Job summary
JOB OVERVIEW
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated full time Band 5 Radiographer to do Radiography of The Chest for a Regional Specialist Cardiothoracic Radiology Department in one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK.
We are proud to have been recently awarded The Society of Radiographers South East Region Team of the year for 2022. Cardiothoracic Radiology is a closely-knit team of 20 Cardiac Radiographers, working and collaborating together within a larger Central Radiographic Team at University Hospital Southampton. We have the latest X-ograph - DR equipment, with the additional benefit of a Managed Equipment Service ensuring you work with the latest, modern x ray equipment.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You will be required to work from 08:00 - 18:00 four days during the working week. This post includes weekend working and so has the benefit of additional time off during the week.
There is no "On-Call" for this position. The successful candidate will do planar radiography, predominately Chest Radiography on both In Patients and Out Patients, Dental OPGs, providing an efficient radiographic service in a well- respected, appreciative department. They will play an active role in Quality Assurance, Reject Analysis and Quality Improvement. There will be opportunities for CPD within other areas of Cardiothoracic Radiology and in Central X Ray. We offer access to Trust-wide development courses, education days and in house training.
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO All Radiographers are actively encouraged to personally develop along their career path with opportunities available in this continually developing organisation.
You will be given a thorough induction, working with supportive colleagues, and the necessary time for professional self-development, time to attend nationally recognised courses and assist with local audits to further your knowledge in chest radiography and to further develop the service we provide for our patients.
Participate in and undertake departmental quality assurance, IRMER and radiation protection audits, and research where appropriate.
Undertake practical, theoretical, and clinical teaching of new staff including student radiographers and other staff groups including medical and nursing students and visitors.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR A BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, are Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the UK. Final year Radiography BSc students will be considered
A Full Time Radiographer that has a passion for Chest Radiography, who can demonstrate effective communication skills, professionalism, enthusiasm, good organisational skills and have a flexible approach in working to deliver a high quality Radiography Service.
This is a perfect opportunity for HCPC registered radiographers to work in a friendly, highly professional dynamic unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 17th May 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Lucinda Gray, Superintendent Radiographer Lucinda.Gray@uhs.nhs.uk tel: 023 8120 1852
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO All Radiographers are actively encouraged to personally develop along their career path with opportunities available in this continually developing organisation.
You will be given a thorough induction, working with supportive colleagues, and the necessary time for professional self-development, time to attend nationally recognised courses and assist with local audits to further your knowledge in chest radiography and to further develop the service we provide for our patients.
Participate in and undertake departmental quality assurance, IRMER and radiation protection audits, and research where appropriate.
Undertake practical, theoretical, and clinical teaching of new staff including student radiographers and other staff groups including medical and nursing students and visitors.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR A BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, are Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the UK. Final year Radiography BSc students will be considered
A Full Time Radiographer that has a passion for Chest Radiography, who can demonstrate effective communication skills, professionalism, enthusiasm, good organisational skills and have a flexible approach in working to deliver a high quality Radiography Service.
This is a perfect opportunity for HCPC registered radiographers to work in a friendly, highly professional dynamic unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 17th May 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Lucinda Gray, Superintendent Radiographer Lucinda.Gray@uhs.nhs.uk tel: 023 8120 1852
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Or other recognised clinical professional qualification (BSc. Radiography or equivalent on application form
- HCPC registration on application form
- Evidence of experience and completion competencies within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification / Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Specialist training in area of practice
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Clinical experience within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Team leadership role
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Clear about professional accountability re. Autonomous practice
- Ability to cover shift patterns including weekends and BHs
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings / clinics if required, by prior arrangement
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Evidence of work/ life balance
- Interests / activities indicating teamwork, leadership, stress management
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Or other recognised clinical professional qualification (BSc. Radiography or equivalent on application form
- HCPC registration on application form
- Evidence of experience and completion competencies within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification / Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Specialist training in area of practice
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Clinical experience within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Team leadership role
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Clear about professional accountability re. Autonomous practice
- Ability to cover shift patterns including weekends and BHs
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings / clinics if required, by prior arrangement
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Evidence of work/ life balance
- Interests / activities indicating teamwork, leadership, stress management
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).
