Job summary
UHD are looking to recruit a high quality radiographer who can offer experience in Dental X-ray.
Whilst our Trust is based across two large hospitals, the Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals, this post is based at the Royal Bournemouth site. We perform a large amount of orthopaedic, neurology and body studies, as well as specialist examinations such as cardiac, angiography, colonography and ablations.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic radiographer who has pride in their work and are committed to excellent patient care to join our team at the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on our journey to become the major emergency hospital for Dorset as we plan for the future healthcare needs of our region. These changes will involve a £147m investment in our region's health services and will see considerable development at our site over the next few years.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital 4 days per week and Poole Hospital 1 day per week
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
We will be expanding to over 1000 beds with services including A&E, Cardiology, Cancer care, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Maternity ,Urology & Vascular surgery. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital also has one of the largest and busiest Coronary Angioplasty and Cardiac Pacing Centres in the UK and is the Vascular Network Hub for all complex vascular activity accepting patients from the surrounding areas of Salisbury, Dorchester and Poole.
The post will involve rotating through all areas of dental x-ray departments, We are committed to role extension, with the department training Radiographers in Trauma Reporting, Fluoroscopy procedures, CT Colon Reporting and Ultrasound.
About us
If you think this post might suit you please apply on line using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team - please just contact us to arrange a visit.
Bournemouth is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- High standard of Radiographic skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to prioritise and organise demands for radiology services
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date knowledge of radiological procedures and protocols
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of radiation protection methods and legislation for patients and staff
- Excellent knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of infection control policies Demonstrate commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Attendance and participation in MDT meetings
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- High standard of Radiographic skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to prioritise and organise demands for radiology services
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date knowledge of radiological procedures and protocols
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of radiation protection methods and legislation for patients and staff
- Excellent knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of infection control policies Demonstrate commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Attendance and participation in MDT meetings
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).
