Job summary
RCHT is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer keen to develop their clinical and professional skills at West Cornwall Hospital Penzance.
This is a full time post 37.5hrs per week and currently provides an 0800-23:00 service .
This site currently supports the Minor Injury Unit 7 days per week as well as outpatient clinics and GP activity.
The RCHT imaging department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers & Radiographer apprentices from Exeter & Plymouth Universities and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our radiographic workforce.
You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice.
There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.
The diagnostic Imaging department continues to maintain accreditation through the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) and has been inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding', - the highest possible rating.
Main duties of the job
Perform a wide range of clinical imaging examinations, based at West Cornwall Hospital Penzance.
To work as part of a team providing a 7 day radiographic service.
The Practitioner will comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation (IRR 17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) regulation (IR(ME)R 2017) and the Trust Radiation Safety Policy.
Justify radiology referrals (within scope of practice) using referral criteria which falls within the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines and the Clinical Imaging Protocol Manual.
To work with the Radiography Team to continually improve the Clinical Imaging Service.
To work closely with colleagues within a multidisciplinary team
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About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of College of Radiographers/BSc (Hons) Radiography (diagnostic
- State Registration with HPC
Experience
Essential
PRACTICAL AND INELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE)
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment and software programmes
- To carry out audit and contribute to clinical governance
DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE
Essential
- Pleasant, cheerful team player.
- Motivated and confident
- Accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and clinicians
- Caring and professional attitude
- Must be able to work shifts including out of hours, weekends, and bank holidays and cover sickness at short notice.
Desirable
- Innovative thinker
- Teaching/coaching qualification
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake additional/mandatory training
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Able to travel to other sites within imaging department/ own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of College of Radiographers/BSc (Hons) Radiography (diagnostic
- State Registration with HPC
Experience
Essential
PRACTICAL AND INELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE)
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment and software programmes
- To carry out audit and contribute to clinical governance
DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE
Essential
- Pleasant, cheerful team player.
- Motivated and confident
- Accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and clinicians
- Caring and professional attitude
- Must be able to work shifts including out of hours, weekends, and bank holidays and cover sickness at short notice.
Desirable
- Innovative thinker
- Teaching/coaching qualification
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake additional/mandatory training
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Able to travel to other sites within imaging department/ own transport
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).
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