site. We provide an X-ray and Ultrasound service for the local population and Bone Densitometry scanning for a wider population within West Sussex.

As a member of the bank team you will be helping us to provide a responsive and efficient service in keeping with our Foundation Trust vision and values. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient-centred and flexible approach to work.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

• To undertake radiographic examinations using analytical, judgemental and physical skills to achieve the appropriate high-quality image
• To liaise with referrers and service users to maintain an efficient service
• To assist referring Emergency Nurse Practitioners in the Minor Injury Unit by employing the Red Dot Scheme for identifying abnormal appearances on x-ray images
• To use the CRIS radiology information system for patient management, data collection and storage. To use PACS for data management and storage. The information on both these systems is shared with other sites
• To be aware of the Trust's emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary in the event of a sudden unexpected incident
• To work with the Radiology Team Leader to ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the department including absence cover
• To take responsibility for Health & Safety issues and reporting within the department
• To undertake training as necessary in line with development of the posti
• To participate fully in the development review (appraisal) process andundertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
• To participate in the out of hours radiographer rota at Uckfield Community Hospital.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this bank role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

• BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Diagnostic Radiography
• Current Health & Care Professions Council Registration
• CPD to reflect interest in developments relevant to Imaging Department and expansion of the services provided

Experience

• Relevant wide post qualification experience to include general radiography and trauma and use of CR/DR systems.
• Experience of working unassisted.
• Experience leading teams within Radiology departments
• Experience supervising and teaching students and junior radiographic staff

Skills and knowledge Criteria Essential or

• Highest standard of radiographic skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Current knowledge of IRMER
• IT literacy
• Experience of Digital Imaging systems
• Experience of Digital Imaging systems

Other requirements

• Ability to work and concentrate in stressful situations
• Flexibility of work pattern

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata