Rotational Radiographer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization in Buckinghamshire as a Radiographer, where you'll be part of a supportive Radiology team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced imaging equipment, including a newly installed MRI scanner, and participate in a variety of imaging services. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills through training and support, ensuring a fulfilling career path. The trust values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to work for everyone. Embrace this chance to make a difference in patient care while enjoying flexible working options and comprehensive NHS benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 18 months post-qualification experience in Radiography.
• Ability to work independently in specialized imaging areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage own workload and supervise junior colleagues in imaging.
• Interpret images and advise on further imaging sequences.

Skills

Radiography

MRI Imaging

CT Imaging

Quality Assurance

Intravenous Injection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiography

Tools

Advanced Imaging Software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.

You will be joining a dynamic organisation in Buckinghamshire, where you can develop your career.

We are looking for a highly skilled and ambitious Radiographer who likes a challenge, with at least 18 months post qualification experience.

We have recently had an extensive equipment replacement programme with a second MRI scanner recently being installed plus replacement of our General Fluoroscopy room, Interventional suite and General x-ray rooms.

This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville but the successful applicant will be expected to work cross-site as required. There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours service which includes weekend work and night shifts.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust covers 6 Hospital sites, 2 Acute and 4 community hospitals, the Stoke Mandeville site provides a full range of services including a busy A&E as well as its world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre.

There are dedicated staff and training facilities in each Department and an active audit/teaching programme. The departments also provide clinical placements for undergraduate students and Apprenticeship training. We are keen to develop and train staff and support radiographer role extension, including U/S guided prostate biopsies, PICC line insertions, Barium Swallows and Reporting.

• Work without supervision in designated specialised and general areas of imaging, managing own workload and organisation of junior colleagues.
• Vet and accept imaging requests and advising medical officers of the appropriateness of requests.
• To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by high pressure injector (over 16 years old) in line with the injection policy.
• To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA programmes and takes appropriate action.
• Interpret images sufficient to discuss with a Consultant Radiologist further sequences within agreed protocols. In absence of Radiologist use experience and judgement of previous cases to take further images to demonstrate an area of abnormality.
• Use of advanced imaging software in CT and MRI software to produce required images and measurements.
  
  

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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: Radiology Site Co-Ordinator Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01296 316904

Radiology Site Coordinator: [e-mail]

01296 316903