Job summary
East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Radiographer to join our Radiology Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The candidate will be passionate about plain film imaging, working in our busy department and will deputise under our management team to uphold high plain film imaging standards and be responsible for the day-to-day running of our general rooms.
We are a fully digital department, with 3 Digital General rooms. We also have two GE Evolution CT scanners, two 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Aera and a hybrid Fluoroscopy unit.
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our team of Radiographers covering general imaging Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
Main duties to include;
Oversee the running of our main 2 general X-ray rooms in conjunction with the Band 7 Radiographer of the day.
Uphold imaging standards and adherence to IRMER.
Offer supervision to Band 5 Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, imaging assistants and students/apprentices within the department, ensuring efficient patient flow is maintained at all times.
Escalate urgent clinical issues to the management team.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
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, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
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
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer DCR (Dynamic Chest Radiography) /BSc (Bachelor of Sciences)
Experience
Essential
- CT experience
- General Radiography experience
Desirable
- Extensive CT experience
- MR experience
Skills
Essential
- Committed to providing a quality service.
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Effective communicator.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to co-ordinate staff and workloads.
- Displays good judgement.
Desirable
- Ability to maintain required level of performance under stress.
- Willingness to adapt to change.
- Demonstrate computer skills.
- Able to self-motivate and motivate others.
- Able to lead by example.
Knowledge
Essential
- Full-time post qualification experience.
- Wide range of general radiographic experience.
- Involvement with QA.
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Desirable
- Experience of emergency on-call duties.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer DCR (Dynamic Chest Radiography) /BSc (Bachelor of Sciences)
Experience
Essential
- CT experience
- General Radiography experience
Desirable
- Extensive CT experience
- MR experience
Skills
Essential
- Committed to providing a quality service.
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Effective communicator.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to co-ordinate staff and workloads.
- Displays good judgement.
Desirable
- Ability to maintain required level of performance under stress.
- Willingness to adapt to change.
- Demonstrate computer skills.
- Able to self-motivate and motivate others.
- Able to lead by example.
Knowledge
Essential
- Full-time post qualification experience.
- Wide range of general radiographic experience.
- Involvement with QA.
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Desirable
- Experience of emergency on-call duties.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the 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).
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).
