Job summary
We are excited to advertise 4 Assistant Practitioner Radiography (Plain Film) posts within the Radiology Department at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH). These are ongoing clinical training posts with development and progression at the core.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Assistant Radiographic Practitioner is to carry out plain film (x-ray) examinations, as required by the department, under the supervision of a Radiographer within a defined scope of practice.
The post holder will participate in a rotational system that involves working across sites over a 7 day week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, at the City campus, Queen's Medical Centre and the Urgent Care Centre. The hours of the role must be flexible and will include compressed working hours to appreciate and satisfy the needs and demand of the service
Successful applicants will be highly motivated and enthusiastic; adaptable to change; team players; and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work and innovation.
In addition, you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
About us
There is an opportunity to continue academic study, in order to become a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer alongside your core clinical duties and complete the pathway to HCPC registration. For motivated and caring individuals this is a supported and funded step on the long term career pathway to becoming a Radiographer.
It is supported by the BSc Radiography 'Top Up' Apprenticeship. Academic study will be enrolled at the University of Derby and clinical training at NUH. Study for this apprenticeship is by day release and funding will be supported by the Apprenticeship Levy.
On completion, you will have obtained the core skills, knowledge, values and behaviours to become a qualified HCPC registered Radiographer, and be eligible to apply for a post as a Band 5 Radiographer at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest acute Trusts in England. The QSI accredited radiology department employs 650 staff, seeing 500,000 patients per year across the Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and NUH Treatment Centre.
Our wide range of regional specialty services cover neurosciences, Nottingham Childrens Hospital, an Emergency Department (level 1 Trauma centre), cardiac/thoracic surgery, oncology, renal, urology, and stroke services.
NUH Radiology offer a structured clinical learning environment with direct support from the Preceptorship Clinical Education team. The department maintains close links with University training providers, the College of Radiographers and NHS England to ensure our education standards meet the kite mark of our external partners. This Band 4 AP role meet the requirements of the CoR Education and Career framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest acute Trusts in England. The QSI accredited radiology department employs 650 staff, seeing 500,000 patients per year across the Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and NUH Treatment Centre.
Our wide range of regional specialty services cover neurosciences, Nottingham Childrens Hospital, an Emergency Department (level 1 Trauma centre), cardiac/thoracic surgery, oncology, renal, urology, and stroke services.
NUH Radiology offer a structured clinical learning environment with direct support from the Preceptorship Clinical Education team. The department maintains close links with University training providers, the College of Radiographers and NHS England to ensure our education standards meet the kite mark of our external partners. This Band 4 AP role meet the requirements of the CoR Education and Career framework.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- (Level 5) Radiography Assistant Practitioner Foundation Science degree qualification or equivalent (Plain film specific)
- Completion of a Radiographic science and technology module/qualification.
- Numerate and literate to the equivalent of GCSE grade 4/ grade C.
Desirable
- Level 3 Science qualification
- Knowledge of ionising radiation and be able to understand the local rules for the imaging rooms in which they work
- Be aware of the departmental IR(ME)R procedures
Experience
Essential
- Clinically supervised training as an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner within an NHS 5 Radiology department (>1,500 hours)
Desirable
- Experience working in a major trauma centre
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual handling skills.
- Able to be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to wear Trust PPE to prevent cross infection
Desirable
- To ensure the compliance of safe manual handling skills and wearing of PPE of others where required.
Role specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a 37.5 hour week over 7 days, including bank holidays, evenings and Weekends
Desirable
- Flexibility to compressed working hours to appreciate and satisfy the needs and demand of the service
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- s Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Communication, relationship and analytical skills
Essential
- Good communication and language skills.
- General and Radiology specific ICT skills. Professional attitude.
- General and Radiology specific ICT skills
- Be able to work as part of a team. Reliable and industrious.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to recognise own limitations.
- Compliance with departmental protocols and procedures.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Flexible working approach.
- Able to work independently or in a team.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- (Level 5) Radiography Assistant Practitioner Foundation Science degree qualification or equivalent (Plain film specific)
- Completion of a Radiographic science and technology module/qualification.
- Numerate and literate to the equivalent of GCSE grade 4/ grade C.
Desirable
- Level 3 Science qualification
- Knowledge of ionising radiation and be able to understand the local rules for the imaging rooms in which they work
- Be aware of the departmental IR(ME)R procedures
Experience
Essential
- Clinically supervised training as an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner within an NHS 5 Radiology department (>1,500 hours)
Desirable
- Experience working in a major trauma centre
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual handling skills.
- Able to be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to wear Trust PPE to prevent cross infection
Desirable
- To ensure the compliance of safe manual handling skills and wearing of PPE of others where required.
Role specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a 37.5 hour week over 7 days, including bank holidays, evenings and Weekends
Desirable
- Flexibility to compressed working hours to appreciate and satisfy the needs and demand of the service
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- s Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Communication, relationship and analytical skills
Essential
- Good communication and language skills.
- General and Radiology specific ICT skills. Professional attitude.
- General and Radiology specific ICT skills
- Be able to work as part of a team. Reliable and industrious.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to recognise own limitations.
- Compliance with departmental protocols and procedures.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Flexible working approach.
- Able to work independently or in a team.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Cross Site (QMC, City Hospital, Urgent Care Centre)
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)