Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 radiographer to join the night team at Fairfield General Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient focused Radiographer. You should be a good team player and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, and communication skills. The Radiographer 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. The Radiographer will be expected to act as a senior member of the team working a rotational rota covering night shifts, with regular rotation onto weekday shifts. The Radiographer will be expected to extend their skills and competence to include all CT examinations.
Main duties of the job
The general and CT department at Fairfield is an exciting place to work with excellent opportunities to increase skills in CT and leadership. You will be expected to take a leading role and assist in the running of the service, within the general area of x-ray and the CT department. You would be expected to work on a three week rolling rota which will include 2 weeks of nights and 1 week of days.
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
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. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Registration / Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R) UK Obtained
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Radiography.
- Demonstrable experience of diagnostic radiography, working within a team and independently.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Demonstrable experience of specialist radiography obtained following rotation through CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiography, equivalent to post graduate level.
- Ability to perform the correct Quality Assurance tests on x-ray equipment
Person Specification
Registration / Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R) UK Obtained
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Radiography.
- Demonstrable experience of diagnostic radiography, working within a team and independently.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Demonstrable experience of specialist radiography obtained following rotation through CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiography, equivalent to post graduate level.
- Ability to perform the correct Quality Assurance tests on x-ray equipment
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).