Job summary
We're offering fantastic opportunities for those with NHS Imaging department experience to train as Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and ultimately secure a Band 4 post in the Imaging Directorate at the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) on the General Modality Team.
Being part of the wider UHNM family includes rotation to Royal Stoke and County Hospitals and the Community hospitals including The Haywood Hospital, Leek Moorlands Hospital Longton Cottage hospital and Cobridge medical centre
Main duties of the job
Following successful completion of The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship as an Assistant Practitioner you will work under the supervision of a qualified radiographer to perform protocol limited radiographic examinations of the Chest, Pelvic and Appendicular Skeleton in accordance with the trusts Expansion of Practice for Assistant Practitioners in Plain Film protocol.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As this role is an apprenticeship, you will be required to complete an approved programme of study with one of our partner universities. Additionally, you will receive 1 day per week study leave, to enable you to remain on plan with your academic workload whilst training.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As this role is an apprenticeship, you will be required to complete an approved programme of study with one of our partner universities. Additionally, you will receive 1 day per week study leave, to enable you to remain on plan with your academic workload whilst training.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMinimum 5 GCSE's including English and Mathematics at Grades C/4 or above
Desirable
- NHS trust /Imaging department in house training
Experience
Essential
- Recent Clinical Experience in Plain Film
- Experience of working in a NHS Imaging Department
- Participate in 7 day working
Desirable
- Practical Experience of general imaging
Skills
Essential
- Working well under pressure
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR
- Ability to Organise and Prioritise
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Current Driving Licence and access to a Vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMinimum 5 GCSE's including English and Mathematics at Grades C/4 or above
Desirable
- NHS trust /Imaging department in house training
Experience
Essential
- Recent Clinical Experience in Plain Film
- Experience of working in a NHS Imaging Department
- Participate in 7 day working
Desirable
- Practical Experience of general imaging
Skills
Essential
- Working well under pressure
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR
- Ability to Organise and Prioritise
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Current Driving Licence and access to a Vehicle
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).
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).
