Radiographer

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Radiographer to join the Radiology Department in Swindon. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic imaging across multiple specialties, adapting techniques to patient needs while working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applicants starting their Radiographer career and offer development within an NHS setting, with opportunities to gain CT experience and contribute to service

Qualifications

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• General Radiographic training.

Responsibilities

• To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.
• To interpret Clinician's requirements and determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique.
• To work out of hours to support Radiology services (night shifts and weekends).
• To undertake CT scans when trained in the absence of a Radiologist according to protocols.
• To use CRIS and be conversant with PACS.

Skills

General Radiography experience

NHS experience

CT imaging experience

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

Job Summary

An attractive opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology Department at the Great Western Hospital as a Band 5 Radiographer

The successful candidate will conduct diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.

We welcome all applications for anyone looking to kickstart their Radiographer career.

Main duties of the job

• To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate
• To interpret Clinician's requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic
• To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospitals; including night shifts and weekends
• To undertake CT scans when trained in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols once trained
• To use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversantwith the picture archive communication system (PACS)
• To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality andequipment safety
• To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possibleand provide statistical information on the work load when necessary
• To provide a service within the community hospital's as part of a band 5 rotation
• To complete all imaging requests in a timely manner

About Us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description

The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
• General Radiographic training

Qualifications Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Intravenous cannulation

Experience Essential

• General experience in Radiography
• Worked within NHS setting

Experience Desirable

• CT Experience.

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).