Band 6 Radiographer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Radiographers to support the delivery of our service. We are committed to investing in staff development and health and wellbeing. The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and we invest in the upgrade and modernisation of equipment and facilities including the new Heartlands Treatment Centre.

Successful candidates will provide a high quality service to adults, children and young people using best practice at all times promoting a positive patient experience. They will experience a broad spectrum of imaging techniques. Applicants will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills with an ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to participate in the 7-day shift system covering out-of-hours service including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The unique and award winning UHB School of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals and Midwifery wants you to Grow, Belong and Contribute within the community of UHB. The School will enable you to shine with a career that is supported by quality education with a focus on wellbeing, leadership and personalised development that may include a range of internal education programmes, and external courses to support your journey all the way to research, masters and PhD's.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for imaging patients in acute, outpatient and inpatient areas, employing a high level of skill and experience within Imaging and working as part of a team providing a caring and effective service.

They will organise and prioritise workload as required. They will be responsible for coordinating with other areas of the department. They will communicate effectively with colleagues and patients and have a patient centred approach.

They will take responsibility for their own practice, in correlation with protocols and maintain accurate records, ensuring they work in line with IRR2017 and IRMER2017.

They will act in accordance with the Radiographers' professional code of conduct and maintain their professional knowledge through CPD, striving to improve standards of service and quality of work.

They will participate in the training and supervision of radiographers, student radiographers and Assistant Practitioners and demonstrate leadership qualities.

They will use equipment safely and competently, ensuring that faults are reported in a timely manner.

They will have high standards of cleanliness in the clinical environment and work in accordance with Trust infection control policies.

They will be aware of and comply with relevant Trust policies and regularly participate in mandatory training to update their knowledge.

The role is physically demanding and they may be exposed to body fluids, severely traumatised patients and verbal abuse.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Date posted

09 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-48649DO

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
*HCPC Registration
*Evidence of relevant UK experience

Desirable

*At least two years post graduate experience
*Evidence of post graduate development in the form of a post graduate course e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of professional up to date knowledge
*Evidence of up to date technical knowledge
*Wide range of practical experience
*Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

*Up to date knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Demonstration of managerial skills
*Possess a high level of self-motivation
*Ability to motivate junior staff
*Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
*Effective communication skills
*Effective organisational skills
*Able to supply accurate, precise information
*Evidence of innovation
*High level of enthusiasm
*Energy, drive and ambition
*Shows Initiative

Desirable

*Strong leadership skills
*Good presentation skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
*HCPC Registration
*Evidence of relevant UK experience

Desirable

*At least two years post graduate experience
*Evidence of post graduate development in the form of a post graduate course e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of professional up to date knowledge
*Evidence of up to date technical knowledge
*Wide range of practical experience
*Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

*Up to date knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Demonstration of managerial skills
*Possess a high level of self-motivation
*Ability to motivate junior staff
*Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
*Effective communication skills
*Effective organisational skills
*Able to supply accurate, precise information
*Evidence of innovation
*High level of enthusiasm
*Energy, drive and ambition
*Shows Initiative

Desirable

*Strong leadership skills
*Good presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).