Job summary
Due to the continued expansion of the Exeter Nightingale Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) as it enters Phase 2 of development, we are delighted to offer opportunities for new colleagues to join our dynamic and friendly team.
This is a multi-site role, with an expectation to rotate across the Exeter Nightingale CDC, Wonford Hospital, Heavitree Hospital, and other RDUH sites as required. You will gain experience across a broad range of clinical settings including:
- Emergency Department
- In-patient imaging
- Out-patient imaging
- Orthopaedic out-patients
- Theatres
- Mobile/portable imaging
In addition to delivering high-quality patient care, the role includes support, training and supervision of students, apprentices and Band 5 radiographers, allowing you to play a key role in developing the future workforce.
This is a genuinely varied and rewarding role, where your expertise will add real value to the patient journey.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our 12month Preceptorship Programme, redesigned in line with HCPC guidance, has successfully supported both newly qualified and experienced radiographers over recent years.
You will be provided with:
- A named Preceptor
- A peer buddy
- An induction period tailored to your experience
- Initial supernumerary working, progressing to independent practice and outofhours duties
Professional development
We are committed to investing in our staff and supporting career progression. This is demonstrated by our growing number of:
- Reporting Radiographers (Axial & Appendicular MSK, Chest, DXA, CT Colon, CT & MRI Head)
- A continuous rolling programme of sonographer training
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners in MSK and Interventional Ultrasound
The department continues to support postgraduate education and research, including recent MSc and PhD funding.
We also invest in future radiographers through our partnership with the University of Exeter, recruiting:
- Undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship Radiographers
- MSc Radiography Apprentices annually
Quality and standards
We have proudly held UKAS Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation for over 10 years, demonstrating our commitment to continuous quality improvement for both patients and staff.
About you
You will:
- Hold HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- Have a solid grounding in projectional radiography, with at least some NHS experience
- Have an interest in paediatric and/or adolescent imaging (desirable)
- Demonstrate leadership experience or potential (desirable)
- Deliver highquality, patientcentred care in line with Trust values of being compassionate, inclusive, open and honest
- Show flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working Pattern: 7 day working
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Steve Barry, Site Superintendent Radiographer, steven.barry1@nhs.net or 01392 908491
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our 12month Preceptorship Programme, redesigned in line with HCPC guidance, has successfully supported both newly qualified and experienced radiographers over recent years.
You will be provided with:
- A named Preceptor
- A peer buddy
- An induction period tailored to your experience
- Initial supernumerary working, progressing to independent practice and outofhours duties
Professional development
We are committed to investing in our staff and supporting career progression. This is demonstrated by our growing number of:
- Reporting Radiographers (Axial & Appendicular MSK, Chest, DXA, CT Colon, CT & MRI Head)
- A continuous rolling programme of sonographer training
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners in MSK and Interventional Ultrasound
The department continues to support postgraduate education and research, including recent MSc and PhD funding.
We also invest in future radiographers through our partnership with the University of Exeter, recruiting:
- Undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship Radiographers
- MSc Radiography Apprentices annually
Quality and standards
We have proudly held UKAS Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation for over 10 years, demonstrating our commitment to continuous quality improvement for both patients and staff.
About you
You will:
- Hold HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- Have a solid grounding in projectional radiography, with at least some NHS experience
- Have an interest in paediatric and/or adolescent imaging (desirable)
- Demonstrate leadership experience or potential (desirable)
- Deliver highquality, patientcentred care in line with Trust values of being compassionate, inclusive, open and honest
- Show flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working Pattern: 7 day working
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Steve Barry, Site Superintendent Radiographer, steven.barry1@nhs.net or 01392 908491
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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.
