Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.)

Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birkenhead is seeking a dedicated Senior Radiographer to work within the IR/Cath Lab. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and support for junior staff. Candidates must have a BSc in Radiography, HCPC Registration, and experience as a band 5 or above. The position involves participation in a 24/7 service and contribution to the development of radiographic staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience post qualification as a band 5 or above.
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach.
• Up to date CPD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Work within IR /CL, rotating through various clinics.
• Act as senior and coordinator for efficient service running.
• Train and develop radiographic staff and contribute to CPD.

Skills

Excellent communication with stakeholders

Ability to work autonomously and as a team

Ability to motivate others

Good IT skills

Empathy and understanding

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent

HCPC Registration

Tools

Analogue and digital radiography equipment

PACS

QA programme tools

Job description

Job overview

We are looking to recruit dedicated radiographer to work within the plain imaging department across all WUTH sites (Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge, St Catherine's and Victoria Central Hospitals). This staff member will have a specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab and will be trained to cover both areas and participate in the OOH service for both plain imaging and IR/C.Lab

We are seeking a dynamic individual who has the ability to successfully engage with a broad range of teams, disciplines and staff. We actively encourage our band 6 Radiographers to engage with extra responsibilities e.g. RPS, H+S links, safeguarding and QSI champions.

The Trust has a wide variety of services including Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Women's and Children's, medicine and cancer services.

As a department we support CPD, advance practice and training and development of our Radiographers, we are also embarking on QSI accreditation.

Successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the 24/7 service delivery of both plain film, IR and CL and part-take in the IR on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidate for our band 6 IR/CL role will work within IR /CL, with some rotation through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OP's, theatres, dentals and provide and portable service to wards and critical care departments.

When working within plain film, you will act as senior and as a co-ordinator to ensure effective and efficient running of the service to meet the demand and be responsible for facilitating any changes to improve the service.

You will report to the Principal Radiographer's for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise with them on a regular basis, escalating any issues and problems, and devising and implementing solutions.

You need to have excellent communication with stakeholders both internal and external to ensure the service meets the varying demands.

You will be responsible for the training and development of the radiographic staff and contributing to their CPD.

You will participate in the QA programme for the plain imaging service.

At APH we have 1 IR suite and 1 Cath Lab, 5 DR rooms including whole spine leg length limb examinations, 1 CR room, 1 dental suite, 3 mobile II's, 1 fluoro room and 6 DR mobile machines.

You will be incorporated into the IR on call service running 24/7.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

Wirral itself is situated in the middle of Liverpool and Wales, with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities. Staff enjoy the ability to be in the vibrant city of Liverpool in less than 30minutes, whilst able to, where wanted, live in one of the quiet villages of Wirral.

Wirral boasts some of the best schools in the country, still having local grammar school options. With plenty of beaches and countryside on the doorstep there is something for all the family. With Liverpool being so close by and commutable there is also the option for city living.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.) position available at WUTH

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
• Minimum of 18 months experience post qualification as a band 5 or above
• Up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supporting and teaching junior staff and undergraduate student radiographers
• Experience of taking the lead role and ability to work under pressure

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt approaches to meet needs of patients
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding
• Ability to motivate others
• Provide at all times a safe environment for all patients and staff alike
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills and support the development and training of other staff within the team
• Able to work autonomously out of hours and as part of a team
• To be an advocate for our patients
• Demonstrate the values and behaviours of WUTH

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital radiography equipment
• Experience of a full range of general imaging services including theatre, MSK, IP/OP and trauma imaging
• Excellent technical knowledge of radiography and PACS
• Excellent understanding of both the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of audit processes
• Good understanding of team dynamics
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
• Understands when to use initiative and when to escalate
• Good IT skills

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
• Ability to travel to all sites that form part of WUTH

General Information

You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

DBS Information

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.

If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

For further information and to assess your individual circumstances, please refer to the UK Government's guidance on apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK

Right to Work/Sponsorship Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes.

For details regarding salary requirements of a skilled worker, please refer to the Skilled Worker Visa Immigration Salary List.

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• JD and Personal Specification (PDF, 448.4KB)
• OH Risk ID (PDF, 154.2KB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 734.3KB)
• Vision Values Behaviours (PDF, 515.6KB)
• WUTH GDPR Privacy Notice for applicants DBS - May 2022 (PDF, 290.4KB)