Diagnostic Radiographer

Job overview

We are looking to recruit dedicated, skilled Diagnostic General Radiographers to work within our team at The University Hospital of North Midlands, Royal Stoke Site.

The role is varied and rewarding working in a range of clinical settings. You will support outpatient clinics, endoscopy, theatres, Emergency and Inpatient Departments.

You will produce high quality diagnostic images and ensure patients receive high quality care at all times. You will support all grades of staff including Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Apprentice Radiographers. It is essential to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting to ensure the best outcome for our patients.

As an Imaging department we are very proud to have achieved and maintain our QSI accreditation.

We have excellent equipment here at UHNM and a robust equipment replacement programme. We have just finished replacing 6 of our 8 General x-ray rooms with the latest Digital x-ray equipment. We have 10 image intensifiers, 4 of which are flat panels and 11 Digital mobiles.

Applicants must be available for face to face interviews.

Main duties of the job

You will act as clinical lead when you are on duty. You will organise and prioritise competing clinical demands. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, professional environment that we can all be proud of. You will need to be knowledgeable, confident, handle pressure well whilst still being approachable, supportive and caring to all.

You may be a band 6 Radiographer looking for a change or an experienced Band 5 Radiographer looking to progress and join an exciting imaging department

We would welcome you to come and visit our department if you are interested to take a look for yourself and meet our fantastic team that has been nominated and shortlisted for team of the year 2023 at UHNM! This can be arranged with the management team via email or telephone.

Please note you will need a BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration, a minimum of 12 Months NHS experience; and have had recently worked within a general x-ray team using digital technology.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the 24/7 demands of the service including BH’s.

Working for our organisation

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person specification

Qualifications and reg

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography Or DCR (equivalent)
• Full HCPC registration

• Evidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related
• Relevant post graduate study

Experience

• minimum of 12 months post qualification experience at band 5 or above in a NHS organisation
• Experience of DR x-ray systems
• Awareness and good working knowlege of QA programmes
• Experience of taking a lead role and ability to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17 and health and safety regulations
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach

• Experience of a full range of general Imaging serivices including theatre, MSK, IP/OP's and trauma imaging
• Supervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers
• Adverse incident reporting
• Evidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.