The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer - Newport Cottage Care Centre

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Radiographer to support the booked GP X-ray service at Newport Cottage Care Centre in Newport, Shropshire, which is funded by the Newport League of Friends.

The Newport Cottage Care Centre boasts Philips Dura-Diagnost DXR equipment installed in 2021. This service is fully supported by the Radiology team at the Princess Royal Hospital, who provide the radiation infrastructure and support for the service, SaTH will be the employers for the successful candidate who will be able to access all resources available to the teams on the main sites.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and have current HCPC registration and have had previous experience training or working in an NHS Hospital.

Main duties of the job

POST PURPOSE SUMMARY:

To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017.
To 'Authorise under protocol 'medical exposures using the Department's IR(ME)R authorisation Protocols and own experience to ensure a safe effective X-ray service to all patients.
To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
To manage a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.
To support and assist Band 7 Radiographers and deputise for them in their absence.
To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies.
To maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality at all times.

About us

The Radiology Department has undergone a complete equipment replacement programme and is now fully digital with Philips C-90, Combi, Azurion Cath Lab and mobiles. This is in addition to Canon Aquillion CT scanners installed in 2019 and 2021.

All Radiographers with Post Graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and Assistant Practitioners and the department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has Consultant Radiographers supporting our teams into advanced practice including Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals.

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-DRC-729

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hon Diagnostic Radiography/ DCR
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive experience working in general radiography
Participation in out-of-hours duties, including emergency cover
Previous experience of working in an NHS hospital

Knowledge

Essential

IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17 and IRR 99
Supervision/ mentoring of staff
Wide range of X-ray techniques
Able to prioritise worklaod and manage/ supervise area of work
Computer literacy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hon Diagnostic Radiography/ DCR
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive experience working in general radiography
Participation in out-of-hours duties, including emergency cover
Previous experience of working in an NHS hospital

Knowledge

Essential

IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17 and IRR 99
Supervision/ mentoring of staff
Wide range of X-ray techniques
Able to prioritise worklaod and manage/ supervise area of work
Computer literacy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)