Radiographer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Radiographer to join the Radiology team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with rotation through CT and potential cross-site work as required. The post involves contributing to an out-of-hours service, including nights and weekends, and supporting an active audit/teaching programme.

You will work within dedicated imaging departments, develop competencies in radiographic techniques, QA procedures and image interpretation under supervision as

Qualifications

• To work unsupervised in designated areas of imaging, asking advice when necessary and following protocols as appropriate.
• To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA Programme.
• Vet and accept imaging requests.
• Use imaging appropriate to the patients’ condition.
• Undertake plain film examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric).
• Develop skills to interpret plain film images sufficient to discuss acquiring further images with a Consultant Radiologist within agreed protocols.
• The post holder will be required to develop skills to identify and mark abnormalities on plain films (Red Dot Procedure) in order to assist referring clinicians to interpret images.
• Be able to work unsupervised out of hours and perform a CT head, spine and KUB examination once trained.

Responsibilities

• Undertake plain film examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric).
• Vet and accept imaging requests.
• Use imaging appropriate to the patients’ condition.
• Develop skills to interpret plain film images and discuss acquiring further images with a Radiologist.
• Identify and mark abnormalities on plain films (Red Dot Procedure) to assist clinicians.
• Perform CT head, spine and KUB exams once trained, including out of hours.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Band 5 Radiographer, who likes a challenge, to join the Radiology team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

The successful applicant will join our team of Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focused and friendly team. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will also benefit from rotation through CT.

This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site as required. The successful candidate will be expected to partake in the out of hours service, including nights shifts and weekends.

There are dedicated staff and training facilities in each Department and an active audit/teaching programme. The departments also provide clinical placements for under graduate students. We are keen to develop and train staff and support radiographer role extension.

• To work unsupervised in designated areas of imaging, asking advice when necessary and following protocols as appropriate.
• To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA Programme.
• Vet and accept imaging requests.
• Use imaging appropriate to the patients’ condition.
• Undertake plain film examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric).
• Develop skills to interpret plain film images sufficient to discuss acquiring further images with a Consultant Radiologist within agreed protocols.
• The post holder will be required to develop skills to identify and mark abnormalities on plain films (Red Dot Procedure) in order to assist referring clinicians to interpret images.
• Be able to work unsupervised out of hours and perform a CT head, spine and KUB examination once trained.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lynsey Kitch Job title: Lead Radiographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01296 316917

Please e-mail if you would like to arrange an informal visit to the Department.