Diagnostic Radiographer

Integrated Care System; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking an enthusiastic radiographer to join their Plain Film Radiology team. The role involves working in various areas of imaging, ensuring high standards of care in line with NHS values. Candidates must be registered HCPC Diagnostic Radiographers, with the post open to newly qualified staff as well. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in a busy clinical environment.

Benefits

Support for newly qualified staff

Staff support networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Diagnostic Radiographer currently practising within the NHS.
• NHS experience in work or training.
• Broad experiences in general radiography techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a high-quality radiographic service.
• Establish and maintain communication with staff and patients.
• Monitor and maintain Health & Safety & Security.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent

Tools

Radiology IT Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer to join our Plain Film Radiology team. You will work across all areas of plain film imaging including:

• Accident and Emergency
• Theatre
• Portables

The ideal candidate will be driven to support the delivery of high standards of care within our department. We strive ourselves on providing timely high quality, patient centres care in line with the Trust's values.

You must be a registered HCPC Diagnostic Radiographer currently practising within the NHS, and we will be happy to support newly qualified staff commencing their career and will a full preceptorship programme.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to develop their experience within a busy clinical environment. The post holder will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within an often busy and demanding environment , to ensure Radiology continues to provide a high quality service to all its users.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality radiographic service by performing general radiographic duties within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.

The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernisation Agendas.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communication with staff and patients on routine operational matters and overcoming any differences in communication between those involved.
• Development your own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development.
• Monitor and maintain Health & Safety & Security.
• Contribute to Service Development, Quality Improvements and take an active role in Safecare (Clinical Governance) activities. Support Lead Radiographer in improving quality of service whilst working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme.
• To be flexible and supportive of the changes within the Radiology Department that is in response to Local and National Modernisation Agendas for example seven day working
• Support peoples Equal Diversity and Rights.
• Assist in monitoring and protecting groups and individuals whose health & well-being may be at risk with respect to radiation safety.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the movement of people and goods.
• Input and process patient data, when required.
• Adaptation of skills and knowledge along side technological advancements are essential to service developments and improvements, which enhance overall patient care.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

• NHS experience - work or training
• DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent.

Qualifications and Experience

• oDCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• oCurrent or anticipated state registration
• oPrevious use of Radiology IT Systems
• oTo have broad experiences in all aspects of general radiography-techniques and equipment used
• oNHS experience - work or training
• oKnowledge and involvement in a QA programme
• oEvidence of CPD

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.