Job summary
Hours per week: 37.5 plus on-call.
We are currently looking to recruit compassionate Band 5 Radiographers or Radiography students qualifying in
2025 to join our friendly and fast-paced Radiology teams within South Tyneside
and Sunderland Foundation Trust.
As a radiographer you will rotate throughout the general
areas of the Department gaining valuable experience and enabling you to enhance
your skills and knowledge in ED, Orthopaedics, Mobile examinations, Theatre and
Fluoroscopy.
We offer a vibrant and exciting place to work; with a
professional hard-working team who are looking forward to welcoming you to the Department.
The Department is a recognised student training centre for
several universities-based programs and pro-actively supports CPD activities as
well as advocating advanced practice and expansion of clinical skills.
The Department provides a seven-day/24 hours service to our patients and participation
in this is essential. This is currently covered on a rota basis with plans to
implement a shift system in the future.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include working as a key member
of the Department across all areas of general X-ray, ensuring a high standard
of clinical radiography and patient care whilst complying with all Trust and
departmental policies and procedures, as well as following IRR and IR(ME)R
legislation.
This will require you to utilise a range of radiographic
equipment and IT software systems, such as RIS and PACS, and operate effectively
under the HCPC standards of proficiency.
You should be able to demonstrate
excellent patient care, communication and interpersonal skills and understand
the importance of following Standard Operating Policies and procedures of work.
For further
information about this role, please see Job Description and Person
Specification documents attached.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform high-quality radiography across all areas of the Department whilst complying
with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Flexible approach to work and be able to participate in the Out-of-Hours Service.
To exercise accountability as set out in the HCPC Code.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform high-quality radiography across all areas of the Department whilst complying
with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Flexible approach to work and be able to participate in the Out-of-Hours Service.
To exercise accountability as set out in the HCPC Code.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in a demanding environment.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Adaptable to change.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to balance non-clinical and clinical.
- Evidence of good organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with patients and colleagues at all levels.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Basic IT skills (Office applications).
- Familiarity with Radiology IT Systems (PACS/RIS).
Desirable
- Familiarity with Soliton, Meditech, AGFA IMPAX, GE Centricity, Siemens, AGFA, Carestream, GE equipment.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform Moving and Handling tasks.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality/security.
- Enthusiasm, initiative and positive approach to career
- and personal development.
- Flexible approach/willingness to participate in changes in working day to increase capacity/improve service delivery.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training with high level of competence in basic radiographic technique.
- High standards of imaging techniques.
- Good understanding of Radiation safety.
Desirable
- Experience using Siemens, AGFA, Carestream, GE equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in a demanding environment.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Adaptable to change.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to balance non-clinical and clinical.
- Evidence of good organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with patients and colleagues at all levels.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Basic IT skills (Office applications).
- Familiarity with Radiology IT Systems (PACS/RIS).
Desirable
- Familiarity with Soliton, Meditech, AGFA IMPAX, GE Centricity, Siemens, AGFA, Carestream, GE equipment.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform Moving and Handling tasks.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality/security.
- Enthusiasm, initiative and positive approach to career
- and personal development.
- Flexible approach/willingness to participate in changes in working day to increase capacity/improve service delivery.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training with high level of competence in basic radiographic technique.
- High standards of imaging techniques.
- Good understanding of Radiation safety.
Desirable
- Experience using Siemens, AGFA, Carestream, GE equipment.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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