Senior Radiographer

Royal Papworth Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced cardio-thoracic radiographer to join its expanding team based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The rotational post offers exposure across CT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratories while maintaining essential X-ray duties.

Applicants should have a BSc in Radiography, HCPC registration, and be able to work under pressure within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) with post-graduate options.
• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience with standard imaging techniques and a team approach.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through at least two specialist modalities (plus X-ray), including CT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.
• Work under pressure both independently and as part of a team; participate in shift and on-call roster.
• Join a friendly, motivated team delivering cardiothoracic imaging excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Under pressure

Education

BSc in Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for experienced cardio-thoracic radiographers to join our expanding team. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the department this rotational post will have the opportunity to work across the various services offered.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will rotate through a minimum of two specialist modalities (plus X-ray), including CT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratories. Experience in CT, stress testing examinations and interventional procedures would be an advantage.

You must be able to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team and taking part in the shift and on-call roster is an essential part of this role.

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic radiographer who wants to gain experience in cardiothoracic imaging from a team of experienced radiographic experts then come and join our highly motivated, friendly team.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 175-2627-2042

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
• Current state registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of standard imaging techniques
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Ionising Radiation Regulations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team and service objectives.

Desirable

• Previous experience in specialist modalities (Angiography, CT, MRI) and/or Cardiothoracic imaging
• Previous Radiology experience in an NHS organisation
• IV cannulation skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

• As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to participate in Department's out of hours rota.

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Adam Barnes, [e-mail]

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