Job summary
The Imaging Department at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is experiencing an exciting period of transformation. With over £1 million investment in Imaging Services we are leading the way in response times for patient x-rays and scan meaning access to faster treatment for patients.
As a member of the team there will be the opportunity to excel in a wide range of disciplines including General Radiography, Accident and Emergency work, Theatre work, Mobiles and Fluoroscope. As well as other specialist areas such as CT, MRI, Intervention Radiography and Cardiology.
We provide Imaging services across a 7 day service at City Hospital in Birmingham, Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich and Rowley Regis Community Hospital in Rowley Regis and Winston Green Prison. You will be expected to participate in our busy Out of Hours and seven-day service.
Main duties of the job
Sandwell General Hospital and City Hospital are busy acute hospitals providing many specialist services and a broad range of emergency services, including Emergency Department, Stroke, Cardiac, Maternity and Breast Screening Services. Rowley Regis Community Hospital provides rehabilitation and a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services. We also have imaging services that operate from Neptune Health Park, where we support the ever growing demand on the GP surgery.
Aside from being one of the largest providers of acute patient services in the Midlands, the Trust also has a substantial teaching and research agenda with several academic departments including haematology, ophthalmology, cardiology and gynaecological oncology.
A multi-million pound investment has recently taken place within our General Imaging departments, which has seen us move from cassette-based CR systems to predominantly full DR and this development will continue over the coming years.
The trust in nearing completion of it brand new purpose built, state of the art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, which should open next year. The new hospital will offer maternity, children's and inpatient adult services to half a million people. The hospital will deliver consultant inpatient medicine with dedicated diagnostic capability for emergency patients.
About us
We have recently expanded our radiographer numbers resulting in a dedicated team keen to welcome and support new talent. You will be expected to participate in our busy Out of Hours and seven-day service and to work from any of our sites including City Hospital in Birmingham, Sandwell General Hospital
We understand that the early days in a new job can be daunting so we allocate all new starters with a buddy/ mentor.
On your first day you will be met by either your buddy or one of our Superintendent Radiographer and this will be an opportunity to complete any necessary paperwork. We will then expect you to complete a 8 - 12 week induction period, where we will allocate time in all general area, after those weeks if you are happy, we will sign off your competency sheets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- All round experience of plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography
- Evidence of current or anticipated Continuing Professional Development to Health Professions Council (HPC) standard
Desirable
- Able to undertake audit
- Experience of digital imaging
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc(Hons) Radiography or pending
- Current HPC Registration or pending
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have expertise within Radiography that is underpinned by theoretical study
- Must have developed a knowledge of a range of procedures including plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography
- Must be able to undertake Quality Assurance checks of equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as appropriate
- Must be able to adapt routine techniques when necessary, in line with previous experience, in order to produce diagnostic images
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
- Must have a working knowledge of electronic Patient Management and Radiology Information systems
Communication
Essential
- Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking x-ray examinations
- Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Expected to undertake x-ray examinations on patients with learning difficulties
- Must possess good verbal English Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- All round experience of plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography
- Evidence of current or anticipated Continuing Professional Development to Health Professions Council (HPC) standard
Desirable
- Able to undertake audit
- Experience of digital imaging
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc(Hons) Radiography or pending
- Current HPC Registration or pending
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have expertise within Radiography that is underpinned by theoretical study
- Must have developed a knowledge of a range of procedures including plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography
- Must be able to undertake Quality Assurance checks of equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as appropriate
- Must be able to adapt routine techniques when necessary, in line with previous experience, in order to produce diagnostic images
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
- Must have a working knowledge of electronic Patient Management and Radiology Information systems
Communication
Essential
- Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking x-ray examinations
- Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Expected to undertake x-ray examinations on patients with learning difficulties
- Must possess good verbal English Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
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).
