Diagnostic Radiographer

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Radiology Directorate is looking to recruit keen, motivated and enthusiastic Radiographers to join our dedicated team of highly skilled professional Radiographers at Fairfield General Hospital.

You will work as part of the radiography team, providing an efficient and high quality imaging service 24/7, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. You will be expected, over time, to develop skills and experience in a range of areas and will be supported throughout this time by senior radiographers, although immediate supervision may not always be practicable.

Main duties of the job

You must have a degree or equivalent in Radiography obtained in the United Kingdom and be HCPC registered.These posts are ideal for Radiographers who wish to develop their skills in a busy hospital setting.

The departments offer a preceptorship scheme and an induction programme. The departments provide clinical placements for undergraduate radiographers and are committed to learning and development. Role extension is actively encouraged.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three

core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information

around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P527-23

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital, Radiology Department

Rochdale Old Road,

Bury

BL9 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R) or pending
  • HCPC Registration or pending

Experience

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Radiography.

Desirable

  • CT experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R) or pending
  • HCPC Registration or pending

Experience

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Radiography.

Desirable

  • CT experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital, Radiology Department

Rochdale Old Road,

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital, Radiology Department

Rochdale Old Road,

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Clinical Department Manager

Claire Jopson

claire.jopson@nca.nhs.uk

01617782787

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P527-23

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital, Radiology Department

Rochdale Old Road,

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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