Job summary
Are you interested in working in a friendly, forward thinking department?
We currently have vacancies to join our fantastic team as a Senior Radiographer. The post holder will rotate between some community hospitals and the acute sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester. There are 7 community hospitals from Stroud, Dursley, Tetbury, Cirencester to Norths Cotswold, Tewkesbury and Cinderford. The post holder will be required to have transport or be able to get public transport if available to the community sites.
This is an ideal post for those who take real pride in general radiography and the vital role it plays in patient care, and enjoy working either single-handed or as part of a multidisciplinary team. We can offer full or part time hours as well as the opportunity to participate in additional bank in the Acute hospital sites or community sites if desired. Flexibility with working hours may be required.
There has been a number of projects over the last 3 years which has resulted in new state of the art X-ray equipment on the acute and community sites.
We are nearing the end of the project on the Gloucestershire Royal site as part of the Image Guided Interventional Service (IGIS) and fit for the future project.
The community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opened early this year near Gloucester Quays, offering X-ray, DEXA, Ultrasound, CT and MRI to patients from both city and surrounding areas.
The proposed interview date is 12th December
Main duties of the job
Applicants must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) and appropriate experience within General Radiography.
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic Radiographers who are passionate about high quality patient care. You will need to have a high level of clinical knowledge to justify requests with strong communication and decision making skills, alongside the ability to prioritise and be flexible in your approach to work. There will be lone working in this role on some community sites. The post holder will also be working closely with students, teaching and assessing.
The post holder will work alongside the band 7 modality leads and key internal and external stakeholders to deliver an efficient, effective service, which includes health and safety monitoring, radiation protection supervisory roles, stock and consumables monitoring and ordering whilst also offering guidance and support to junior colleagues
About us
The Radiology Directorate at GHNHSFT manages services across 10 sites in Gloucestershire including 2 large District General Hospitals. We are the second largest directorate in the South West of England offering a broad range of sub-specialty work including adult and paediatric radiography including trauma and orthopaedic examinations, mobile imaging, general radiography, cardiac and interventional procedures, digital fluoroscopy, CT scanning, MRI and Ultrasound. This is an especially exciting time to join us as the division has recently undergone a refurbishment programme with all modalities benefiting from £6.5m equipment replacement investment including new equipment in the community sites.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 9,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer excellent bank rates, with the opportunity for additional long and short term flexible opportunities available across all days and shifts within the community as well as both the acute sites at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals and CDC (community diagnostic centre).
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD / experience)
HCPC registration
Substantial clinical experience post qualification gaining general radiographic experience underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio)
Have evidence of mandatory training and appropriate skills acquired.
Exhibit effective day to day multidisciplinary team and leadership skills
Consistently demonstrate excellent communication abilities
Have the ability to motivate others
Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook
Have the skills to supervise, instruct and train student radiographers on placement and trainee assistant practitioners. Ideally you should Have a level 3 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification.
Basic knowledge of IT skills.
Physical skills required - dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margins for error, specialised keyboard skills for manipulation of images.
Good self-organisational skills, working within codes of practice and broad occupational policies using own initiative to deliver the service within the local situation.
Contact Details
For more information please contact;
Catherine Phillips (Modality Lead Radiography)
catherine.phillips9@nhs.net
0300 422 6781
Sarah Baylis (community lead)
s.baylis@nhs.net
03004223012
Jaimie Willcock (Modality Lead)
Jaimie.willcock@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD / experience)
HCPC registration
Substantial clinical experience post qualification gaining general radiographic experience underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio)
Have evidence of mandatory training and appropriate skills acquired.
Exhibit effective day to day multidisciplinary team and leadership skills
Consistently demonstrate excellent communication abilities
Have the ability to motivate others
Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook
Have the skills to supervise, instruct and train student radiographers on placement and trainee assistant practitioners. Ideally you should Have a level 3 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification.
Basic knowledge of IT skills.
Physical skills required - dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margins for error, specialised keyboard skills for manipulation of images.
Good self-organisational skills, working within codes of practice and broad occupational policies using own initiative to deliver the service within the local situation.
Contact Details
For more information please contact;
Catherine Phillips (Modality Lead Radiography)
catherine.phillips9@nhs.net
0300 422 6781
Sarah Baylis (community lead)
s.baylis@nhs.net
03004223012
Jaimie Willcock (Modality Lead)
Jaimie.willcock@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant field
- Have a level 3 teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Have attended an appropriate communication / counselling course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience post qualification
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative to a high level with responsibility and commitment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively and motivate teams
- Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook
- Exhibit excellent day to day multidisciplinary team working & leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant field
- Have a level 3 teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Have attended an appropriate communication / counselling course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience post qualification
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative to a high level with responsibility and commitment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively and motivate teams
- Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook
- Exhibit excellent day to day multidisciplinary team working & leadership skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
