Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Radiographer

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Job summary

We are looking for a newly qualified / about to qualify student radiographer to come and join our friendly team in Sussex. We can offer a supportive environment to help establish and develop your skills in general radiography, Cone beam CT, basic non-contrast CT and fluoroscopy work.

We would welcome applications from 3rd year students.

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The job encompasses

  • Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipment
  • Providing patients with outstanding care
  • Working as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforce/other departments
  • Competency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referrals
  • Supporting delivery of on-call system
  • Developing excellent communication skills

Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of a major research and teaching hospital with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that meets the needs of our community.

We also offer attractive benefits such as

  • personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
  • a dedicated Reward service, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes

If you are keen to develop your skills and knowledge, then this is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, expert team.

About us

Welcome to QVH and thank you for your interest in our hospital.

QVH is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns/cancer care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.

We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership working among all staff at the Trust.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-5579620-SM

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipment
  • Providing patients with outstanding care
  • Working as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforce
  • Competency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referrals
  • Supporting delivery of on-call system

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipment
  • Providing patients with outstanding care
  • Working as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforce
  • Competency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referrals
  • Supporting delivery of on-call system

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • HCPC registration (graduating students - not to be marked down)
  • NHS experience (as student or qualified)

Desirable

  • Modalities experience - fluoro/CBCT/XR

Recent CPD

Essential

  • CPD - activity demonstrated via dissertation/reflection

Desirable

  • mandatory training - BLS/IPAC etc

person specification

Essential

  • clear reference made on how they meet the person spec

Desirable

  • trust values demonstrated in CV
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • HCPC registration (graduating students - not to be marked down)
  • NHS experience (as student or qualified)

Desirable

  • Modalities experience - fluoro/CBCT/XR

Recent CPD

Essential

  • CPD - activity demonstrated via dissertation/reflection

Desirable

  • mandatory training - BLS/IPAC etc

person specification

Essential

  • clear reference made on how they meet the person spec

Desirable

  • trust values demonstrated in CV

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Superintendent

Ash Holford

ashma.holford@nhs.net

01342414249

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-5579620-SM

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


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