Senior Rotational Radiographer

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join their Radiology team. This role involves performing diagnostic examinations with a focus on patient care and image quality. Candidates should have NHS experience and a relevant qualification. The position offers excellent support for professional development and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

5% recruitment and retention premium

Flexible work arrangements

Support for CPD

Qualifications

• NHS experience preferred.
• Understanding of IR(ME)R regulations.
• Ability to cover shifts outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and justify referrals.
• Ensure imaging techniques meet best practices.
• Participate in clinical audits and research.

Skills

Team player

Image quality focus

Patient care prioritization

Education

Relevant Radiography qualification

Tools

CRIS system

PACS system

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Great Western Hospital.

The Great Western Hospital are currently looking to expand their Radiology department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics. The Radiology department hosts digital plain film rooms, multiple CT scanners, Interventional and Mobile equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for established Radiographers with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium. The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.

The Great Western Hospital conducts diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.

The is a very exciting to join the Radiology team if you would like to find out more please get in touch with Carol Argar on 01793 605052.

Working for our organisation

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.
2. Able to interpret Clinician's requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.
4. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered.
5. To undertake CT/MRI/Plain Film in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.
6. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).
7. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.
8. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the work load when necessary.

Please see the attached job description for full information. Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.

Applications and eligibility

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.

Eligibility for this role

• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
• Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria

From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.

Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.

We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.

Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital. Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.

We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.