Rotational CT Radiographer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We believe that every Diagnostic Radiographer working for us plays a key role in improving patient experience and well-being by providing the best possible care using unique skills of the profession.
We're looking for passionate and committed individuals who share our values and want to invest in continuously improving patient experience.
If you're an experienced Radiographer looking for a new challenge in CT and Plain Film imaging and you feel passionate about patient care then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To perform x-ray examinations in all areas of the x-ray department to provide diagnostic images relevant to the x-ray request.
- To utilise specialist knowledge in CT.
- To provide out of hours shift/on call cover on a rota basis working unsupervised
- To maintain and promote high professional standards to provide a high quality, efficient and effective diagnostic radiography service.
- To provide supervisory expertise as required in relevant areas of the department e.g. on out of hours shifts, supervision of assistant practitioners, junior radiographers and radiographic assistants.
- Responsible for maintaining IR(ME)R compliance, interpret protocols and assess the justification of radiographic request to protocol.
We pledge to always offer a helping hand to assist you on your career journey. We provide a welcoming environment and will support your development with access to a wealth of training, supervision and personal development opportunities.
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Closing date of applications: 29 January 2024
Interview date: 12 February 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Date posted
15 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata/pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-2741
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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