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The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiographer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MRI Radiographer (Full time and part time hours available) to join this well-established, friendly and hardworking team of Radiographers working in the MRI department at TRFT.We have recently installed a second Siemens Magnetom Sola MRI Scanner with a new larger MRI suite to expand/develop the services we can offer. The MRI department also provides services to Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, Vascular, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Breast, Neurology and Stroke Services.We actively support post graduate education in MRI and make every effort to support growth here at TRFT, looking at innovative ways to develop personally and professionally.If you would like to join our team we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Dawn Webb - Cross sectional Imaging Lead on Tel 01709 427652 or dawn.webb@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented MRI Radiographer preferably with at least 2 years experience of a wide variety of examinations in MRI. This is flexible and a training post would be considered if the appropriate candidate was identified.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good communication skills, professionalism and a flexible approach to working in order to deliver excellent patient care and provide an efficient service here at TRFT. The working day consists of a varied mix of inpatients and outpatients and excellent team work is vital in order to deliver this service. The MRI service runs an extended working day which is deployed over seven days in a rolling shift pattern.We currently operate Siemens Sola 1.5T and Avanto 1.5T. TRFT serve a local population of approximately 260,000. The Accident and Emergency Department deals with approximately 75,000 patients per year and there are approximately 55,000 inpatient and 250,000 outpatient attendances each year.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Details

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-23-11-107

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
  • State Registration.
  • Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

  • Trained in I.V. Cannulation and to inject contrast media.
  • Anaphylaxis Training.
  • Post graduate education.
  • Accredited to request and report orbital radiographs.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration (e.g. HCPC).
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills.
  • To be able to work without direct supervision.
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of MRI safety.
  • Knowledge and experience in a wide range of MRI techniques.

Experience

Desirable

  • Must have relevant demonstrable experience as a Radiographer.
  • Experience within imaging modality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
  • State Registration.
  • Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

  • Trained in I.V. Cannulation and to inject contrast media.
  • Anaphylaxis Training.
  • Post graduate education.
  • Accredited to request and report orbital radiographs.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration (e.g. HCPC).
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills.
  • To be able to work without direct supervision.
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of MRI safety.
  • Knowledge and experience in a wide range of MRI techniques.

Experience

Desirable

  • Must have relevant demonstrable experience as a Radiographer.
  • Experience within imaging modality.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dawn Webb

dawn.webb@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-23-11-107

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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