Job summary
We're offering a fantastic opportunity for an individual with NHS Imaging department experience to train as a Radiographic Assistant Practitioner and ultimately secure a Band 4 post in the Imaging Directorate at the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) on the General Modality Team.
The role will primarily be based at County Hospital, Stafford with additional opportunities to rotate through Royal Stoke and North Staffs Community hospitals which are all part of the UHNM family.
Main duties of the job
Upon successful completion of the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship, you will be qualified as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) and eligible to apply for a suitable AP post within the Trust.
In this role, under the supervision of a qualified radiographer, you would be expected to carry out protocol-limited radiographic examinations of the chest, pelvis, and appendicular skeleton, in accordance with the Trust's Expansion of Practice for Assistant Practitioners in Plain Film protocol.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As this is an apprenticeship role, you will be expected to undertake an approved programme of study through one of our partner universities. In addition to your designated university study day each week, you will also be allocated a discretionary library day to support your academic progress and help you stay on track with your studies throughout the training period.
For more details about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or contact the Hiring Manager directly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As this is an apprenticeship role, you will be expected to undertake an approved programme of study through one of our partner universities. In addition to your designated university study day each week, you will also be allocated a discretionary library day to support your academic progress and help you stay on track with your studies throughout the training period.
For more details about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or contact the Hiring Manager directly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English (or equivilent)
- Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths (or equivilent)
- Min. 3 other GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above
Desirable
- NHS trust /Imaging department in house training
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject to Healthcare or Imaging
Other
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence and access to a Vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Recent Clinical Experience in Plain Film Imaging
- Experience of working in a NHS Imaging Department
- Ability to participate in 7 day working
Desirable
- Practical Experience of general imaging
Skills
Essential
- Working well under pressure
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17
- Ability to Organise and Prioritise
Desirable
- Experience of Audit Participation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English (or equivilent)
- Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths (or equivilent)
- Min. 3 other GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above
Desirable
- NHS trust /Imaging department in house training
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject to Healthcare or Imaging
Other
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence and access to a Vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Recent Clinical Experience in Plain Film Imaging
- Experience of working in a NHS Imaging Department
- Ability to participate in 7 day working
Desirable
- Practical Experience of general imaging
Skills
Essential
- Working well under pressure
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17
- Ability to Organise and Prioritise
Desirable
- Experience of Audit Participation
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).
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).
