Radiographer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex Trust is seeking enthusiastic radiographers for Worthing Hospital. Join a diverse team dedicated to patient care, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a commitment to patient-focused service.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered or pending registration.
• Experience in supervising or training other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused service in the Radiology Department.
• Participate in on-call and standby duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Team Working

Organisational Skills

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

MS Office

RIS/PACS

Job description

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Main area Radiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Requires participation in weekend and nightshifts) Job ref 279-7093988-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

University Hospitals Sussex Trust has opportunities for radiographers to join our hardworking teams based at Worthing Hospital.

We are looking for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our diverse radiographer team. You will be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whose aim is to provide a polite, friendly and patient-focused service to patients attending a busy Radiology Department.

Main duties of the job

You will be mentored through a comprehensive induction programme using DR equipment and taught CT head initially. Induction will include rotation through all areas of the general departments, theatres and fluoroscopy. You will be expected to work cross site between Worthing and Southlands sites and there may be occasion for cross site working to Chichester. Free hospital transport runs between base sites.

Our departments are focused on providing an excellent level of service for our patients and a supportive environment for our staff. We support continual learning and development.

The Trust is committed to staff health & wellbeing offering many activities including access to staff physio and other specific programmes.

We ask that you demonstrate exceptional clinical and professional standards, consistently deliver the highest quality patient-focused care to our patients, and provide evidence of ongoing CPD.

We require all radiographers to have a positive attitude to team working and good organisational and communication skills.

Please note that all qualified applicants must hold, or be due to qualify in 2025, a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent and HCPC registration.

In common with many imaging departments the demand continues to increase and therefore a commitment to providing seven day services, extended working days, weekends, standby and on call duties are requirements of the successful candidate

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)

• Promote good interdisciplinary working relationships
• Communicate complex and sensitive information
• To maintain good communications with other health care professionals and departments to ensure excellent delivery of service
• Possess good verbal English
• To proactively work as a team to achieve a common goal

Analytical and Judgemental skills - (Factor 3)

• To independently assess and justify examinations according to the IR(ME)R 2017 regulations using departmental protocols as appropriate
• To assess and evaluate the quality of images using experience and training, undertaking further projections as necessary and taking advice when appropriate

Planning and Organisational skills - (Factor 4)

• To fully participate in on-call and standby duties as required
• To work according to the needs of the department by taking part in all department rotas i.e. daily, weekend, bank holiday, early and late duties
• To use clinical knowledge and understanding to organise and prioritise patient imaging
• To be able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Patient/ Client Care - (Factor 6)

• To be familiar with all aspects of patient preparation and procedures for general and more specialised examinations advising patients, staff and carers to gain informed consent before proceeding
• To ensure safe patient care and welfare whilst under the care of the Trust.
• To adhere to the Trust’s Patient First values

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• An appropriate professional qualification recognised by the College of Radiographers or pending
• Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or pending

Knowledge,Training and Exp

• Relevant and current knowledge gained through NHS experience in a broad range of Radiographic practice
• Some on call / lone working experience dealing with trauma imaging
• Experience in supervising or training other professionals.
• Understanding of Risk management in relation to imaging services
• Experience in QC

Communication and Relationship

• Able to communicate with consultants and other clinical staff on sensitive clinical matters
• High levels of rapport and persuasiveness required in order to deal with challenging patients, medical conditions and situations
• Good team skills with the ability to work alone and on own initiative with no supervision
• Experience in communication with senior medical staff over policy issues.

Planning and Organisational

• To demonstrate high levels of autonomy in planning and organising own work within agreed clinical methodologies.
• To demonstrate a satisfactory degree of specialised analysis and judgement required in order to make effective clinical judgements within the scope of general radiography.
• Ability to supervise/coordinate the work of others with less experience.

Information Resources/ IT

• Knowledge of Medical imaging equipment and RIS/PACS systems
• Knowledge of MS office applications including Outlook and Word.

Personal Qualities & attribute

• Excellent team working skills
• Conscientious/professional manner
• Able to accept and respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to tolerate high degrees of pressure and stressful situations eg dealing first-hand with clinical and emotional trauma, dealing with aggressive members of the public.

Skills and ED&I

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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