Radiographer (Plain Film Radiography)
Job overview
We are going through an exciting period of positive change at RWT and we are looking to grow our services and our teams. We hope you will be our next key team member.
We are passionate about providing excellent patient care, and as a radiographer, you will be an integral part of the patients care and journey through radiology. We are equally committed to growing you as a professional and have multiple opportunities for growth and career progression including early access to specialty training, access to post graduate training and student development roles.If you are interested in joining our supportive team, please submit an application.
You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC. Applicants should have recent NHS experience or equivalent.
Hours will include nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
As a diagnostic radiographer, you will rotate through all areas of the plain imaging radiology remit including, ED, fracture clinic, main x-ray, fluoroscopy, theatres, mobile x-ray, dental imaging and heart and lung outpatients. You will work at both the New Cross and Cannock CDC sites to support our full range of services.
You will provide excellent patient care and a high standard of diagnostic imaging in either an independent capacity or as part of a multi disciplinary team; supporting the patients journey throughout their attendance.
There will be the opportunity for applicants to train in cross sectional imaging as a band 5, allowing structured access to band 6 positions in these areas when they become available.
Our service is provided over an extended working day and at weekends and bank holidays. You will be expected to participate in a flexible working pattern.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow.We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
It is important that your application meets the minimum requirements of the person specification, as the Trust will shortlist against these details. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Recent experience working in a plain film imaging department - please describe your level of experience.
- Applicant has recent NHS experience (as a qualified staff member or a student)
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Relevant qualification in Diagnostic Radiography.
- HCPC registration.
Personal Statement
Essential criteria- In less than 200 words, please tell me about any relevant personal and professional experience that would recommend you for this role
We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system.Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.