Job summary
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We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Radiographers to join our existing skilled, friendly radiographic team here at Mid and South Essex University Hospitals Group. You will be based at Southend (SS0 0RY) or Broomfield University Hospital (CM1 7ET).
The role requires rotation through different areas of the department including A&E, Theatres, Mobile and General x-ray. You will also be required to rotate through our outlying Community Hospitals from time to time.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 radiographer, you will work independently, as part of a team. In time following the completion of competences and development and consolidation of your training, you will be offered the opportunity to submit evidence enabling progression to a Band 6 role.
In this senior role you will also be expected to take a supervisory role leading a small group. Band 6 radiographers act as mentors for this process and are also required to supervise and assess undergraduate students.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is refining practices to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 17,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
'one team, working together'
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake duties as part of the rotational radiographer team working in areas including plain film, theatres, mobiles, dentals and fluoroscopy.Full participation in 24 hour, 365 day per year shift system including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Rotation through all imaging sites including Community Hospitals.Opportunity to train in CT, MR, Interventional and fluoroscopy as and when service requirements allow and in consideration with training needs of all staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake duties as part of the rotational radiographer team working in areas including plain film, theatres, mobiles, dentals and fluoroscopy.Full participation in 24 hour, 365 day per year shift system including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Rotation through all imaging sites including Community Hospitals.Opportunity to train in CT, MR, Interventional and fluoroscopy as and when service requirements allow and in consideration with training needs of all staff
Person Specification
Qualifications &Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- General radiography experience
- Able to use own initiative when working single handed and when under pressure.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- CT, MRI, Angiography or other specialist modality experience
Communication skills
Essential
- Good, confident, communication skills
- Able to liaise with staff in other departments and wards
- Competent in the use of IT
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to lead and motivate others
- Demonstrates a flexible attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications &Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- General radiography experience
- Able to use own initiative when working single handed and when under pressure.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- CT, MRI, Angiography or other specialist modality experience
Communication skills
Essential
- Good, confident, communication skills
- Able to liaise with staff in other departments and wards
- Competent in the use of IT
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to lead and motivate others
- Demonstrates a flexible attitude
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).
