Job summary
Band 6 Radiographer - General Imaging
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Radiographer to work in our General Imaging team, working as part of a shift system covering a 24/7 service.
As a Band 6 Radiographer you will be expected to manage your work area, providing professional clinical advice and support for Radiographers, Students and Assistant Practitioners under your supervision.
In the General Imaging team, you will work across four different sites, on a rotation through different aspects of General Imaging such as Theatre and Mobiles, Accident and Emergency, Inpatients and Outpatients. The role is challenging but rewarding and your professional skills can make a real difference to our patients.
Main duties of the job
In the General Imaging team, you will work across four different sites, on a rotation through different aspects of General Imaging such as Theatre and Mobiles, Accident and Emergency, Inpatients and Outpatients. The role is challenging but rewarding and your professional skills can make a real difference to our patients.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About us
The Radiology Directorate has achieved QSI accreditation and is focused on providing a high quality service with a culture of continuous quality improvement and continuous professional development. We provide a 24 hours/7 days working week in order to maximise service delivery, so a flexible approach is essential together with enthusiasm and self-motivation.
The candidate must be registered with the HCPC
Hours of duty o 37.5hrs per week with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.o Working hours will be flexible and form part of a 24/7 shift system.
NOTE: Candidates must be available for a Face to Face interview.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6 Radiographer General Imaging
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Radiographer to work in our General Imaging team.
As a Band 6 Radiographer you will be expected to manage your work area, providing professional clinical advice and support for Radiographers, Students and Assistant Practitioners under your supervision.
In the General Imaging team, you will work across four different sites, on a rotation through different aspects of General Imaging such as Theatre and Mobiles, Accident and Emergency, Inpatients and Outpatients. The role is challenging but rewarding and your professional skills can make a real difference to our patients.
The Radiology Directorate has achieved QSI accreditation and is focused on providing a high quality service with a culture of continuous quality improvement and continuous professional development. We provide a 24 hours/7 days working week in order to maximise service delivery, so a flexible approach is essential together with enthusiasm and self-motivation.
The candidate must be registered with the HCPC
Hours of duty 37.5hrs per week with Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Working hours will be flexible and form part of a 24/7 shift system.
NOTE: Candidates must be available for a Face to Face interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6 Radiographer General Imaging
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Radiographer to work in our General Imaging team.
As a Band 6 Radiographer you will be expected to manage your work area, providing professional clinical advice and support for Radiographers, Students and Assistant Practitioners under your supervision.
In the General Imaging team, you will work across four different sites, on a rotation through different aspects of General Imaging such as Theatre and Mobiles, Accident and Emergency, Inpatients and Outpatients. The role is challenging but rewarding and your professional skills can make a real difference to our patients.
The Radiology Directorate has achieved QSI accreditation and is focused on providing a high quality service with a culture of continuous quality improvement and continuous professional development. We provide a 24 hours/7 days working week in order to maximise service delivery, so a flexible approach is essential together with enthusiasm and self-motivation.
The candidate must be registered with the HCPC
Hours of duty 37.5hrs per week with Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Working hours will be flexible and form part of a 24/7 shift system.
NOTE: Candidates must be available for a Face to Face interview.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oAbility to communicate fluently in English
- oBSc in Radiographic Imaging or equivalent
- oRegistered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
Experience & Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of clinical competency to include image evaluation
- oEvidence of Continuous professional development
- oKnowledge of IRMER 2017 and Ionising Radiations Regulations
- oKnowledge of Hospital Information Systems
- oKnowledge of legislation relating to the radiographic profession
- oAble to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy.
- oKeyboard and basic IT skills.
- oBasic life support
- oBe able to communicate at all levels including patients with learning difficulties
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Agfa RIS system
Personal
Essential
- oWilling to work as part of a team
- oFlexible approach to the working environment
Desirable
Research and Development
Essential
- oDesire to interact with established Focus Groups within the Directorate
Desirable
- oExperience of Audit/research
Health
Essential
- oFlexible approach to working hours
- oCapable of working under pressure
- oDexterity to manipulate sensitive equipment
- oCo-ordination to enable accurate positioning of patients and equipment
- oGood time management and the ability to set and establish priorities
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oAbility to communicate fluently in English
- oBSc in Radiographic Imaging or equivalent
- oRegistered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
Experience & Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of clinical competency to include image evaluation
- oEvidence of Continuous professional development
- oKnowledge of IRMER 2017 and Ionising Radiations Regulations
- oKnowledge of Hospital Information Systems
- oKnowledge of legislation relating to the radiographic profession
- oAble to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy.
- oKeyboard and basic IT skills.
- oBasic life support
- oBe able to communicate at all levels including patients with learning difficulties
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Agfa RIS system
Personal
Essential
- oWilling to work as part of a team
- oFlexible approach to the working environment
Desirable
Research and Development
Essential
- oDesire to interact with established Focus Groups within the Directorate
Desirable
- oExperience of Audit/research
Health
Essential
- oFlexible approach to working hours
- oCapable of working under pressure
- oDexterity to manipulate sensitive equipment
- oCo-ordination to enable accurate positioning of patients and equipment
- oGood time management and the ability to set and establish priorities
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).
