Job summary
Do you have post graduate NHS clinical experience in x-ray imaging, and would like the opportunity to run your own x-ray department day-to-day? Are you ready to develop? Do you think you can help us drive forward quality and care?
We invite you to join our friendly team in University Hospitals Plymouth Trust, at our peripheral imaging unit at Launceston Hospital, Cornwall. Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall, full of independent shops, cafes and examples of early architecture, including Launceston Castle.
Launceston X-Ray department is an integral part of Launceston Hospital, providing an imaging service to the wards, Minor Injuries Unit, Out Patients and GP referrals, operating 0830 - 1700 Sunday to Friday.
Applications are welcomed from diagnostic radiographers with post graduate experience within X-Ray (plain film) to include sound proven clinical knowledge of the modality. As a Senior Radiographer you would be expected to provide clinical excellence, leadership and teaching, working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. You will oversee the day to day running of the Imaging department and liaise with the GP Lead Radiographer and others within the Trust in regard to clinical governance.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Senior Radiographer - Launceston Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiographer to join our imaging team as a Senior Radiographer at Launceston Hospital. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered Radiographer with post graduate NHS experience to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic service to the highest professional standard. You'll play an important role in patient care, so you should be positive, adaptable, and work to high standards to ensure the Trust maintains its good reputation. Launceston Imaging department is one of 6 peripheral sites that come under UHPT; where you will work autonomously (within a job share) running the day-to-day imaging service.
Due to the nature of the role previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting is essential.
About us
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe employing more than 6,500 staff. As a tertiary referral centre we offer a wide range of clinical specialities to the population we serve. We provide a wide range of acute and general hospital services including oncology and radiotherapy, paediatrics, orthopaedic, neurosciences and cardiothoracics. The emergency department is designated as a major trauma centre for the Peninsula. As a result, radiographers at UHPT undertake a very comprehensive range of examinations within their given area of practice; this makes it a very interesting and rewarding place to work. UHPT Imaging supports student radiographers from the University of Exeter and University of Plymouth, and is a training site for Radiologists based at the South West Imaging Academy. The imaging department has a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging modalities including x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, interventional radiology, cardiac cath labs, fluoroscopy as well as providing imaging services at peripheral sites. This role will include keeping in touch days on the main site at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
Our Trust core values are 'Put people first', Take ownership', 'Respect others', and 'Be positive'. If you agree that these values should be integral to your work, then University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has much to offer you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake radiographic duties primarily at Launceston X-ray department, with a requirement to work at other peripheral sites under the Trusts management and Derriford Hospital as required.
- Be responsible for delivering high standards of radiographic quality and patient care, and ensuring the service is delivered in a timely manner, supporting an enhanced and continual quality initiative with a quality first approach to all aspects of work
- Be competent in all routine diagnostic techniques, using highly developed physical skills to provide images of diagnostic quality in a timely manner. Be able to accurately position patients with the minimum discomfort to enable you to achieve diagnostic images without the need for repeats
- Be responsible for evaluating and maintaining the standard of work produced in your area ensuring it is of a high quality and taking corrective action where there may be problems
- Respond to the changing needs of the department on a daily basis by providing a flexible approach to the working day, thus maintaining the existing excellent standard of service and the continuing promotion of good working relationships. The work pattern will be unpredictable due to responding to urgent calls, etc
- Prioritise your workload in conjunction with the rest of the department and hospital, taking into account the needs of the MIU and clinics to ensure efficient and effective throughput of patients
- Work closely with your job-share counterpart and staff based at Launceston Hospital to ensure a high quality service is delivered for the entire patient journey
- Responsible for running your own GP access service, setting up of CRIS diaries in consultation with the bookings team
- Interpret and follow local and Trust Policies and Procedures, following accepted protocols and professional codes of conduct to manage own and departmental workload
- Be responsible for the safe use of expensive, highly complex and specialist equipment
- Be able to assess when guidance and support is required in a particular situation
- Implement good stock management principles within the department to help reduce excess stock, staff motion and transport
- There is a constant requirement to exert moderate physical effort when moving equipment and patients with and without the use of mechanical aid
- To be responsible for the patient whilst in your care and where appropriate to inform relatives and carers when necessary of the procedure to be under taken
- To empathise and reassure patients who are worried, anxious or reluctant to undergo the procedure by providing thoughtful and well-constructed responses to their and their carers questions. Patient groups will regularly include learning disabilities and those with cancer or lifelong conditions.
Please see the attached JD for the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake radiographic duties primarily at Launceston X-ray department, with a requirement to work at other peripheral sites under the Trusts management and Derriford Hospital as required.
- Be responsible for delivering high standards of radiographic quality and patient care, and ensuring the service is delivered in a timely manner, supporting an enhanced and continual quality initiative with a quality first approach to all aspects of work
- Be competent in all routine diagnostic techniques, using highly developed physical skills to provide images of diagnostic quality in a timely manner. Be able to accurately position patients with the minimum discomfort to enable you to achieve diagnostic images without the need for repeats
- Be responsible for evaluating and maintaining the standard of work produced in your area ensuring it is of a high quality and taking corrective action where there may be problems
- Respond to the changing needs of the department on a daily basis by providing a flexible approach to the working day, thus maintaining the existing excellent standard of service and the continuing promotion of good working relationships. The work pattern will be unpredictable due to responding to urgent calls, etc
- Prioritise your workload in conjunction with the rest of the department and hospital, taking into account the needs of the MIU and clinics to ensure efficient and effective throughput of patients
- Work closely with your job-share counterpart and staff based at Launceston Hospital to ensure a high quality service is delivered for the entire patient journey
- Responsible for running your own GP access service, setting up of CRIS diaries in consultation with the bookings team
- Interpret and follow local and Trust Policies and Procedures, following accepted protocols and professional codes of conduct to manage own and departmental workload
- Be responsible for the safe use of expensive, highly complex and specialist equipment
- Be able to assess when guidance and support is required in a particular situation
- Implement good stock management principles within the department to help reduce excess stock, staff motion and transport
- There is a constant requirement to exert moderate physical effort when moving equipment and patients with and without the use of mechanical aid
- To be responsible for the patient whilst in your care and where appropriate to inform relatives and carers when necessary of the procedure to be under taken
- To empathise and reassure patients who are worried, anxious or reluctant to undergo the procedure by providing thoughtful and well-constructed responses to their and their carers questions. Patient groups will regularly include learning disabilities and those with cancer or lifelong conditions.
Please see the attached JD for the full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to accurately position patients thus ensuring good radiographic technique.
- Ability to demonstrate post graduate experience within a similar role and sound proven clinical knowledge of radiography.
- Demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and understanding of specialist equipment
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to establish rapport with patients, particularly children in order to obtain trust quickly.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within the work area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to accurately position patients thus ensuring good radiographic technique.
- Ability to demonstrate post graduate experience within a similar role and sound proven clinical knowledge of radiography.
- Demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and understanding of specialist equipment
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to establish rapport with patients, particularly children in order to obtain trust quickly.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within the work area.
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).
