Radiographer - X-Ray

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking Band 5 radiographers to join the X-ray teams at Poole Hospital with rotation to Bournemouth Hospital. The role covers general X-ray imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging, and dental radiography, with participation in 24/7 out-of-hours services.

Induction and preceptorship are provided to support radiographers’ self-development through in-house CPD sessions and external training opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSc In Radiography or equivalent (pending results).
• Evidence of CPD and commitment to professional development.
• Flexibility to work across UHD locations and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Based at Poole Hospital with rotation to Bournemouth Hospital, carrying out general X-ray imaging.
• Participate in fluoroscopy, theatre imaging and dental radiography as required.
• Contribute to 24/7 out-of-hours X-ray services and reporting where applicable.
• Engage in ongoing training, audits, and development within the radiology department.

Skills

General X-ray imaging

Fluoroscopy

Theatre imaging

Plain image Reporting

Ultrasound imaging

Education

BSc in Radiography or equivalent (pending results)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

Are you a radiographer looking to locate to the South Coast? Does working in a pro-active & friendly department with state of the art radiology equipment sound appealing to you? University Hospitals Dorset X-ray department is looking for Band 5 radiographers to join the X-ray teams.

All new starters are supported with induction and preceptorship providing radiographers the opportunity to undertake a structured program of self-development in all aspects of the x-ray including audit, equipment and techniques. This is actively supported by in-house run CPD sessions and the opportunity to attend external training/learning events.

This role requires HCPC Registration (or pending post qualification)

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates, as UHD Radiographers, will be based at Poole Hospital with rotation to Bournemouth Hospital. There is an expectation for successful candidates to be competent and participate in all general X-ray imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging & dental radiography. Furthermore successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 24/7 out of hours X-ray services.

All Band 5 Radiographers are encouraged to extend and develop their clinical skills and knowledge. We are committed to role extension, with the department training Radiographers in Plain image Reporting, Fluoroscopy procedures and Ultrasound. Our Reporting Radiographers all actively report ED, GP, out and in-patient radiographs with a mix of speciality in Appendicular, Axial and Chest reporting. Fluoroscopic Radiographers cover busy interventional lists inclusive of barium swallow lists, arthrograms, proctograms, and HSG's.

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At UHD we are fortunate to have installed modern, well-equipped X-ray departments boasting mainly Philips & Samsung X-ray equipment. In addition across UHD radiology we have 7 MRI scanners, 6 CT scanners, 4 cardiac angiography labs and a 2 room Interventional Radiology Suites. Other specialities include DEXA scanning and digital fluoroscopy. The directorate will perform over 220,000 examinations this year with a team of over 150 Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners across the UHD sites.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc In Radiography or equivalent (pending results)

Experience

• Evidence of CPD
• Commitment to personal development and updating of skills

Technical Skills

• Competent to undertake all general exams
• Excellent radiography ability in mobiles and theatre imaging

Knowledge

• Radiation safety Understanding of IRMER & IRR
• Infection control
• Evidence of updates in general radiography technique and equipment

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.