HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join the Sonographer development pathway. The post-holder will work in the General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months, building essential radiographic skills.

After development, you will progress to postgraduate ultrasound training with supervised clinical practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required and maintained; ongoing CPD.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate radiography experience at application.
• Ultrasound education progression pathway embedded within the role.
• Maintenance of HCPC registration and engagement in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work in General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for 12 months, providing high-quality diagnostic imaging.
• Perform a range of general radiographic examinations with safe, patient-centred care.
• Support service delivery across Imaging Department, including theatre and emergency imaging.
• Develop clinical knowledge to progress onto Ultrasound training pathway.
• Participate in departmental rotas, including out-of-hours and on-call duties.
• Upon development, undertake postgraduate ultrasound training and supervised practice to qualify as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer.

Skills

General imaging

Ultrasound pathway

Teamwork

On-call experience

Education

HCPC registration as Diagnostic Radiographer

2+ years post-graduate experience

Job description

Following successful completion of the initial minimum 12 month period in X-Ray, the postholder will be supported to undertake postgraduate ultrasound education and progress through a structured training programme towards autonomous Sonographer practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a radiographer seeking a long term career in ultrasound within a supportive department committed to workforce development, education and high-quality patient care. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Work within the General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months, providing a high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
• Perform a range of general radiographic examinations, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Support service delivery across the wider Imaging Department, including theatre and emergency imaging where appropriate.
• Develop the clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to progress onto the Trust's Ultrasound training pathway.
• Maintain HCPC registration and engage in continuous professional development.
• Participate in departmental rotas, including out-of-hours and on-call duties where required.
• Following successful completion of the development period, undertake postgraduate ultrasound training and supervised clinical practice towards qualification as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer.
  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Ultrasound Workforce Development Programme., Applicants must hold current HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience at the point of application.
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation -

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.

We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

An exciting opportunity for an HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Sonographer development pathway.

The successful candidate will work within the General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months, gaining essential clinical experience before progressing to postgraduate ultrasound training.

Once enrolled onto the ultrasound training pathway, the postgraduate course and associated clinical competency programme would typically take a further 18-24 months to complete.

You will deliver high quality patient care, support imaging services, and develop the skills required to become a qualified Sonographer within a structured and supported training programme.