Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to
join our friendly team of Cross Sectional Radiographers. Candidates need to be enthusiastic, motivated and caring with a desire to
work within a challenging but rewarding specialist paediatric service. The
candidate will have knowledge of CT and/or MRI procedures and will have recent clinical CT and/or MRI experience providing a high
quality service to all patients using best practice at all times. HCPC registration is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to deliver a
high-quality Cross-Sectional service in line with department standards
procedures and protocols, organising
staff, resources and activity, to deliver a safe, effective and efficient
service that meets both patient/families/carers, and staff requirements.
To be responsible and
accountable for undertaking all aspects of Cross-sectional imaging, employing a
high level of skill and experience in a range of examinations whilst optimising
the care of children and young people.
The post holder will promote a positive patient
and family experience, embracing sensitivity to individual patients needs is
essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
with an ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
The Cross-Sectional Imaging Department comprises
of 2 CT scanner (GE Brivo and GE Discovery CT750 HD Freedom) and 3 MRI scanners
(Philips Achieva 3T, Siemens Aera and Siemens Sola).
Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster
is essential with a response time of 30 minutes for Acute Trauma cases.
The service also supports 6 days
protected study per annum/pro-rata.
Interviews will be
held on Thursday 15th June 2023
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens, we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens, we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Certificate in administering IV Injections
Experience
Essential
- CT and/or MRI experience
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
Desirable
- Experience in paediatrics
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under close supervision and willing to accept constructive suggestions for improvement
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Certificate in administering IV Injections
Experience
Essential
- CT and/or MRI experience
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
Desirable
- Experience in paediatrics
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under close supervision and willing to accept constructive suggestions for improvement
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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