Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, reliable, highly motivated radiographers to join our large friendly team, awarded The Society of Radiographers South East Region Team of the year for 2022. This is an ideal opportunity for 2024 graduate radiographers looking to develop exceptional imaging skills in a proactive supportive department.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, a Major Trauma Centre and busy teaching hospital is one of only a few places in the south of England to offer both adult and paediatric full onsite major trauma care provision. The Main Radiology Department is an ideal place to gain excellent skills in general and trauma radiography. We offer an excellent year long preceptorship process in order to support you in your development, as well as guaranteed rostered CPD day. Working in a challenging and changing environment, you will develop exceptional clinical and organisational skills. You will have lots of opportunities to progress both within the department, and in the wider imaging team - our recent secondment opportunities have included nuclear medicine, cardiothoracic imaging and children's imaging. There is also the opportunity to train in CT as a rotation, as well as in Interventional Radiology.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
As a department we offer a 14 week induction programme to ensure that all new members of staff are supported and supervised until all the required competencies are achieved. All new starters are included in a year long preceptorship programme to support you development and integration into the department. We also offer a Band 5-6 transition programme upon application and successful appointment. The aim of this preceptorship is to help band 5 radiographers develop their skills and demonstrate their ability to work as a band 6 allowing them to move to the next pay band if successful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our specialist areas include trauma and orthopaedic radiography, general, and neurology In-patient and Out-patient radiography, fluoroscopy, theatres, and Interventional Radiology. Our busy Interventional Unit carries out a wide range of vascular, non-vascular and interventional oncology procedures and is the regional cancer centre and major vascular hub.
The Trusts Managed Equipment Service contract ensures a planned and guaranteed equipment replacement programme with managed maintenance and repair; this ensures we always work with the latest up to date technology.
Across the departments you will be working in, there are:
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12 Xograph Triathlon T3 Precision DR rooms
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2 Planmeca Promax dental imaging rooms
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2 Siemens Artis Zee Multi-purpose fluoroscopy rooms
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2 Siemens Interventional Radiology Labs (Axiom Artis, Artis Zee)
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1 Siemens Artis Pheno Hybrid Theatre
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Large fleet of image intensifiers (Cios Flow, Cios Select, Cios Connect, Cios Alpha, Ziehm Vision R)
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Large fleet of DR mobiles
At UHS we have a large friendly team of radiographers with wide range of experience working across the following departments:Main X-rayThis area provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography for adult in-patients and out-patients. There are 5 DR X-ray rooms, 2 state of the art digital fluoroscopy rooms, and a fleet of DR mobiles. There is also a Xograph DR Dental Imaging room.
Emergency X-ray.This area provides adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre plus emergency and general theatre imaging. There are 3 DR x-ray rooms, DR mobiles and a fleet of up-to-date image intensifiers undertaking a wide variety of complex imaging procedures.
Interventional RadiologyOur interventional Unit carries out a wide range of complex vascular, non-vascular and oncology procedures in 2 Siemens interventional labs in additional to a Hybrid Lab. The unit is the cancer centre and major vascular hub within the region.
Royal South Hants X-rayThis satellite unit, near the city centre, provides imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals and has 4 DR x-ray rooms.
Please see the attached video showing life in the radiography department at UHS: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk//Media/UHS-website-2019/Videos/AHP-DAY-VIDEO.avi
What youll do
The successful candidate will rotate through all areas of the department as outlined above. Adopting a patient centred approach; you will be part of the team providing imaging for all patient groups. Ability to participate in the full shift roster which covers the provision of 24 hour diagnostic Radiography services 365 days per year is essential.
What were looking forWe welcome applicants who hold a BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, are Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Applications are welcomed from current 3rd year BSc Diagnostic Radiography students.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Interviews will be held on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November 2023Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our specialist areas include trauma and orthopaedic radiography, general, and neurology In-patient and Out-patient radiography, fluoroscopy, theatres, and Interventional Radiology. Our busy Interventional Unit carries out a wide range of vascular, non-vascular and interventional oncology procedures and is the regional cancer centre and major vascular hub.
The Trusts Managed Equipment Service contract ensures a planned and guaranteed equipment replacement programme with managed maintenance and repair; this ensures we always work with the latest up to date technology.
Across the departments you will be working in, there are:
-
12 Xograph Triathlon T3 Precision DR rooms
-
2 Planmeca Promax dental imaging rooms
-
2 Siemens Artis Zee Multi-purpose fluoroscopy rooms
-
2 Siemens Interventional Radiology Labs (Axiom Artis, Artis Zee)
-
1 Siemens Artis Pheno Hybrid Theatre
-
Large fleet of image intensifiers (Cios Flow, Cios Select, Cios Connect, Cios Alpha, Ziehm Vision R)
-
Large fleet of DR mobiles
At UHS we have a large friendly team of radiographers with wide range of experience working across the following departments:Main X-rayThis area provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography for adult in-patients and out-patients. There are 5 DR X-ray rooms, 2 state of the art digital fluoroscopy rooms, and a fleet of DR mobiles. There is also a Xograph DR Dental Imaging room.
Emergency X-ray.This area provides adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre plus emergency and general theatre imaging. There are 3 DR x-ray rooms, DR mobiles and a fleet of up-to-date image intensifiers undertaking a wide variety of complex imaging procedures.
Interventional RadiologyOur interventional Unit carries out a wide range of complex vascular, non-vascular and oncology procedures in 2 Siemens interventional labs in additional to a Hybrid Lab. The unit is the cancer centre and major vascular hub within the region.
Royal South Hants X-rayThis satellite unit, near the city centre, provides imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals and has 4 DR x-ray rooms.
Please see the attached video showing life in the radiography department at UHS: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk//Media/UHS-website-2019/Videos/AHP-DAY-VIDEO.avi
What youll do
The successful candidate will rotate through all areas of the department as outlined above. Adopting a patient centred approach; you will be part of the team providing imaging for all patient groups. Ability to participate in the full shift roster which covers the provision of 24 hour diagnostic Radiography services 365 days per year is essential.
What were looking forWe welcome applicants who hold a BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, are Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Applications are welcomed from current 3rd year BSc Diagnostic Radiography students.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Interviews will be held on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November 2023Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Experience of working in a department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice
- Appropriate BSc Radiography degree
- Team player who can also work independently.
- Able to work within protocols
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
- Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Application form expresses a strong, specific reason for wanting to work at UHS
- Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging
- Relevant clinical courses
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
- Experience of working in/student placements in an NHS Radiology department
Skills
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- People management
- Working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Adaptability
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Experience of working in a department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice
- Appropriate BSc Radiography degree
- Team player who can also work independently.
- Able to work within protocols
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
- Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Application form expresses a strong, specific reason for wanting to work at UHS
- Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging
- Relevant clinical courses
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
- Experience of working in/student placements in an NHS Radiology department
Skills
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- People management
- Working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Adaptability
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
