Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Diagnostic Radiographer to join our X-ray Imaging team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, for a fixed term period.
As a world-renowned hospital, there are many opportunities to develop your career. CUH are proud to have a team of Radiographers with extended roles in MSK reporting, chest and abdominal reporting, Fluoroscopy, HSGs and lithotripsy.
After an induction period, you will work within the different areas of imaging, and have a developmental rotation where you have the opportunity to work in an area that can help develop your future career. Please note that you will not rotate through cross sectional Imaging.
CUH provide anX-ray service to satellite Hospitals in Saffron Walden and Ely. You will be based at CUH but may be required to work offsite at these locations when required.
The X-ray department provides a 24 hour emergency service and operates an out of hours shift system. Radiographers are contracted to work a variety of shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
HCPC registration and BSc in Diagnostic Radiography is essential.
Main duties of the job
To perform a range of diagnostic radiographic procedures, as required throughout the department, and maintain associated records.
To supervise, assist and train student radiographers and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as state of the art innovative X-ray equipment, CUH is the first in the NHS to revolutionise to a fully integrated Electronic Patient Record (EPR)award winning service. This accolade puts us among an elite group of leading hospitals and medical centres across the world that uses EPR systems as a tool to support clinicians in providing high quality patient care.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 24 November 2024.
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 9 December 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as state of the art innovative X-ray equipment, CUH is the first in the NHS to revolutionise to a fully integrated Electronic Patient Record (EPR)award winning service. This accolade puts us among an elite group of leading hospitals and medical centres across the world that uses EPR systems as a tool to support clinicians in providing high quality patient care.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 24 November 2024.
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 9 December 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current / Applied for (if new graduate) HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in a wide range of general plain film radiography
- Experience working in an acute hospital care setting
- Experience in trauma and theatre work
- Experience in use of DR equipment
Desirable
- Working with student Radiographers
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Accurate patient positioning
- Good radiographic technique
- Good knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of exposure factors
- Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS policies and documents
Skills
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Works methodically and uses initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to make decisions related to imaging
- Responsive to service needs
- A thorough understanding of the needs of all patients and their families
- Good IT skills in radiology and hospital IT systems and in Microsoft programmes
- Self-awareness of own limitations and learning needs
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to interpret clinical information on request forms accurately
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload in a changing work environment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current / Applied for (if new graduate) HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in a wide range of general plain film radiography
- Experience working in an acute hospital care setting
- Experience in trauma and theatre work
- Experience in use of DR equipment
Desirable
- Working with student Radiographers
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Accurate patient positioning
- Good radiographic technique
- Good knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of exposure factors
- Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS policies and documents
Skills
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Works methodically and uses initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to make decisions related to imaging
- Responsive to service needs
- A thorough understanding of the needs of all patients and their families
- Good IT skills in radiology and hospital IT systems and in Microsoft programmes
- Self-awareness of own limitations and learning needs
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to interpret clinical information on request forms accurately
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload in a changing work environment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
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).