Job summary
East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and caring, experienced Band 6 Radiographer to join our Radiology Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The job includes some rotation to our picturesque peripheral sites of Congleton War Memorial Hospital and Knutsford District Community Hospital.
We are a fully digital department, with 3 Digital General rooms, two GE Evolution CT scanners, two 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Aera and a hybrid Fluoroscopy unit. Exciting upcoming investment includes an upgrade to the orthopaedic x-ray room and 2 new flat-panel C-arms. Recent development of a CDC at our Congleton site means that a brand-new x-ray room is currently being built and installed ensuring we can provide a high-quality accessible service to residents in our community.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our team of Radiographers covering general and cross-sectional imaging. Experience as a HCPC Registered Radiographer and some CT experience is desired to apply for this post.
The successful applicants will be expected to participate in a full shift system including on-call. Requests for night-only roles will also be considered.
Based in the foothills of the picturesque Peak District, with excellent transport links to the major cities of Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield has something for everybody.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer DCR (Dynamic Chest Radiography) /BSc (Bachelor of Sciences)
Desirable
- Attendance at conferences
Knowledge
Essential
- 2 Years full-time post qualification experience.
- Wide range of general radiographic experience.
Desirable
- Experience of emergency on-call duties.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Effective communicator.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to co-ordinate staff and workloads.
Desirable
- Ability to maintain required level of performance under stress.
- Willingness to adapt to change.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer DCR (Dynamic Chest Radiography) /BSc (Bachelor of Sciences)
Desirable
- Attendance at conferences
Knowledge
Essential
- 2 Years full-time post qualification experience.
- Wide range of general radiographic experience.
Desirable
- Experience of emergency on-call duties.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Effective communicator.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to co-ordinate staff and workloads.
Desirable
- Ability to maintain required level of performance under stress.
- Willingness to adapt to change.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
