Job summary
Are you looking for a change in lifestyle plus a rewarding career?We have a Band 6 radiographer vacancy at Dorset County Hospital. This is an ideal opportunity to develop your career in an excellent hospital environment. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate about patient care and service improvement. As a senior member of the team, experience in a specialist modality would be advantageous. We are accredited with the UKAS BS70000 Imaging Services Accreditation and you will be encouraged to be active in maintaining this standard.
Main duties of the job
The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Dorset County Hospital is a cohesive, friendly and forward looking department. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment for all Diagnostic Imaging staff. There is in house provision of education and training e.g. CPD evenings and opportunities in the various modalities. The ED department has undergone a major refurbishment and a new ED and ITU is planned under the new hospital project for 2027. You will be part of the team responsible for high quality imaging across the different sites in plain film and dental radiography, theatre and fluoroscopy. We have student radiographers and apprentices from Exeter University training in our department.The post will require participation in the provision of a 24/7 seven day a week imaging service.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC registration
- DCR / BSc diagnostic radiography
Desirable
- Post graduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate experience in general radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Evidence of participation in departmental audit
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Evidence of technical skills in general radiography
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation
- Ability to supervise and train radiographers and students
- Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
- Solid understanding of radiation legislation and how it impacts on our practice
- Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the general department and /or specialist area
Desirable
- Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
- Development of knowledge and skills in a specialty area
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC registration
- DCR / BSc diagnostic radiography
Desirable
- Post graduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate experience in general radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Evidence of participation in departmental audit
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Evidence of technical skills in general radiography
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation
- Ability to supervise and train radiographers and students
- Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
- Solid understanding of radiation legislation and how it impacts on our practice
- Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the general department and /or specialist area
Desirable
- Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
- Development of knowledge and skills in a specialty area
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).
