Job summary
Full-time (37.5hrs/week) . Other combinations will be considered.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive and quality Imaging Service to the Radiology departments at Chesterfield, Buxton and Whitworth Hospitals
Assist with supervision of Assistant Practitioners working in the x-ray department
Assist with day-to-day organisation of the department ensuring efficient work flow
Assist with the management of in-patient workload, liaising with wards and porters as appropriate
Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team both within and outside the Department
Assist with organisation of, and participate in, the department's Quality Assurance programme
Attend and participate in clinical shifts at Chesterfield when required, including evening and overnight working
Participate, if required, with the training and assessment of Student Radiographers from Sheffield Hallam University or Derby University.
Main duties of the job
SALARY RANGE: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum Band 5 positions available (full-time and part-time hours available)This post offers an exciting opportunity for self-motivated Radiographers to broaden experience in a small but friendly district general hospital with rotation to small peripheral hospitals.
We offer a supportive preceptorship programme individually designed with the aim to provide skills, knowledge and confidence to reach your potential. The department is well equipped with four general/ED rooms, two interventional rooms, a cone beam CT dental room, two CT scanners, two MRI scanners and a substantial ultrasound service based in the main department and in the ante-natal department. The x-ray department provides a 7-day, 24 hour service.Buxton imaging department has two general rooms and an ultrasound room open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Whitworth has one general room which is open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm and an Ultrasound department open 5 days a week. Both provide services to the Minor Injuries Unit, Wards, Out-patient clinics and local GPs, carrying out a range of general x-ray and ultrasound examinations. Additional imaging services are planned in the community around chesterfield in 2024.
Own vehicle and full UK driving licence is desirable as we will expect rotation and participation in the community imaging departments.
Applications are invited from final year Radiography students.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection in November 2018.Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @hrcrhft @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain good working relationships with other members of staff and Departments in the interests of patient care.
To maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Caldicott guidelines, Data Protection Act and all other relevant legislation and local policy.
To actively participate in the staff appraisal and development process.
Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.
Be familiar with all relevant hospital and departmental Operational, Personnel, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain good working relationships with other members of staff and Departments in the interests of patient care.
To maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Caldicott guidelines, Data Protection Act and all other relevant legislation and local policy.
To actively participate in the staff appraisal and development process.
Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.
Be familiar with all relevant hospital and departmental Operational, Personnel, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Radiography Or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- HCPC Registration
- NHS Experience (Student/Qualified)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- UK driving licence/access to vehicle
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Involvement in Practice Development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Broad Clinical Skills
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety Inc. IR(ME)R
- Awareness of current developments within the profession
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Radiography Or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- HCPC Registration
- NHS Experience (Student/Qualified)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- UK driving licence/access to vehicle
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Involvement in Practice Development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Broad Clinical Skills
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety Inc. IR(ME)R
- Awareness of current developments within the profession
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).
