Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SOR S.E region Team of the Year at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) . We are looking for someone who wants a career in the challenging and rewarding field of paediatric radiography as a Band 5 Paediatric Radiographer.
You will work as part of a specialist team of Paediatric Radiographers and Consultant Paediatric Radiologists providing a wide range of high quality planar, fluoroscopy and specialist paediatric imaging both in the department, on the wards and in theatre.
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 an attractive place to live and work 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. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest across the country. It is one of the few major trauma centres for children in England. It provides a full range of specialities including paediatric cardiac, neurosurgery, oncology and orthopaedics for not just our local population but children across the south of England and the Channel Islands.
Paediatric Intensive care (PICU) is a 16 bedded unit caring for children from 0-18 years old.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
You will work as part of a specialist team of Paediatric Radiographers and Consultant Paediatric Radiologists providing a wide range of high quality planar, fluoroscopy and specialist paediatric imaging both in the department, on the wards and in theatre.Undertake paediatric radiography to a high level of expertise, using initiative to adapt technique and image quality and promote radiographer excellence.Operate within boundaries of IRMER17 and IRR17.WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Someone who wishes to develop their skills as a paediatric radiographer in a fun friendly team.
Someone who is able use their experience and skills to produce high quality images. Following protocols but able to adapt their approach as required.
Someone who has excellent communication skills with children and young people of all ages as well as their parents and carers.
Additional information Interview date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
You will work as part of a specialist team of Paediatric Radiographers and Consultant Paediatric Radiologists providing a wide range of high quality planar, fluoroscopy and specialist paediatric imaging both in the department, on the wards and in theatre.Undertake paediatric radiography to a high level of expertise, using initiative to adapt technique and image quality and promote radiographer excellence.Operate within boundaries of IRMER17 and IRR17.WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Someone who wishes to develop their skills as a paediatric radiographer in a fun friendly team.
Someone who is able use their experience and skills to produce high quality images. Following protocols but able to adapt their approach as required.
Someone who has excellent communication skills with children and young people of all ages as well as their parents and carers.
Additional information Interview date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of working in/student placements in an NHS Radiology department
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of working in/student placements in an NHS Radiology department
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
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).
