Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual to become our Emergency, Trauma and Orthopaedic Lead Radiographer at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. The applicant should have significant radiographic experience, demonstrate strong leadership, and possess effective organisational and communication skills.
With QSI Accreditation this is a forward thinking and progressive Radiology service in an 800+ bed acute DGH. The service employs the latestimaging techniques. With a Managed Equipment Service supplied by Ergea, we ensure that all our equipment remains up to date.
Main duties of the job
This role is primarily a leadership role and centred around the management of providing a high quality projectional imaging service in our emergency department. The post holder will be involved with line management of staff, and supporting and facilitating the training of a wide range of learners.The individual must be confident in organising staff skill mix, prioritising workload, and liaising with other service providers such as theatres, wards, and the emergency department.
The post holder will act as an RPS for the area and provided with the relevant training required. This role will be supported by a recently established on site medical physics team. In addition there will be an expectation to manage the regular QA of the equipment.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attachment for a full job description and person specification for this lead radiographer position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attachment for a full job description and person specification for this lead radiographer position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in diagnostic radiography.
- Evidence of qualifications, continuous professional development, appraisal and references
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of day to day radiographic procedures and examinations.
- Excellent awareness of current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on Radiology
- Experience of working in a busy x-ray department, providing a full range of imaging.
Desirable
- Basic management experience.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of CT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in diagnostic radiography.
- Evidence of qualifications, continuous professional development, appraisal and references
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of day to day radiographic procedures and examinations.
- Excellent awareness of current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on Radiology
- Experience of working in a busy x-ray department, providing a full range of imaging.
Desirable
- Basic management experience.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of CT
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).
