Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Why choose us?

We offer all new employees a 12-month Preceptorship with a named Preceptor and a 16-week induction period where you are supernumery and supported in your new role by a mentor and a peer buddy before you work independently and start on your out of hours rotation.

We want to invest in you.

Our core commitment to supporting professional development is demonstrated in our growing number of Reporting Radiographers who support Axial & Appendicular MSK, Chest, DXA, CT Colon, CT & MRI Head reporting. We are also delighted to be delivering a rolling programme of sonographer training, now in its 6th year and are training 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners in MSK and Interventional Ultrasound. The department continues to support other post graduate education and has recently financed MSc studies for staff. We are also investing in future Radiographers, in conjunction with the University of Exeter we have recently recruited our 5th cohort of Undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship Radiographers as well as 2 Apprentices studying on the MSc Apprenticeship course.

We are proudly in our 9th year as an accredited centre under the UKAS Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation Scheme, and have demonstrated a commitment to continued quality improvement for patients and staff.

The department opens from 8am until 8pm 7 days a week, with 24hour services for A&E and ward services. We operate an on call and a shift pattern, and successful applicants will participate in this.

About you

As you build your confidence in your abilities as a Band 5 Radiographer, you will strive to deliver the highest standards of patient care whilst demonstrating our Trust values of being compassionate, inclusive, open and honest in all that you do. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable and have experience of a broad range of general x-ray examinations and adaptive technique as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities are available to the successful applicants to undertake Assistant Practitioner roles within the team prior to qualification and receipt of your HCPC registration.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. A 24-hour shift rotation with on-call from home commitments is in practice

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Suzanne McLaughlan, X-Ray Superintendent/ Lead REporting Radiographer on 01392 406268 or suzanne.mclaughlan@nhs.net

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)