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Job summary

Main area
Radiography
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-F-6302601
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doddington Hospital
Town
Doddington Hospital, March
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/06/2024 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Radiographer - Huntingdon/Fenland

Band 6

Job overview

You will be a highly motivated professional, with excellent communication skills, initiative and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be enthusiastic with a desire to support and mentor less experienced members of the team to benefit our patients and our service.

As a highly skilled Radiographer with significant plain film experience, you will provide a caring, compassionate approach within our high quality imaging team. You will need to liaise with the Team Leaders to ensure appropriate training is delivered to other staff as required.

The post holder will have a flexible approach to their working life as we run a 7 day service. This is a pan site role with primary responsibility for our Fenland sites (Doddington Community Hospital, Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely and North Cambridgeshire Hospital). Participation in the out of hour’s service is expected which involves daytime weekend duties.  Access to a vehicle is required.

Main duties of the job

Produce high quality diagnostic images and provide high quality patient care to the service users adhering to national guidelines and taking into account relevant legislation including, but not limited to, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

 The post holder will participate in all areas of the clinical rota which is focussed on plain film radiographer working independently and unsupervised. The ability to prioritise the workload is essential.  Provide leadership, motivation and training for junior staff.

 

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role. 

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • DCR or BSC Hons in Radiology or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registration
  • CPD Portfolio

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in general radiography – experience of more than 2 years
  • Proactive approach to CPD
  • Mentor coaching experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • H&S legislation
  • Ionising radiation legislation
  • Clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of current NHS policy

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to support, change and improve the department
  • Good communication skills
  • To provide a positive clinical learning environment
  • Ability to work under own initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Meadows
Job title
Radiographer Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01353 652075
Additional information

To discover more, please call Sarah Meadows Team Leader Radiographer on 01353 652075  for an informal discussion or by e-mail [email protected]

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