Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
An opportunity to undertake a 24 month Level 5 Apprenticeship to train as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner within the Radiology Department. This post is a full-time role and requires learning at a Higher Education Institute.
We are a fully digital department, with all plain film rooms and mobile machines being digital. We have 2 GE Evolution CT scanners and a 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Aera. Our Fluoroscopy unit has recently been upgraded to an AGFA hybrid unit and we are in the process of expanding our department through installing a second MRI scanner. Elsewhere within the department, we are in the process of upgrading our PACS systems.
Our Radiology Department is proud to have been awarded Dementia Friendly status, with our success being documented on local media. We also have Autism Friendly status, with a dedicated Autism link and Well-being champions within the department.
East Cheshire NHS Trust has the appeal of being nestled into the foothills of the picturesque Peak District, with excellent transport links to the major cities of Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, ensuring Macclesfield has something for everyone.
Main duties of the job
This post requires work-based learning, combined with taught university sessions. The successful candidate will undertake training in a range of clinical plain film radiographic examinations with the scope of a Band 4 Radiography Assistant Practitioner. You will be expected to work in all areas of plain film including Accident and Emergency, General and Orthopaedics.
Through undertaking the apprenticeship the candidate will gain an understanding of health and well-being in relation to Radiography, and increase their knowledge in anatomy and physiology in order to apply to clinical skills.
The entry requirements for this post include:
- GCSE English C/4 or above
- GCSE Maths C/4 or above
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Evidenced work based experience and qualifications taken into account.
As a department, and as part of the successful candidate's role, we support further professional development encouraging role extensions into advanced practice, reporting, student mentorship, apprenticeship, preceptorship and cross-sectional training.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information athttps://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications/experience
Essential
- Working in a medical imaging setting, with full support of employer/line manager
- GCSE Math Grade C/4 or above
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Or, Equivalent work-based experience and qualifications assessed by portfolio and agreed by ECT and University of Cumbria (UoC)
Desirable
- Perform administrative tasks, including data entry onto CRIS and PAS
Skills
Essential
- Strong interest in a career in Radiography
Values
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly committed to the degree program
- Highly self-motivated
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
- Must have the courage to speak up
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others
Other Role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for other role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications/experience
Essential
- Working in a medical imaging setting, with full support of employer/line manager
- GCSE Math Grade C/4 or above
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Or, Equivalent work-based experience and qualifications assessed by portfolio and agreed by ECT and University of Cumbria (UoC)
Desirable
- Perform administrative tasks, including data entry onto CRIS and PAS
Skills
Essential
- Strong interest in a career in Radiography
Values
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly committed to the degree program
- Highly self-motivated
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
- Must have the courage to speak up
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others
Other Role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for other role requirements.
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).
