Rotational Radiographer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Bhopal; On-site; INR 4,106,000 - 5,389,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee invites applications for a Band 6 Radiographer on a 12-month fixed term or secondment. The post may be part-time; however, WTE is 1 and includes a 24/7 shift pattern across MRI, CT, plain film, Dexa and fluoroscopy, with training provided.

You will work within multidisciplinary Cardio-Thoracic services and support national imaging programmes; CPD and clinical supervision are supported. The department leads innovative imaging and provides research opportunities.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within Cardio-Thoracic services.
• Rotate through imaging modalities based on service needs (MRI/CT/Plain Film/DEXA/Fluoroscopy).
• Training in specialist imaging protocols will be provided; CPD and clinical supervision are supported.
• Be part of a department shift system, covering 24/7 with extended day and 7-day working.

Skills

Radiography

MRI

CT

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CPD

Education

Bachelor of Radiography

Tools

MRI scanners

CT scanners

DEXA scanner

Job description

fixed term or secondment opportunity

NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking to recruit 1 WTE Band 6 Radiographer on a 12 month fixed term or secondment; part time hours will be considered. The GJUNH provides essential waiting times imaging for all Health Boards in NHS Scotland, along with specialist imaging services as the West of Scotland Cardiothoracic Centre and also supports the NHS Golden Jubilee site by providing in-patient imaging. The department currently has 4 MRI Scanners, 3 CT scanners, 5 Cardiac Cath Labs, 4 X-ray rooms, 1 Dexa Scanner, 1 dual purpose X-ray/Fluoroscopy room, as well as numerous Image Intensifiers and mobile units. Radiology also hosts the National Ultrasound Training Programme within our department.

This role is to provide specialist imaging within some of the following clinical areas: MRI/ Cardiac MRI, CT/ Cardiac CT, Cardio-Vascular Cath Labs, Plain Film, Dexa and Fluoroscopy & Theatre. You will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the innovative Cardio-Thoracic services such as Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service (SACCS), Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit (SPVU), Scottish National Acute Heart Failure Service (SNAFS), and the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) service, as well as a large Orthopaedic service. NHS Golden Jubilee has a centre of excellence and innovation which leads to exciting research opportunities for the department.

You will be required to participate in a department shift system covering the service 24/7. There will be a commitment to 7 day working over an extended day, therefore a flexible approach will be required. Rotation through a selection of imaging modalities based on your previous experience and service needs is essential; training in the specialist imaging protocols will be fully provided once in post. CPD and clinical supervision will be supported on an ongoing basis.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact the Radiology Manager - Jason Stanley ([e-mail])

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.